Foundation Program Instructor - Athens Campus, School of Art + Design (POOL POSTING)

Ohiouniversityjobs; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Ohio University is seeking qualified Foundation Program Instructors for the Athens Campus, focusing on in-person Studio Art Foundations courses during Summer 2026 and the 2026/2027 academic year. Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in Art and Design (or related field) and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

All applications must include a CV, a PowerPoint presentation of portfolio work, and a cover letter detailing teaching philosophy. Benefits include eligibility for sick leave and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required by the start date of appointment.
• Ability to develop/update course curriculum.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in‑person Studio Art Foundations courses at Athens Campus.

Skills

Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, In‑Design

Learning Management System experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Art and Design or related field

Job description

Foundation Program Instructor – Athens Campus, School of Art + Design

This is a pool posting for potential instructor positions for Summer 2026 and the Academic Year 2026‑2027. Applications to this pool will be used to fill non‑tenure track Instructor positions designed to deliver in‑person courses at the Athens Campus for our Studio Art Foundations Program during the 2026/2027 academic year.

Responsibilities

Deliver in‑person Studio Art Foundations courses at Athens Campus.

Qualifications

• Minimum: A Master’s Degree in Art and Design (or related field) by the start date of appointment, or equivalent education and experience per Ohio University policy 18.001.
• Preferred: Ability to develop/update course curriculum and delivery materials/modes.
• Experience with Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, In‑Design.
• Experience with Learning Management System/Platforms.

Benefits

This position is eligible for sick leave and retirement benefits.

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
• 10–20 slide PowerPoint presentation of your artwork/design work.
• Cover letter detailing your interest in this teaching opportunity and/or your teaching philosophy.
• Three professional references with current contact information.
• Example of a syllabus you developed.

Contact

Applicants may contact Duane McDiarmid at [e-mail] with any questions about the position.

Non‑Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law.