Adjunct, Art Historian

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Adjunct, Art Historian

Job Category: Adjunct
Requisition Number: ADJUN001152
Posted: July 14, 2025
Part Time
On-site

Monmouth University Main Campus
West Long Branch, NJ

The Department of Art and Design at Monmouth University is seeking applications for an Adjunct Professor who uses critical pedagogical approaches to teach the Surveys of Western Art. Currently, we offer a 2-part Western Survey: Prehistoric to Gothic during the Fall, and Renaissance to Contemporary during the Spring.

Preference given to faculty who can also teach the intro-level Art Appreciation and/or some of our 300-level, writing-intensive offerings in Art History, as needed. These include, but are not limited to: African American Art; History of Graphic Design; and Gender, Art, and Society.

Part-time Adjunct Faculty members typically teach 3-6 credits per semester, with class schedules determined based on departmental needs and candidate availability. Courses are taught in person at the West Long Branch campus.

This is an in-person, on-campus; non-remote position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 3-6 credits during the semester.
• Develop and deliver course lectures, discussions and assignments in accordance with the curriculum and learning objectives.
• Provide time during the week to meet with students outside of class.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to student engagement and academic success.
• Develop and administer projects and exams to evaluate student learning outcomes and provide grades in a timely manner.
• Provide timely feedback and guidance to students to support their learning and development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Art or a related field
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Additional Application Material Required: Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Contact Information for Three Professional References, Two Letters of Recommendation

Special Instructions to Applicants: We encourage candidates to include information in the cover letter that addresses their approach to teaching and their plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in their position at Monmouth University.