Assistant Professor of Arts Entrepreneurship

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Department Summary

The Department of Art Education and Interdisciplinary Art & Design Studies is housed in the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas. The department offers B.F.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in Art Education, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Museum Education. Within the department, the Interdisciplinary Art & Design Studies (IADS) program offers B.A. degrees with three concentration pathways: Arts Management, Design Management, and Open Track. IADS provides students with the flexibility to pursue interdisciplinarity as a field of academic inquiry and to develop individualized pathways aligned with their creative, academic, and professional goals. Through advising, mentorship, internships, and professional guidance, students connect their interests in art and design with complementary areas of study and develop skills for diverse careers across the creative and cultural industries. The program emphasizes creative entrepreneurship, cultural awareness, digital communication, innovation, and social responsibility, preparing students to become creative professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders, and educators. Our IADS faculty are engaged artists, scholars, designers, and educators recognized nationally and internationally for their intellectual and creative contributions. The program's interdisciplinary structure provides a dynamic environment for collaboration across art, design, business, management, and other fields.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Art Education and Interdisciplinary Art & Design Studies in the College of Visual Arts and Design and the Department of Management in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Arts Entrepreneurship. This is a joint appointment between the two departments, with the Department of Art Education and Interdisciplinary Art & Design Studies serving as the administrative home.

We seek an excellent candidate with a strong background in arts entrepreneurship, arts leadership, social entrepreneurship, arts and cultural institutions, business development, or a related field.

Candidates may demonstrate expertise through research, teaching, and/or professional practice. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and research at the intersection of art, design, entrepreneurship, and management, and who are committed to working with students whose interests span a broad range of art, design, and creative professions.

This is a full-time, tenure-track position in which current teaching responsibilities constitute four (4) courses per academic year. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service, and to contribute actively to the interdisciplinary mission of the Department of Art Education and Interdisciplinary Art & Design Studies and the Department of Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• A terminal degree (e.g., MFA or PhD) in a field relevant to arts entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship, management, arts, design, creative industries, or a closely related discipline.
• A developing record of scholarly research or extensive professional experience in entrepreneurship, with demonstrated relevance to arts, design, creative industries, or other creative enterprises.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive professional or academic experience in arts entrepreneurship, arts leadership, social entrepreneurship, arts and cultural institutions, business development, or a related field.
• Experience in arts administration, arts/design management, and/or community engagement.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach art and business, arts entrepreneurship and/or arts/design management.
• Evidence of successful collaboration across academic disciplines.
• Potential for external funding related to arts entrepreneurship.
• Experience in teaching and developing both face-to-face and online and/or hybrid undergraduate or graduate courses.
• Demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary teaching and research across arts/design and business/management.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday - 8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

• A cover letter describing the candidate’s qualifications, scholarly and/or professional background in arts entrepreneurship, creative industries, management, or a related field; teaching experience; and interest in contributing to the interdisciplinary mission of IADS and the Department of Management.
• Curriculum vita (CV) including education, professional experience, publications and scholarly/creative activities, grants, courses taught, and service. Syllabi and additional teaching materials may be requested.
• Research and/or professional practice statement describing the candidate’s research agenda and/or professional practice, particularly as it relates to arts entrepreneurship, creative entrepreneurship, innovation, creative industries, or related areas.
• Teaching statement describing the candidate’s teaching philosophy and experience in entrepreneurship, management, arts, design, creative industries, or related areas, including experience with face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid instruction.
• A digital professional/creative portfolio demonstrating relevant entrepreneurial, creative, professional, teaching, or industry experience. The portfolio may include ventures, creative enterprises, industry projects, exhibitions, products, services, examples of student work, or other relevant accomplishments.
• Contact information for three references, who will be contacted only for finalists.
  
  Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 4, 2027, and will continue until the position is filled.
  
  Contact Info:
  Dr. Christina Donaldson, Assistant Professor
  Search Committee Chair
  College of Visual Arts & Design
  University of North Texas
  Email: Christina.Donaldson@unt.edu

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