Assistant Professor of Fine Arts
Talladega, AL
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Position Overview: Talladega College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Fine
Arts. The successful candidate will provide in-person instruction via a 5/5 teaching load and support
undergraduates in the Department of Fine Arts, School of Humanities and Fine Arts. This is a nine-month
position that is slated to begin during the Spring 2026 semester.
Department: Fine Arts
Position Type: Full-time
Reports to: Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts
Key Responsibilities: Teach and advise associate and undergraduate level courses in fine arts
and serve on College committees
Preferred Qualifications:
• Terminal degree in fine arts from an accredited institution
• A record of professional performance and/or scholarly achievement
• At least eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in ceramics, sculpture, or traditional media
3D art
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in fine arts from an accredited institution
• Evidence of successful teaching experience at the collegiate or secondary level
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Teach fine arts and studio courses in primarily traditional and blended formats
• Academically advise students, including transfer credits
• Recruit and retain students
• Recommend a schedule of classes to be offered in the department each semester
• Administer college policies and procedures
• Develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
• Serve on committees
• Review and revise department catalog information
• Project a professional, positive, and upbeat disposition
• Meet established deadlines
• Utilize and remain current with the College’s and instructional technologies
• Participate in departmental and institutional service, including curriculum development,
program assessment, and faculty committees
• Engage in ongoing professional development, creative activity, research, and/or
performance that contributes to the field and enhances teaching
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues across the School of Humanities and Fine Arts to
advance interdisciplinary learning and community engagement
• Represent Talladega College in state, regional, and national art organizations,
performances, and events
Other Requirements:
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively
with students, faculty, and administrators
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in both art education and the broader
academic community
• A passion for mentoring and preparing future artists/educators to engage with students of
diverse backgrounds and abilities
Rank and Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
• A completed application
• A cover letter outlining qualifications, teaching philosophy, research interests, and vision
for the Department of Fine Arts
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned (Official transcripts will be requested upon
hire)
• A statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda
• Contact information for at least three professional references
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations, sample syllabi, video
recordings)
Reviews of candidates will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should forward application
materials to:
Human Resource Office, Talladega College
627 W. Battle Street, Talladega, AL 35160
or
[email protected]
Talladega College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from
individuals from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to women, racial and ethnic
minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
Arts. The successful candidate will provide in-person instruction via a 5/5 teaching load and support
undergraduates in the Department of Fine Arts, School of Humanities and Fine Arts. This is a nine-month
position that is slated to begin during the Spring 2026 semester.
Department: Fine Arts
Position Type: Full-time
Reports to: Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts
Key Responsibilities: Teach and advise associate and undergraduate level courses in fine arts
and serve on College committees
Preferred Qualifications:
• Terminal degree in fine arts from an accredited institution
• A record of professional performance and/or scholarly achievement
• At least eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in ceramics, sculpture, or traditional media
3D art
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in fine arts from an accredited institution
• Evidence of successful teaching experience at the collegiate or secondary level
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Teach fine arts and studio courses in primarily traditional and blended formats
• Academically advise students, including transfer credits
• Recruit and retain students
• Recommend a schedule of classes to be offered in the department each semester
• Administer college policies and procedures
• Develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
• Serve on committees
• Review and revise department catalog information
• Project a professional, positive, and upbeat disposition
• Meet established deadlines
• Utilize and remain current with the College’s and instructional technologies
• Participate in departmental and institutional service, including curriculum development,
program assessment, and faculty committees
• Engage in ongoing professional development, creative activity, research, and/or
performance that contributes to the field and enhances teaching
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues across the School of Humanities and Fine Arts to
advance interdisciplinary learning and community engagement
• Represent Talladega College in state, regional, and national art organizations,
performances, and events
Other Requirements:
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively
with students, faculty, and administrators
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in both art education and the broader
academic community
• A passion for mentoring and preparing future artists/educators to engage with students of
diverse backgrounds and abilities
Rank and Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
• A completed application
• A cover letter outlining qualifications, teaching philosophy, research interests, and vision
for the Department of Fine Arts
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned (Official transcripts will be requested upon
hire)
• A statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda
• Contact information for at least three professional references
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations, sample syllabi, video
recordings)
Reviews of candidates will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should forward application
materials to:
Human Resource Office, Talladega College
627 W. Battle Street, Talladega, AL 35160
or
[email protected]
Talladega College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from
individuals from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to women, racial and ethnic
minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
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