Art and Design Lecturer – Painting and Drawing (PT)

Asbury; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Asbury University seeks a part-time Art and Design Lecturer to teach painting, drawing, and foundations of 2D design with emphasis on painting. The selected candidate will join the Art + Design department within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences in Wilmore, KY.

The ideal applicant has MFA and exhibition experience, with 2+ years of teaching. Responsibilities include teaching, department critiques, and ongoing creative work, plus engagement with students outside class as needed.

Qualifications

• Exhibition record and MFA required.
• At least 2 years teaching experience preferred.
• Prepared to be the primary continuing professor in painting, drawing, and color theory with experience in oil and water-based painting, drawing media, digital imaging, and mixed media.

Responsibilities

• Teach painting, drawing, and foundations of 2D design and color theory with emphasis on painting.
• Participate in department critiques (4–6 per year) across media.
• Engage in creative work/research and collaborate with colleagues.
• Meet with students outside of class as needed.

Skills

Painting

Drawing

Color theory

Teaching

Education

MFA required

Tools

Digital imaging

Mixed media

Job description

Art and Design Lecturer – Painting and Drawing (PT)

POSITION

Part-time Lecturer beginning July 2027 for Painting, Drawing, and Foundations.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL INFORMATION

Situated within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the Art + Design department holds a central position within Asbury University’s liberal arts mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The University is seeking an individual capable of excellent teaching in the areas of painting, drawing, and foundational studies of 2D design and color theory (with an emphasis on painting).
• Along with medium-specific and thematic courses, the individual will also participate in the department’s critiques (4-6 per academic year), which will require thinking across media and versatility in interdisciplinary approaches.
• The ideal candidate will also be expected to engage in sustained creative work/ research appropriate to the position; work collaboratively with colleagues; and participate in the life of the department.
• Candidates should be available to meet with and interact with students outside of class as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The Department of Art + Design values intellectual, cultural, and creative inquiry.
• Personal qualities such as originality and initiative are important assets that will contribute to a successful application.
• Exhibition record and MFA required.
• At least 2 years teaching experience preferred.
• The ideal candidate is prepared to be the primary continuing professor in painting, drawing, and color theory and has demonstrated experience in practicing and teaching oil and water-based painting mediums, a wide array of drawing materials,digital imaging, and mixed media.
• This position requires a comprehensive understanding of historical and contemporary discourses in painting, drawing, and color theory, with an interest in new directions in the field.

INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT

Asbury University is an independent, Christian, liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition and requires a Standard of Conduct for employees. Candidates must agree, support and adhere to University policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual,Community Standards GuidelinesandHuman Sexuality Statement. Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. A committed and dynamic Christian faith is vital along with the ability to support the University’s Wesleyan Holiness theological position, lifestyle standards and mission.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is competitive and dependent upon education and experience. No benefits included.

INQUIRY PROCESS

Questions may be directed to Margaret Park Smith, Chair of Art + Design department; email: [e-mail]