Art Instructor

Position Summary

The Art Department is recruiting for a full-time, nine month tenure track Art Instructor position available August 2026. Instructional areas will include ceramics, 3-D design, art appreciation, and art history as well as teaching dual credit core classes at high school campuses. We are looking for an engaging team player comfortable with traditional, interactive television, and online/hybrid assignments. Class size is usually limited to 35 students. A successful candidate will compassionately commit to rigor and retention through campus partnerships at the departmental, divisional, and institutional levels. Committee work and other duties will be assigned by the department chair or dean. Teaching assignment may include evening classes.

The minimum earned monthly range for teaching nine months is $5,543.00 to $6,143.00. The annual salary is calculated by using the "earned" monthly x 9 months. The annual salary is paid out over twelve months to determine the paid monthly.

This position is benefits eligible.

Duties & Responsibilities

Regular faculty members help students achieve learning outcomes by teaching assigned classes in accordance with established guidelines and policies and participate in advising and committee assignments, other academic and institutional support activities, and supervisory responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• A Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in art or studio art. Will consider May 2026 graduates.
• Background in 3D and/or ceramics required.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, online course development and teaching.

Preferred

Master of Fine Arts Degree with at least 18 graduate studio hours in 3D and/or ceramics

Work Samples

Applicants must include 10-20 samples of their work as well as 10-20 samples of their student's work as part of their application. The samples may be included in a PDF or a web link.