"Evergreen - Part Time Lecturer - Department of Art"

Employer

Clemson University

Location

South Carolina, United States

Salary

Salary Not specified

Date posted

Jul 28, 2025

Position Type

Faculty Positions, Arts, Design & Graphic Arts

Employment Level

Adjunct

Employment Type

Part Time

Evergreen - Part Time Lecturer - Department of Art

Clemson University: College of Architecture, Art and Construction: Art

Location: Lee 1-166

Open Date: Aug 06, 2024

Description

The Department of Art in Clemson University's College of Architecture, Art and Construction seeks highly qualified candidates to fill course instruction needs in all areas of Art & Design disciplines.

Please note: This advertisement is not for a specific role but for various temporary faculty opportunities within Clemson University's Department of Art as they become available.

This part-time opportunity for teaching one or more courses is ongoing. Members of the pool would be called upon to teach lower division or upper division undergraduate and/or graduate students according to instructional need. Courses may be offered in spring, summer and/or fall terms, and in one or more modalities (i.e. traditional in-person or online). The start date will vary according to the instructional needs of the department.

The areas of content expertise for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level may include the following:

• Digital Art & Design Media (Animation, Digital Art, Game Design, Graphic Design, Media / Motion Arts)
• Studio Art (Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture)
• Foundations (Digital Art Foundations, 2D Design, 3D Design, Drawing)
• Art History
• Art Education
• Arts Administration / Museum Studies / Arts Management
• Art Appreciation (General Education)
• Other topical courses / electives
• Position duration: Appointments are typically made during one or both semesters of the academic year (fall and spring), but they may also be made during Summer.

Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience. Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.

About the Department of Art:

• Through its leadership in art and design disciplines, the Department of Art is committed to creating an intellectually vigorous and vital learning environment of exemplary graduate and undergraduate programs, and by encouraging innovative, collaborative and global educational opportunities. We seek candidates with a notable exhibition record and professional experience with a contemporary approach to art & design practice. Clemson is a member institution of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

About Clemson University:

• Clemson University, one of the most productive public research universities in the nation, enrolls 27,341 students across the State of South Carolina and has an endowment of over $1 billion. The University operates Extension offices in every county of the state and has five Innovation Campuses and six Research and Education Center locations. Classified as an R1 - Very High Research University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education - Clemson is dedicated to teaching, research, and service. Our main campus, located in Upstate, South Carolina, sits on 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the shores of Lake Hartwell. Through the research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects led by our faculty and students, Clemson University is driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

Qualifications

• M.F.A. or Ph.D. in related Art & Design discipline. Equivalent terminal degrees, foreign degrees, or significant professional experience in a relevant field of study will be considered.
• Prior university or college teaching experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Evidence of research and/or creative work related to art and design in contemporary practice along with expertise in content aligned with degree program areas.
• Proven ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds.
• • An interdisciplinary orientation toward visual art practices, encompassing multiple areas of art practice across 2D, 3D, and 4D art & design media (studio art, applied design, motion design, performance, social practice and community research, and convergences of design / art / science / technology)
• Candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

• To submit your application materials, please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/151429
• The application should include:
• 1) Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications, areas of expertise, teaching availability and interest in the position.
• 2) Curriculum Vitae
• 3) Artist Portfolio (10-20 works as images, including links to film, video, or other time-based media as appropriate)
• 4) Teaching Portfolio (10-20 student work, images including links to film, video, or other time-based media as appropriate, and related syllabi)
• 5) Names and contact information for three references
• 6) Unofficial transcripts
• Applications will be received and reviewed on an ongoing basis. The department chair or program coordinator will contact applicants with additional questions or needs if required. All applicants will remain in the pool indefinitely unless they request to have their application removed from the pool.
• Inquiries about these opportunities should be made to Valerie Zimany, Chair & Professor, Department of Art at vzimany@clemson.edu.
• For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/151429
• Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status. jeid-118a4c799acda84f9f6adc23519f003d