Professor of Practice — Art & Interdisciplinary Practice

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Professor of Practice in Art in the School of Art + Design. The role emphasizes accessible undergraduate art education across majors and disciplines, with opportunities to renew up to three years and to support Arts@NJIT programming.

The candidate will design and teach courses, merge studio practice with critical context, and collaborate broadly to advance university-wide learning outcomes while

Qualifications

• MFA or other terminal degree in studio art or related field, or equivalent professional stature.
• Substantial, current professional creative practice demonstrated through exhibitions or similar work.
• Demonstrated teaching, mentoring, or educational experience.
• Evidence of collaboration, communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to support inclusive learning and safe learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach accessible undergraduate art courses for diverse students.
• Combine making with critical, historical, cultural, ethical, and/or theoretical context.
• Design curricula aligned with candidate's expertise and university needs.
• Collaborate with faculty on course development, outcomes, and assessment.
• Develop and implement Arts@NJIT initiatives and resources.
• Organize exhibitions, talks, and public projects; coordinate events.
• Mentor students and foster inclusive learning in studios and classrooms.
• Maintain an active professional art practice and engagement with contemporary art.
• Participate in School, College, University and community service.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Curriculum development

University teaching

Education

MFA or terminal degree

Active professional practice

Teaching experience

Collaboration ability

Inclusive learning

Job description

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Professor of Practice in Art in the School of Art + Design. The role emphasizes accessible undergraduate art education across majors and disciplines, with opportunities to renew up to three years and to support Arts@NJIT programming.

The candidate will design and teach courses, merge studio practice with critical context, and collaborate broadly to advance university-wide learning outcomes while