Instructor, Art Appreciation

Forsyth Technical Comunity Clg; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Forsyth Tech is seeking adjunct faculty to teach Art Appreciation courses in person on our main campus in Winston Salem, NC and at our Stokes Center in Stokes County, NC. These classes will include an online/asynchronous component, so preferred applicants should have experience in asynchronous instruction and experience using Learning Management Systems such as Canvas.

Applicants must have an MFA or terminal degree in their field, and experience teaching college level courses.

Qualifications

• Must have a Masters Degree or higher in Fine Arts.
• Experience teaching Art Appreciation or Art History at college level.
• Willing to travel and teach on main campus and off-campus sites.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art Appreciation courses in person on main campus in Winston-Salem, NC and at Stokes Center in Stokes County, NC.
• Deliver online/asynchronous components via Canvas or other LMS.
• Maintain college records including attendance and grades.
• Prepare and administer exams and activities.
• Comply with college policies and participate in department activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Education

MFA or terminal degree in Fine Arts

18 graduate hours in Art/Art History

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If you have trouble, please call HR at 336-734-7302. EOE.

Position Information

Job Title

Posting Number

Posting Number 2925

Job Schedule

Job Schedule Part Time

Job Shift

Job Shift Day, Evening

OCR Code / Classification

OCR Code / Classification 2 - Instructor - Faculty

Min Salary $36.95

Max Salary $39.45

Work Location

Work Location Main Campus

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Forsyth Tech is seeking adjunct faculty to teach Art Appreciation courses in person on our main campus in Winston Salem, NC and at our Stokes Center in Stokes County, NC. These classes will include an online/asynchronous component, so preferred applicants should have experience in asynchronous instruction and experience using Learning Management Systems such as Canvas. Applicants must have an MFA or terminal degree in their field, and experience teaching college level courses. Community College teaching experience preferred. Please attach your unofficial transcripts for your terminal degree in the application.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Must have a Masters Degree or higher in Fine Arts


• Must have experience teaching Art Appreciation or Art History


• Must be willing to travel and teach on main campus

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Experience teaching asynchronously


• Experience using Learning management Systems such as Canvas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as designated by the department chairperson and approved by the dean.


• Assume responsibility for maintaining all required College records, including attendance and grade reports, roll books, etc.


• Make recommendations to Department Chair for supplies, equipment, and equipment repairs.


• Construct, administer, and grade examinations.


• Assume responsibility for being familiar with and adhering to all policies of the College.


• Model an understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission.

All roles include additional duties not captured in the job description, and responsibilities may evolve in response to future innovations, including emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and new models of work

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.


• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.


• The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.


• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.


• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.


• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.

Open Date

Open Date 09/30/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/20/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

If you have trouble, please call HR at 336-734-7302. EOE .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a master's degree in Art or Art History OR hold a master's degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Art or Art History?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  


• Do you have experience teaching college level courses?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  


• Are you willing to teach classes on main campus and off campus sites?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No