Evergreen - Part Time Lecturer - Department of Art

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Clemson University’s Department of Art seeks highly qualified candidates to fill a pool of part-time lecturers for teaching across Art & Design disciplines. Candidates may teach lower or upper division undergraduate and/or graduate courses, with offerings in spring, summer, and fall terms, and in traditional or online modalities.

Start dates vary according to departmental needs and courses are compensated commensurate with qualifications.

Qualifications

• M.F.A. or Ph.D. in related Art & Design discipline. Equivalent terminal degrees, foreign degrees, or significant professional experience in a relevant field of study will be considered.
• Prior university or college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses in Art & Design at undergraduate and/or graduate levels as needed.
• Courses may be offered in spring, summer and/or fall terms and in-person or online modalities.
• Adapt instruction to instructional needs and maintain professional standards in classroom settings.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary art practice

Education

MFA or PhD in related Art & Design

Job description

Evergreen - Part Time Lecturer - Department of Art

Clemson University: College of Architecture, Art and Construction: Art

Location: LEE I & II(000028) BLDG000028

Open Date: Sep 16, 2026

Description

The Department of Art in Clemson University's College of Architecture, Art and Construction seeks highly qualified candidates to fill course instruction needs in all areas of Art & Design disciplines. Please note: This advertisement is not for a specific role but for various temporary faculty opportunities within Clemson University's Department of Art as they become available. This part-time opportunity for teaching one or more courses is ongoing. Members of the pool would be called upon to teach lower division or upper division undergraduate and/or graduate students according to instructional need. Courses may be offered in spring, summer and/or fall terms, and in one or more modalities (i.e. traditional in-person or online). The start date will vary according to the instructional needs of the department. The areas of content expertise for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level may include the following: Digital Art & Design Media, including: Animation, Digital Art, Digital Media, Game Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Media / Motion Arts, Product Design, Production Design Studio Art: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture Foundations: Digital Art Foundations, 2D Design, 3D Design, Drawing Art History & Design History Art Education Arts Administration / Museum Studies / Arts Management Art Appreciation (General Education) Other topical courses / electives Position duration: Appointments are typically made during one or both semesters of the academic year (fall and spring), but they may also be made during Summer. Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience. Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.

About the Department of Art: Through its leadership in art and design disciplines, the Department of Art is committed to creating an intellectually vigorous and vital learning environment of exemplary graduate and undergraduate programs, and by encouraging innovative, collaborative and global educational opportunities. We seek candidates with a notable exhibition record and professional experience with a contemporary approach to art & design practice. Clemson is a member institution of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

About the College of Architecture, Art and Construction (CAAC): The College of Architecture, Art and Construction's (CAAC) portfolio consists of the Department of Art, the Richard A. McMahon School of Architecture, and the Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development. With its five undergraduate majors and ten graduate programs as well as nine centers and institutes the college aims to prepare over 900 undergraduates and 300 graduate students to design, create and build our environment and to excel in their fields by combining practical knowledge with hands-on experiential learning.

Supported by the Rudolph E. Lee Gallery, the outdoor Experiential Learning Yard and Fluid Campuses in Genoa, Italy, Barcelona, Spain, and Charleston, South Carolina, students learn how to translate their education into lifelong success.

About Clemson University: Clemson University, one of the most productive public research universities in the nation, enrolls 27,341 students across the State of South Carolina and has an endowment of over $1 billion. The University operates Extension offices in every county of the state and has five Innovation Campuses and six Research and Education Center locations.

Classified as an R1 - Very High Research University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education - Clemson is dedicated to teaching, research, and service.

Our main campus, located in Upstate, South Carolina, sits on 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the shores of Lake Hartwell.

Through the research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects led by our faculty and students, Clemson University is driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

Qualifications

• M.F.A. or Ph.D. in related Art & Design discipline. Equivalent terminal degrees, foreign degrees, or significant professional experience in a relevant field of study will be considered.
• Prior university or college teaching experience.

Preferred qualifications

• Evidence of research and/or creative work related to art and design in contemporary practice along with expertise in content aligned with degree program areas.
• Proven ability to work with students of varied backgrounds.
• An interdisciplinary orientation toward visual art practices, encompassing multiple areas of art practice across 2D, 3D, and 4D art & design media (studio art, applied design, motion design, performance, social practice and community research, and convergences of design / art / science / technology).

Inquiries about these opportunities should be made to Valerie Zimany, Chair & Professor, Department of Art at [e-mail].

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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