Tattoo Art Adjunct Instructor – Studio-Based Course

SUNY Ulster; Stone Ridge (NY); On-site; USD 890 - 1,200; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Ulster in the Catskills invites applications for an adjunct instructor in the Fine Art/Visual Arts Department to teach ART 136 Introduction to Tattooing starting Spring 2027. This is a part-time, in-person assignment, with courses potentially offered at Stone Ridge and Kingston Center.

The instructor will cover drawing, machine and needle handling, sanitation, design transfer, and safety protocols, contributing to course projects, syllabi, and assessments, and aligning with SUNY Ulster

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts or related field.
• Three years of experience and active employment in the relevant field of study.
• Ability to teach using Brightspace, the College’s learning management system.
• Ability to teach day, evening and or weekend classes.
• Demonstrated commitment to active learning and innovative teaching
• Technological competency sufficient to carry out expectations of the position.
• Strong interest in teaching, mentoring, and working with community college students
• The ability to develop course assignments and a course outline around a pre-established curriculum
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and technology skills

Responsibilities

• Meet each scheduled class and teach or conduct learning exercises for the entire period.
• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to develop course projects, lectures, and demonstrations aligned with the course curriculum.
• At the beginning of the course, provide each student with a course syllabus that outlines projects, deadlines, grading rubrics, and other essential course information.
• Accurately keep required class records on attendance, withdrawal, and grading.
• Submit when due, all necessary reports such as attendance and grade reports, roll books, and class information sheets, and certify their accuracy.
• Contact the appropriate division chair or administrator in advance to make arrangements for unavoidable absences.
• Comply with all institutional policies, procedures, and deadlines.
• Give careful attention to all departmental and administrative communications by checking your SUNY Ulster email frequently.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Tattooing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts

Master's Degree in Fine Arts (MFA) or related field

Tools

Brightspace LMS

Job description

SUNY Ulster in the Catskills invites applications for an adjunct instructor in the Fine Art/Visual Arts Department to teach ART 136 Introduction to Tattooing starting Spring 2027. This is a part-time, in-person assignment, with courses potentially offered at Stone Ridge and Kingston Center.

The instructor will cover drawing, machine and needle handling, sanitation, design transfer, and safety protocols, contributing to course projects, syllabi, and assessments, and aligning with SUNY Ulster