Open Rank, Fine Arts Program

The American University of Rome invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the program of Fine Arts, rank according to experience, beginning Fall 2025. 

AUR’s well-established program currently offers a BA in Fine Arts, along with minors. The person appointed will have the opportunity to contribute to the further growth and direction of the program by working closely with the program director in updating the curriculum in teaching and mentoring students, and in raising the program’s academic profile through an active program of scholarship and research or creative output.

Requirements:

• MFA or other terminal degree in one of the arts (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Digital Media, Mixed Media, Installations), or an associated discipline 
• Record of creative output and exhibitions
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level in an American university context
• Ability to teach at all levels, from introductory courses to upper division, specialized courses
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students
• Familiarity with course instructional technologies and online course management systems such as Canvas
• Excellent oral and written English

Responsibilities:

• Carry a nominal course load of six courses (18 credits) per year
• Engage in service to the department and the university, for example, by contributing to program development and serving on committees
• Advise and mentor students
• Collaborate with faculty and students on initiatives that enhance the academic and cultural environment of the university
• Sustain an active creative agenda that leads to exhibitions or publications

Desirable characteristics:

• Creative output in a variety of mediums and forms, both contemporary and traditional
• Experience with two- and three-dimensional art forms
• Strategic contacts the Italian/European art world for shows, exposing faculty & student work
• Experience with growing and developing an arts & design program
• Experience with fundraising

The successful candidate will:

• Attract resources (e.g., visiting professors, partnerships with companies, fundraising)
• Engage in networking activity in Rome, Italy, and Europe
• Organize and promote the program and its activities in coordination with the program director (e.g., seminars, conferences, and end-of-semester exhibitions, and occasional shows)

About AUR

The American University of Rome (AUR) is located in Rome, Italy, and since 1969 has provided an American liberal arts education to students from all over the world seeking a unique and extraordinary educational experience. It is the oldest American degree-granting institution in Rome, and currently offers 10 bachelor's degrees and 3 master’s degrees. All programs are taught in English.

AUR is a small, regionally accredited, internationally recognized liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs of the highest quality to students from all over the world. It is a first-choice university for degree students seeking an international learning experience through well-established programs and as a destination for study-abroad students. AUR prepares students to live and work across cultures as skilled and knowledgeable citizens of an interconnected and rapidly changing world. More information at aur.edu.

Application & Procedure

Applications should be sent to applications@aur.edu. Include, in PDF format, a letter of application responding to the responsibilities and desired characteristics listed above and detailing relevant teaching and scholarly/creative experience; an up-to-date CV; a portfolio of their work; a portfolio of student work describing the context (class, project goals or outcomes); and the names of three references to be contacted should the candidate proceed to the interview stage. Include “HR 12-2024 Professor Fine Arts” and the candidate's full name in the subject field.

First-round candidates will be interviewed remotely. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in Rome.

Employment details

LEVEL: Open Rank
START DATE: August 2025
APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS: 1 November 2024
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 1 December 2024
SALARY: Competitive with local market
NOTE: Employment conditional on having or obtaining Italian working papers