Adjunct Instructor, Art History

Winthrop University; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Winthrop University invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor of Art History to teach ARTH 175: Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Art. The position is in-person at Winthrop in Rock Hill, South Carolina, with responsibilities including course development, syllabus creation, and student evaluation.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in Art History and have experience teaching undergraduates, with proficiency in instructional technologies such as Canvas or Blackboard.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art history is required.
• Minimum of 18 graduate credits in art history is required.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Offer evidence of effective Student Intellectual Development activities.
• Demonstrate commitment to academic responsibility and assessment data.
• Attend College orientation sessions.
• Develop and distribute a written course syllabus per policy.
• Present course content as announced and approved by faculty.
• Meet all classes or arrange alternatives when absent.
• Schedule and maintain office hours (in-person or virtual).
• Award academic credit based on evaluations.
• Observe department, College, and University policies.
• File annual progress reports responsive to feedback and rank expectations.

Education

Master’s degree in Art History

18 graduate credits in Art History

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

Position Information

Winthrop Position Title Adjunct Instructor, Art History

Job Description

The Department of Fine Arts at Winthrop University is seeking applications for a part-time adjunct position with the expertise needed to serve as an Instructor of Art History. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated and experienced individual who can teach introductory courses in art history, specifically ARTH 175: Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Art (in person; for majors and non-majors).

Position Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty, part-time appointments, are expected to adhere to all policies and procedures expected of university employees. Adjunct faculty will:

• Offer evidence of effective Student Intellectual Development activities
• Demonstrate a commitment to meeting the academic responsibility requirements for all faculty (e.g., adherence to academic policies, participating in the collection of assessment data necessary for course and program evaluation).
• Attend any College orientation sessions.
• Develop and distribute a written course syllabus as outlined by university policy and College policy at the first course meeting.
• Present course content as announced to students and as approved by the faculty.
• Meet all assigned classes or make appropriate alternative arrangements for the class when an absence is unavoidable.
• Schedule and maintain regular office hours (in-person or virtual) and be available to students.
• Award academic credit based on the professional evaluation of academic performance.
• Observe the policies and procedures of the department, College, and the University.
• Administer student evaluations and any additional assessment instruments required by the University.
• File an annual report that provides evidence of progress and involvement that is responsive to feedback and meets expectations of rank.

Questions about the position may be directed to Prof. Mark Hamilton, Chair of the Department of Fine Arts ([e-mail]).

Founded in 1886, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers its 5,200-plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. In its colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business and Technology; Education, Sport, and Human Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop embraces only those programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level. Winthrop University is achieving national stature as a competitive and distinctive co-educational, public, residential, comprehensive, values-oriented institution. The values of service, excellence, community, and leadership provide the foundation for Winthrop's continuing development and shape Winthrop's continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Report's ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South. Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and recognized as a key component of the region’s economic resurgence. Approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop has direct access to and is engaged in a broad and expansive regional business community. Winthrop's beautiful campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop's 18 Division I men's and women's sports.

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Position Availability

Position Availability 01/01/2027

Required Qualifications

Successful candidates must have a master’s degree and a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in art history.

Preferred Qualifications

MA or PhD in art history.

Previous experience teaching undergraduate students and proficiency with instructional technology and Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard) are preferred.

Employment Conditions

Position is part-time, adjunct, non-tenure track