Part Time Art Instructor

TAPPA - Texas Association of Physical Plant Administrators; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a part-time faculty member to provide effective instruction in Art at various campuses and online. Requires a Master’s Degree and a background check. The role emphasizes meeting students' educational needs, with pay set at $800 per equated hour per semester. The position is available starting Spring 2026.

Benefits

Retirement Plans including TRS, Social Security, 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Art or other discipline with 18 graduate hours in Art is mandatory.
• Criminal background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction in his/her discipline.
• Ensure instruction meets educational needs of students.

Education

Master’s Degree in Art or other discipline with 18 graduate hours in Art

Job description

General Description

Day position available on WCJC Wharton, Richmond, Sugar Land Campuses and Online. Pay is $800 per equated pay hour per semester. Opening available beginning in the Spring 2026 academic term.

The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline. Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor. The faculty member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students.

Requirements

This position requires a minimum of a Master’s Degree (in Art or other discipline) with 18 graduate hours in Art. A criminal background check is also required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

• Copy of college transcript a minimum of a Master’s Degree (in Art or other discipline) with 18 graduate hours in Art
• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered.

Retirement Plans

Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) provides three retirement plans for its part-time employees. Part-time employees must select and contribute to one of these three retirement plans.

• Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
• Social Security
• 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity

Teachers Retirement System (TRS): Part-time employees of WCJC who are currently contributing to TRS through another school must select TRS. TRS deductions will be made from their paycheck.

Social Security: Social Security is a retirement plan provided by the Federal Government. Social Security deductions are not made with pre-tax dollars. Contributions made while employed with WCJC are not available upon termination with the College but at retirement.

403b Tax Sheltered Annuity: The 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity is a retirement plan offered by WCJC through TIA-CREF. Employees choosing this tax sheltered retirement fund contribute 7.50% of their gross income. Contributions to TIAA-CREF are made with pre-tax dollars.

Questions regarding retirement plans should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WCJC is an equal employment opportunity employer.