Art and Design Adjunct - Studio Art

North Carolina Central University • Durham, NC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The NCCU Department of Art and Design has an immediate need for an adjunct in Studio Art (e.g.: Painting and Drawing). Inspired art and design educators will teach up to 3 courses within their areas of specialization. The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree, professional experience, as well as a passion for teaching. This adjunct professor will prepare students for careers in the field through in-person lecture and studio-based learning, critiques, and exposure to traditional and cutting-edge creative approaches. For the Fall 2026 semester, creative individuals are needed to teach the following in-person class: Painting I: Painting and Color Theory (3 credit hours) Monday/Wednesday 5:00 pm – 7:45 pm. Based on past teaching experience, candidates will also be considered for Introduction to Art History (Art History for non-majors, 2 credit hours) Tuesday/Thursday 5:15 pm – 6:05 pm. Opportunities to teach may be available in the Spring 2027 semester. Course availability and schedules can vary each semester.

Requirements

• Master’s degree
• Professional experience
• Passion for teaching

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 3 courses within their areas of specialization (e.g., Painting and Drawing).
• Prepare students for careers in the field through in-person lecture and studio-based learning.
• Conduct critiques.
• Expose students to traditional and cutting-edge creative approaches.
• Teach Painting I: Painting and Color Theory (Fall 2026 semester).
• Potentially teach Introduction to Art History (Art History for non-majors).

What This Job Offers

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