Job description

Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University seeks applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Design to teach Illustration & Digital Painting starting in the Fall of 2025.

Responsibilities

• Major responsibilities include teaching, development of curriculum, undergraduate advising, and university service.
• The position also requires mentorship of students and continued improvement of a growing Design major.
• The teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester, an average of 24 credits per year.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have industry experience, a proven teaching record, and evidence of effective teaching in small classes.
• An M.F.A. in Illustration, Design, or a related field is required.
• Candidates should have a strong portfolio showcasing proficiency in digital painting and illustration.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to apply

Applications must include a resume/CV, three professional references, a portfolio, and a letter of interest addressing the desired qualifications, the university’s mission, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Application materials should be sent as a single pdf to [email protected]. Letters of recommendation can arrive under separate cover. Southern Virginia University is an equal-opportunity employer. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

About Southern Virginia University
Southern Virginia University is a private, faith-based institution of higher education aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a university, we gather faithful Latter-day Saints and those who share our values, lift intellectually, socially, and spiritually, and launch into successful lives and careers. Applicants are invited to learn more about the university at svu.edu/mission.