Part-Time Lecturer

Troy University; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Troy University is seeking a Part-Time Lecturer in Art Education at the Troy campus. The position focuses on in-class instruction (75%) and online teaching (25%), with observations at a public school setting, supporting K-12 partnerships.

Minimum qualifications include an MFA or PhD in Art Education and 10–15 years of K-12 teaching, along with strong mentoring abilities. Fall 2026 start date, on-site at Troy, track is non-tenure, IPP status not applicable.

Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in Art Education required.
• 10–15 years of K-12 teaching experience.
• Strong mentoring abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Teach art education content to undergrad or non-degree students.
• Coordinate art education curriculum and edTPA requirements.
• Develop relationships with local K-12 schools for student placements.

Skills

Mentoring abilities

Art education pedagogy

Education

MFA or PhD in Art Education

10-15 years of K-12 school teaching

Job description

Position Details

• Posting Number: F1087P
• Position Title: Part-Time Lecturer
• Position Type: Faculty
• Department: Art & Design - Troy
• Division: College of Arts and Humanities
• Campus: Troy
• Faculty Rank: Other Faculty
• If Faculty position: 10 Month
• Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track?: Non-Tenure Track
• Work Status: Part-Time (IPT)
• Temporary: No
• Location: Troy - T01
• In Class Teaching Percentage: 75%
• Online Teaching Percentage: 25%
• Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?: No
• Work Hours: 9am-2pm with variable times at public school during observations
• List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position: none
• Does this position have supervisory responsibility?: No
• Posting Date: 09/23/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Academic Term Position Will Begin: FALL 2026
• Quick Link: https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/48538

Job Summary

1. 1. ART EDUCATION
   • Offer comprehensive training on the curriculum and instructional expectations of the art education courses she teaches, including gaining a thorough understanding of the edTPA requirements.
   • Additionally, cultivate and strengthen professional relationships with art educators at nearby K-12 schools to support collaboration and student-teacher placements.
2. 2. ART COMPETITION/TROJAN ART DAY
   • Develop and implement a strategic plan to sustain and enhance the district and state art competitions for District 2, formerly known as the Visual Arts Achievement Program, ensuring continued student participation, recognition, and recruitment events.
   • Continue coordinating, planning, and organizing preparations for next year’s Trojan Art Day, with an emphasis on expanding student engagement, showcasing the Art & Design faculty and facilities, and promoting the visual arts outside the school community.
3. 3. VISUAL ARTS & MENTORING
   • Provide guidance, training, and ongoing supervision for Mr. Moore as he assumes additional teaching responsibilities in Visual Arts courses, supporting effective instruction in both in-person and online learning environments.
   • Support the mentoring and professional development of new teachers, including Karvarus Moore and a newly hired instructor in the printmaking and drawing position, to ensure a successful transition and continued instructional excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in Art Education
• 10-15 years of K-12 school teaching
• Strong mentoring abilities

Reference Letters

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Supplemental Questions

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Social Media website
   • Indeed
   • Other employment website (please specify below)
   • Employee Referral (please specify below)
   • Local newspaper (please specify below)
   • Professional journal (please specify below)
   • Other source (please specify below)
2. Please specify:

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
   • Not a current Troy University employee
   • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
   • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
   • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
4. * Do you have a MFA or PH.D. in Art Education?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. List of References
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Teaching Philosophy
3. Letter of Reference 1
4. Letter of Reference 2
5. Letter of Reference 3
6. Unofficial Transcript 2
7. Unofficial Transcript 3
8. Other Document