Adjunct Faculty Pool - History of Art, European/American Art Survey Courses

BoF Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution invites applications for part-time adjunct teaching positions in the History of Art Department. Successful candidates will engage students in European art history, covering topics from ancient civilizations to modern art. This role offers a chance to inspire future artists and scholars while contributing to a renowned academic community. Ideal for those with a passion for art history and a commitment to student success, this position allows for flexible teaching arrangements. Join a vibrant educational environment where your expertise can make a significant impact in shaping the minds of aspiring artists.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Master's degree and additional graduate credits.
• PhD in a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course material and assess student performance.
• Provide guidance and submit grades on time.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Scholarly Achievement

Assessment Skills

Education

Master's Degree

PhD or Terminal Degree

Job description

Job Description:

The History of Art Department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. Successful candidates will teach one or more of the following European art history survey courses:

1. HA 111 - History of Art and Civilization in the Mediterranean and Beyond: Ancient Prehistory Through the Middle Ages
2. HA 112 - History of European Art and Civilization: Renaissance to the Modern Era
3. HA 218 - Art and Myth in the Classical World
4. HA 231 - Modern Art in Europe and North America
5. HA 411 - Western Theories of Art

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 in the online catalog.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have an earned Master's degree, as well as thirty (30) additional and appropriate graduate credits and/or evidence of scholarly achievement, professional activities, and teaching experience. The requirement for the Master's Degree may be waived if the candidate is in a doctoral program in which the Master's Degree is not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or other terminal degree in a related field is preferred.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time adjunct teaching position beginning in Spring 2025. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. 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. $84.60 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 82-83).

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 FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcript*
• A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses

*Official transcripts are required within the first 30 days of hire. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.

Returning Applicants - Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application materials.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually.

About Fashion Institute of Technology:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned college of art and design, business and technology, of the State University of New York, invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position in the History of Art Department, within the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences.