Art & Design Instructor: Build Skills in Studio & Digital Arts

Schoolcraft College; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Schoolcraft College invites applications for an Instructor of Art & Design to teach across fine arts, studio arts, and design disciplines, including drawing, figure drawing, painting, foundations, graphic design, animation, and 3D/media arts.

The faculty member will foster student creativity, technical skill development, visual literacy, critical thinking, and professional readiness while contributing to a collaborative, student-centered academic environment.

Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Studio Art, Graphic Design, Animation, Digital Media, Media Arts, or closely related field.
• Two years of teaching experience at the college level.
• Proficiency in both traditional and digital art and design practices.
• Evidence of proficiency in industry-standard creative software and technologies relevant to the discipline.
• Evidence of effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students in a diverse environment.
• Submission of a Statement of Teaching Philosophy and an Artist Statement.

Responsibilities

• Instruct across a range of fine arts, studio arts, and design disciplines (drawing, figure drawing, painting, foundations, graphic design, animation, 3D/media arts).
• Foster student creativity, technical skill development, visual literacy, critical thinking, and professional readiness.
• Develop innovative, industry-responsive curriculum and contribute to a collaborative academic environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

MFA in Studio Art / Graphic Design / Animation / Digital Media / Media Arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Schoolcraft College invites applications for an Instructor of Art & Design to teach across fine arts, studio arts, and design disciplines, including drawing, figure drawing, painting, foundations, graphic design, animation, and 3D/media arts.

The faculty member will foster student creativity, technical skill development, visual literacy, critical thinking, and professional readiness while contributing to a collaborative, student-centered academic environment.