Adjunct Instructor, Master of Arts in Arts Administration (MAAA) Online and Capstone Advisor Pool

Winthrop University • Rock Hill, SC

3d • Remote

About The Position

Winthrop University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) seeks qualified applicants to be considered for a hiring pool of online Adjunct Instructors and Capstone Advisors in the Master of Arts in Arts Administration (MAAA) program. The MAAA program is a 100% online graduate program serving working professionals, emerging arts leaders, and individuals preparing for leadership roles in arts and cultural organizations. The program includes coursework in areas such as arts administration, leadership and management, marketing, financial management, fundraising and development, community engagement, cultural policy and advocacy, arts law, sustainability, research, and capstone development. A hiring pool means that qualified applicants may be reviewed and approved for possible future teaching, advising, or instructional support opportunities as program needs arise. Placement in the pool does not guarantee a course assignment, advising assignment, or specific semester of employment. Adjunct teaching and capstone advising opportunities are based on program needs, enrollment, subject-matter fit, and University approval processes.

About the Master of Arts in Arts Administration Program
Winthrop University’s Master of Arts in Arts Administration is a fully online graduate program designed for students who want to build practical, ethical, and sustainable leadership skills for work in arts and cultural organizations. The program emphasizes applied learning, professional relevance, and connections between theory and practice. Students complete coursework across major areas of arts administration and conclude the program with a capstone experience that allows them to investigate a significant issue, challenge, or opportunity in the field.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in the teaching discipline or a closely related discipline.

Nice To Haves

• A terminal degree, such as an MFA, Ph.D., Ed.D., D.M.A., J.D., M.B.A., or other relevant terminal credential.
• Professional experience in arts administration, nonprofit arts leadership, cultural organizations, higher education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or advising adult learners.
• Experience with online teaching or online learning environments.
• Familiarity with Blackboard or another learning management system.
• Commitment to accessible, inclusive, and student-centered online instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teaching online graduate courses in Arts Administration.
• Advising students on their capstone projects.
• Providing clear, timely, and constructive feedback to graduate students.
• Supporting applied research, capstone projects, professional writing, or project-based learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level