Associate/Full Professor & Department Head – Art

About the role

East Texas A&M University is seeking an Associate or Full Professor to serve as Head of the Department of Art. This senior, tenured, nine‑month faculty appointment provides strategic leadership for a department spanning Visual Communication in Dallas, Studio Art in Commerce, and Art Education.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of departmental programs, enrollment trends, and resource utilization.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan that aligns curricula, faculty initiatives, and regional partnerships across the Commerce and Dallas locations.
• Oversee day‑to‑day administrative functions, budgeting, and faculty recruitment while maintaining tenure‑track standards.
• Promote faculty and student success through mentorship, curriculum innovation, and support services.
• Represent the department externally to build community collaborations and enhance the university’s regional impact.

Required profile

• Established record of scholarship and teaching in visual arts, studio art, or art education.
• Demonstrated senior academic leadership and experience managing multi‑campus programs.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in arts education.
• Ability to secure external partnerships and funding.

Required skills

What we offer

• Tenured nine‑month faculty appointment with competitive, commensurate salary.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and support staff.
• Opportunities for regional collaboration and professional growth.