Adjunct Professorof Art & Art History (Studio Art)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Art & Art History at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is recruiting a pool of qualified individuals for possible part-time adjunct teaching appointments. For the current academic year, the Department of Studio Art anticipates instructional needs in foundational drawing and painting courses.

Adjunct faculty may be responsible forTeaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, preparing syllabi, delivering instruction, holding office hours, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Studio Art (2D Drawing or Painting) or equivalent experience.
• Part-time adjunct role, in-person presence required and not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses as needed.
• Prepare syllabi and course materials.
• Deliver instruction and assess student learning.
• Hold office hours.
• Fulfill other instructional duties as required by the department.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Master’s degree in Studio Art

Job description

Job Requisition

JR101647 Adjunct Professorof Art & Art History (Studio Art) (Open)

Job Posting Title

Adjunct Professorof Art & Art History (Studio Art)

Department

CC00084 WM001 | PROV | Art and Art History

Job Family

Faculty - Adjunct

Worker Sub-Type

Adjunct (non-benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location

Andrews Hall

Primary Job Posting Location

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary

The Department of Art & Art History at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is recruiting a pool of qualified individuals for possible part-time adjunct teaching appointments. For the current academic year, the Department of Studio Art anticipates instructional needs in foundational drawing and painting courses.

Within the College of Arts & Sciences, adjunct faculty may be responsible for:

• Teaching assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses depending on unit need
• Preparing syllabi and course materials
• Delivering instruction and assessing student learning
• Holding office hours
• Fulfilling other instructional duties consistent with departmental needs

This pool will remain open to address additional teaching needs that may arise throughout the year.

Required Qualifications

• AMaster’sdegreeinStudio Art (2D Drawing or Painting)or a closely related field, or equivalent experience and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previousacademic teaching experience is desirable.

Conditions of Employment

• This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
• This is a part-time positionrestricted to the termtowhich it is assigned andhired, andis not eligible for benefits.
• The position may requireadditionalhours beyond the typical work week, including occasional evenings, weekends, or overnight work as needed to meet operational requirements.
• As part-time exempt employees, adjunctsare subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program. Total hours worked may not exceed an average of 29 hours per week over a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.
• Within Arts & Sciences, adjunct instructional workload limits apply. Total adjunct work hours for part-time employment from May 1 through April 30 may not exceed1,500 hours,generallyequatingto up to 14 credit hours for fall/spring and up to 6 for summer, not to exceed 18 credit hours for the year.
• Adjuncts within the College of Arts & Sciences at William & Mary mustmaintainan in-person presence for the duration of their appointment.Remote teaching opportunities are rare and subject to approval.

Appointment Details

Appointments are limited to a specified term and may include the following instructional sessions:

• Summer Session 1: May 26 – June 26*
• Summer Session 2: June 29 – July 31* (expected contract effective date: June 25)
• Summer Session 3: May 26 – July 31*
• Fall: August 10 – January 9
• Spring: January 10 – May 24

*Summer SessionTermsare subject to vary each year

Additional Job Description

Job Profile

JP0738 - Adjunct Professor NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99

Qualifications

Compensation Grade

S99

Recruiting Start Date

2026-05-05

Review Date