Position Available: Brock Family Visiting Artist in Studio Arts Instruction
Duke University's Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the Brock Family Visiting Studio Arts Instructor position. This non-renewable role is open for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 academic year, with the application deadline set for May 31, 2025, at 11:59PM.
The ideal candidate should possess college-level studio arts teaching experience and a significant exhibition and/or publication record to be competitive. Candidates must hold a terminal degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Studio Arts.
The position is based in Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the official Duke University Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies website or their job listings/news section, or by looking up the listing at AcademicJobsOnline.org with the provided position ID or title.
Typically, visiting studio arts instructor positions at universities require a strong portfolio of artistic work demonstrating expertise in studio arts, a CV or resume outlining academic and professional experience, a cover letter explaining interest and qualifications for the visiting instructor role, and possibly letters of recommendation or references. In this case, a cover letter, resume, teaching philosophy, 15 digital images of personal work, and the names and contact information for three references are required for application.
Candidates should note that no actual letters from references are required, just their names and email addresses. The subject areas for the position are Fine Arts, specifically Drawing and Painting, with the Instructor expected to teach four courses, one in drawing and three in painting.
For the most precise and up-to-date details, candidates are advised to consult the official job announcement on Duke’s site or AcademicJobsOnline.org for exact details. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employment without regard to age, colour, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
The Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies at Duke also aims to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Applications should be submitted online at the provided website, and the application address is 114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Duke University Box 90766, Durham, NC 27708.
For further information, candidates can contact Pedro Lasch at [email protected] or 919-684-2224. The Instructor will have an exhibition scheduled for her/his work during the Spring semester. The posting date for this position is May 14, 2025, and it will be listed until June 14, 2025.
- The open position at Duke University's Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies, the Brock Family Visiting Studio Arts Instructor, is related to education-and-self-development and learning, specifically art, as the instructor will be teaching courses in Drawing and Painting.
- To apply for the position, candidates must have college-level studio arts teaching experience, a terminal degree in a field related to Studio Arts, and prepare a cover letter, resume, teaching philosophy, 15 digital images of personal work, and the names and contact information for three references.
- The curriculum for the non-renewable role for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 academic year includes four courses, one in drawing and three in painting, and the successful candidate will also have an exhibition of their work scheduled for the Spring semester.
