Adjunct Lecturer of Studio Art

Kentucky College of Art and Design•Louisville, KY

About The Position

KyCAD is hiring an Adjunct Lecturer of Studio Art to teach STU326: Advanced Painting: Individual Series Development, a three-credit course during Spring 2027, Session 6. The course runs April 19 through May 7, Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Under the direction of the Chair of Studio Art, the lecturer will help students broaden their painting skills and develop an exploratory body of work. The course encourages students to develop themes or motifs while searching for meaning, supported by rigorous independent studio habits. Prerequisites are FOUN 110, 120, 130, 131, 140, and 141, or instructor approval. Compensation is $4,000 per three-credit course. The lecturer will deliver the approved curriculum, support student learning and progress, and contribute to an inclusive and respectful classroom. The role also includes curricular and assessment documentation, communication with students, grading, and collaboration with the college community. Applicants must have a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in painting or a closely related field. An MFA is preferred. Preferred teaching experience is three years. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills, teaching ability, curricular development and scholarship, and sensitivity in working with diverse populations. The position is open to internal and external applicants. Candidates offered the position must complete required pre-employment screenings, which may include a national background check, and FERPA online training. Applications are submitted through KyCAD's applicant portal and must include a letter of interest addressing professional background, qualifications, and alignment with KyCAD's mission and vision; a full CV; unofficial transcripts; a digital portfolio of 15–20 examples of recent creative work or a link to an online portfolio; and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. KyCAD is an independent, licensed college offering a BFA in studio art and is the only four-year independent college of Art and Design in Kentucky. The college emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning and is committed to diversity, inclusion, openness, and acceptance across its campus community.

Requirements

Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in painting or a closely related field.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Evidence of teaching ability, curricular development, and scholarship.
Sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations.
Complete pre-employment screenings as required by KyCAD Human Resources; screenings may include a national background check.
Complete FERPA online training.

Nice To Haves

MFA.
Three years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum.
Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
Maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate achievement, and assign grades.
Complete an end-of-term art assessment form for the course, if needed.
Maintain regular communication with students and use the Academic Alert notification process when appropriate.
Assess student work promptly and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
Use inclusive and effective teaching methods appropriate to a diverse student population.
Incorporate multicultural and diverse perspectives into instruction as appropriate, and conduct classes with respect for individual and cultural differences.
Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Embrace and enhance the college's culture to support engagement, motivation, and drive.
Perform other duties as assigned.