Open Rank Position in Painting & Drawing

About the role

Description The Department of Art, Art History and Design at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in Painting & Drawing to begin fall 2027. The Department seeks an innovative artist with a broad understanding of contemporary practice in painting and drawing. Practitioners engaged with digital, installation, video, or similar expanded frameworks of painting and drawing methodology are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should be knowledgeable in contemporary technical and critical aspects of the mediums and highly committed to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to painting and drawing in a multidisciplinary curriculum. Qualified applicants must have an active exhibition record that demonstrates a trajectory of increasing recognition required of a research university. The appointed faculty member will be expected to contribute to curriculum development, teach courses, engage in academic and professional service, participate in departmental critiques and MFA theses, and work collaboratively across all three divisions of the department. The terminal degree (MFA) in studio art is required for this position. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of teaching and professional experience beyond graduate school. The Department of Art, Art History and Design has 22 full-time faculty members and is located within the College of Arts and Letters. The studio art program is one part of an exciting, trans-disciplinary creative studies department including studio artists, art historians, and visual communication and industrial designers. The new Raclin-Murphy Art Museum and the Charles B. Hayes Sculpture Park are located on campus. The department is committed to a collaborative teaching and learning environment within the context of a liberal arts education. Application Instructions To Apply: Please include the following as one or more PDF files: 1) a letter of interest outlining how your credentials and experience meet the qualifications and responsibilities of the position, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) relevant syllabi, 4) a visual portfolio including evidence of professional practice/ links to professional websites are also welcome, 5) three references with contact information only. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Dual Career Assistance To support relocating families, Notre Dame’s Dual Career Assistance Program helps spouses and partners pursue local career opportunities. Background Check  This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at.