Adjunct Pool: Drawing, Painting, Print Media, and Photography

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 3,000 - 6,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prestigious university in the US is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to teach various studio courses in Drawing, Painting, Print Media, and Photography. Instructors will engage students in traditional 2D artmaking, conducting classes two days a week for a 14-week semester. Ideal candidates should possess an MFA and are encouraged to apply regardless of background, as diversity is valued within the institution. Applications are accepted throughout the year, targeting fall and spring semesters.

Qualifications

  • MFA required for teaching studio courses in Drawing, Painting, Print Media, and Photography.

Responsibilities

  • Teach foundation and advanced-level studio courses.
  • Conduct classes that typically meet for three hours, two days a week.

Skills

MFA
Painting
Printmaking
Photography

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Job description

Description

The School of Art at Carnegie Mellon University continually seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach a variety of studio courses. This is an open call for part-time adjunct instructors in the area of Drawing, Painting, Print Media, and Photography (DP3). This area focuses on traditional 2D artmaking including drawing, painting, printmaking, and photography.

Examples of courses for which we seek instructors include foundation-, intermediate-, and advanced-level courses in drawing, painting, print media, and photography. Studio classes typically meet for three hours a day, two days a week, over a 14-week semester. Studio courses have an average enrollment of 15 students per class.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis all year long. Candidates who meet criteria for needed courses will be contacted during planning for the fall or spring semesters.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized or underrepresented in art and higher education and who will contribute to the breadth of our program.

About The School of Art

The School of Art is one of five schools within the College of Fine Arts, which also includes the Schools of Architecture, Design, Drama, and Music. Benchmarks of the School include collaborative relationships with innovative learning environments such as the Center for Arts in Society, the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry, and IDeATe; and a unique curriculum that includes contextual practice, critical theory, and technology alongside programs in electronic and time-based media, painting, drawing, and sculpture. The School of Art is ranked as number six in the US and is currently number one in Time-Based and New Media by US News and World Reports.

Carnegie Mellon University and the School of Art value equality of opportunity and mutual respect and believe that a diverse campus community is essential to enriching intellectual exchanges and enhancing cultural understanding. As such, CMU does not discriminate against any faculty, staff, or applicant for employment on the basis of disability, protected veteran status, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have an MFA.

Application Instructions

Please include both a CV and a link to view your artwork with your application. In addition, please complete the form (within this application) to provide general information about your areas of expertise and skill sets in the area of Drawing, Painting, Print Media, and Photography.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.

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