Instructor

Critical Playground LLC; Lawrence, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Lawrence Campus is seeking an Instructor in Visual Art to teach undergraduate courses for Fall 2026. This 1.0 FTE term appointment is not eligible for tenure or promotion and may renew for up to two semesters.

Responsibilities include developing syllabi, creating lectures and assignments, grading, and advising students, with regular office hours and collaboration with departmental colleagues.

Qualifications

• MFA in discipline or relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Visual Art courses and develop course materials.
• Collaborate with colleagues, stay current in the field, and adhere to policies.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Syllabus development

Student advising

Education

MFA in discipline

Job description

Job Title

Instructor

Department

Visual Art

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

100% Instructional Duties:

• As an instructor for the university, primary duties and responsibilities include: teaching in a specific field, developing course materials, developing and managing syllabi, creating lectures and assignments, grading student work, advising students and holding office hours.
• All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to departmental, school/college and university polices and procedures.

Req ID(Ex: 10567BR)

33376BR

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, [e-mail], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Conditions of Employment

Contract End Date

Position Number

00201809

Required Qualifications

1. MFA in discipline or relevant field.

Employee Class

F-Faculty

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

FTE

1.0

Position Overview

The Department of Visual Art is currently hiring for instructors to teach courses at the undergraduate level. The Instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. This is a term appointment for the Fall 2026 semester. Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT. UAKU is the exclusive representative. As the State of Kansas is a right to work state, you have the right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start date of the position.

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Application Review Begins

10-Aug-2026

Anticipated Start Date

18-Aug-2026

Additional Candidate Instruction