Art Adjunct Instructor

Odessa College; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Odessa College in Odessa, Texas, invites applications for an Art instructor position to teach and mentor students in art history, studio art, and design. The role focuses on developing critical interpretation within cultural and historical contexts and delivering curriculum via Blackboard Ultra.

Candidate will prepare learners to analyze artworks, communicate clearly, and contribute to a vibrant college art program. This pool-based posting targets current and future openings at Odessa College.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctorate, Master’s Degree, or MFA in Art, Studio Art, Painting, or Art History.
• Alternative: Doctorate or Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in Art, Art History, or Fine Arts

Responsibilities

• Apply art terminology to works of art.
• Demonstrate knowledge of art elements and design principles.
• Differentiate processes and materials used in art production.
• Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.
• Understand the impact of arts on culture.

Skills

Art terminology

Design knowledge

Critical interpretation

Communication skills

Academic teaching

Education

Doctorate, Master’s Degree, or MFA in Art/Studio Art/Art History

18 graduate hours in Art/Art History/Fine Arts

Tools

Blackboard ULTRA

Job description

Candidates should have a grasp of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. The instructor should prepare students to critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts

Specific Position Duties

The instructor should be able to demonstrate and successfully communicate the following learning outcomes:

• Apply art terminology as it specifically relates to works of art.
• Demonstrate knowledge of art elements and principles of design.
• Differentiate between the processes and materials used in the production of various works of art.
• Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of arts on culture.

Curriculum for this class is provided by the college. Candidates must be technically proficient in Blackboard (preferably Blackboard ULTRA), and must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Applicant Pool Notice: This posting is used to build a pool of qualified candidates for current and future openings. While positions may become available throughout the year, there is no guarantee of an immediate vacancy. Applications will remain on file and will be reviewed as hiring needs arise. Due to the ongoing nature of this recruitment, applicants may not receive an immediate response.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate, Master’s Degree, or MFA in Art, Studio Art, Painting, or Art History,
OR
Doctorate or Master’s Degree and 18 graduate hours in Art, Art History, Fine Arts

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764