Adjunct Faculty Pool - Fine Arts, Painting and Drawing

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 123,956; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee benefit programs

Inclusive workplace environment

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in New York is seeking adjunct instructors for its Fine Arts department. The role involves teaching painting and drawing courses, fostering creativity, and guiding students in their projects. Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and have significant industry experience. The position offers $89.98 per hour and aims to create a supportive learning environment. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to inspire students in their artistic journeys.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent.
• At least one year of teaching experience at college level preferred.
• Master of Fine Arts degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and input to students in their projects.
• Encourage creativity in a supportive environment.
• Submit grades and maintain organized records.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities like office hours.

Skills

Expertise in painting and drawing concepts

Strong communication skills

Ability to teach visual concepts

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree

Job description

Overview

The Fine Arts department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions teaching courses in the area of Painting and Drawing. Successful candidates will possess the ability to share extensive knowledge of art history and contemporary practices, approaches, and movements in art. Specialization in a cross-cultural approach to curriculum development is encouraged. Strong candidates will foster an inclusive classroom learning environment with nondiscriminatory teaching methods towards learning difference, race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexuality, physical ability, socioeconomic, or immigration status.

Location: New York, NY Category: Adjunct Posted On: Thu Jan 15 2026

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Provide guidance, input and assistance to students in their painting and drawing projects.
• Encourage creativity and critical thinking while fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Submit grades for assignments, projects and coursework promptly and accurately.
• Maintain attendance, and organized records of student performance and progress throughout the course.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities, including office hours and participation in department meetings and committees as required.
• Ensure a safe community learning environment including the proper use of artists' materials and equipment within the classroom/studio.

Course Context

Adjunct instructors deliver relevant course material, assess student performance, provide guidance and assistance to students both in and out of the classroom, and submit grades on time. Course descriptions are available online for AAS and BFA courses. We also offer non-major Fine Art courses listed in the online catalog.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
• Relevant 6 years of industry experience and/or its equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of teaching experience at the college level.
• Master of Fine Arts degree or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive expertise in painting and drawing concepts, processes, and materials.
• Strong understanding of structural form beyond image making.
• Ability to teach visual concepts and ensure safe use of tools and the studio.
• Ability to communicate historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts and contemporary painting/drawing practices through lectures and visual presentations.
• Ability to write a syllabus, teach learning outcomes, deliver course materials with lectures and demonstrations, guide students, assess performance, and submit grades in a timely manner.
• Effective communication with classroom technicians.

Additional Information

This is a part-time adjunct teaching position beginning in Spring 2026. The department will keep this posting open to create a pool of candidates for potential future adjunct assignments. The department will contact applicants whose qualifications fit our programmatic needs.

Compensation

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) governs the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment.

$89.98 per hour, based on minimum qualifications. The final rate, step and appointment rank are determined by a candidate's ability to demonstrate that they meet the respective school's additional criteria for hiring "above the first step," in accordance with the CBA Adjunct Salary Schedules (pp. 88-89).

Benefits

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives and to help them prepare for their futures. For a full list of benefits, visit FIT Benefits.

Pay Equity

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity is permitted to ask or mandate in any form that an applicant provide current or prior compensation history until a conditional offer of employment is extended. If such information has been requested, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is committed to creating an environment that attracts and retains people from a range of backgrounds. FIT prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by law. FIT provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from veterans and persons with disabilities. Inquiries may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212-217-3360.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The working conditions will be a combination of classroom, lab, and/or office space. Roles may require handling machinery and chemicals. Physical requirements include occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional bending, frequent walking, and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.