Art & Design Temporary Faculty Spring 2027

Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Art and Design at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applicants for anticipated part-time, temporary faculty position(s) in Studio Art for the Spring 2027 semester. The department seeks candidates who contribute to IUP's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Courses may include ART 114 - Color and Two Dimensional Design, taught face-to-face or hybrid.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Studio Art or related field.
• Experience teaching in college setting.
• Experience working with students from underserved backgrounds.
• Experience working with underprepared students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses (face-to-face/hybrid).
• Advise students and participate in departmental committees.
• Possibly teach at Punxsutawney Campus or via distance education (asynchronous/synchronous via Zoom).
• Submit evaluation documentation (teaching observations, syllabi) per university requirements.
• Maintain office hours and assist in program curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity & inclusion

Student advising

Education

Master's degree in Studio Art

Job description

The Department of Art and Designat Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applicants for anticipated part-time, temporary faculty position(s) in Studio Art for the Spring 2027 semester.

The department seeks candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service has prepared them to contribute to IUP's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Teaching:

• Successful candidates must be able to teach undergraduate courses (face-to-face/hybrid). May also include work at the Punxsutawney Campus. Potential courses include:
  • ART 114 - Color and Two Dimensional Design
    • Focuses on the consistent properties of color and the manner in which two-dimensional design can be organized. Gives specific attention to the complex interactions of color within two-dimensional design.
• Other duties involve participating in departmental committees and advising students.
• The successful candidate may be asked to work at off-campus sites and/or provide instruction through distance education asynchronously and/or synchronously through zoom technology.

Required:

• Master's degree in Studio Art or related field.
• Experience teaching in college setting.
• Experience working with students from underserved backgrounds.
• Experience working with underprepared students.

Successful candidates must have the following competencies:

• comprehensive knowledge of contemporary art and design
• A portfolio that demonstrates evidence of mastery of color and 2D Design skills

Faculty must be able to:

Submit required evaluation documentation, including teaching observation materials and course syllabi, in accordance with departmental and university requirements.

Teach courses assigned by the Dean on a schedule made of a combination of standard class-meeting times as determined to meet instructional needs and adhere to the requirements of the department's curriculum.

Teach courses for a mandated number of contact hours per week over a full semester and meet university expectations for student consultation hours and final exams.

Present course material in a clear and organized manner using methodologies appropriate to the discipline. Evaluate student work fairly and promptly.

Perform the physical requirements of laboratory, field work, studio work, or other activities outside typical classroom instruction if applicable.

Hold regular office hours in accordance with university and departmental requirements.

Maintain current knowledge of the discipline through continued scholarly activity and research.

Participate actively in assignments necessary to advance the service and/or outreach of the department, college, and university.