Assistant Professor of Art (Painting/Drawing) - Tenure Track

About the role

The Department of Art and Art History at California State University, Bakersfield is seeking an Assistant Professor of Art (Painting/Drawing) to teach all levels of undergraduate painting and drawing, with an emphasis on their contemporary and theoretical contexts. The position is full-time, tenure-track, on-site in the Department of Art within the College of Arts and Humanities, and available for the Fall 2027 start of the 2027-2028 academic year.

Key responsibilities

• Teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in Painting, Drawing and 2-D foundations.
• Teach senior-level capstone courses, including Professional Practices and Senior Projects and Exhibition.
• Teach three studio courses per semester, in addition to service to the department and university.

Required profile

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.
• MFA in painting, drawing or another relevant area.
• At least two years of university teaching experience beyond a graduate assistantship.
• A statement about fostering an inclusive classroom, or a statement on contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion through teaching, scholarship and service.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check; offers are conditional.
• US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States; the university cannot sponsor new H-1B visas.

What we offer

• Anticipated annual salary range of $74,652 to $80,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Competitive faculty employee benefits.

Applications close with priority consideration by January 25, 2026. Applicants submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts of their highest degree and three current professional references, plus the diversity/inclusion statement, through the CSU Bakersfield careers site.