Art and Design Instructors (part-time) (remote)

Academy of Art University•Bentonville, AR

12d•Remote

About The Position

Academy of Art University is seeking to hire online, remote part-time Instructors to teach undergraduate and graduate asynchronous art and design classes for the Fall 2026 semester. Share your talent and knowledge with our students as they explore their creativity, define their vision and reach their true potential as artists. This fully remote role offers a rewarding opportunity to work with aspiring artists as well as our esteemed faculty.

Requirements

A positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset to successfully troubleshoot a variety of technical matters.
Strong time management and organizational skill sets that enable you to support a number of individuals effectively and quickly.
A passion for art and design and at least two years of professional experience working within a related field.
Professional work experience must relate directly to the skills taught in the class.
Knowledge of PCs and Macs is highly preferred.
Respective software program and / or tool shop knowledge is necessary.

Nice To Haves

BFA or MFA as well as prior teaching experience is preferred.
A master’s degree is required for teaching graduate level courses.

Responsibilities

Prepare for each class by reviewing existing online course content
Follow the existing syllabus and course outline
Communicate with students via our online learning system
Check-in and post to the class six days a week. Post check-in schedule in the first module
Respond to questions within 24 hours.
Be responsive to student needs and concerns
Evaluate and grade student work
Provide assignment feedback within 3 business days of the close of the module period
Participate in class discussions as indicated in the course outline
Complete and submit all progress grades as well as mid-term and final grades.
Email students who are absent from class.
Communicate concerns to other University departments as needed.
Perform additional instructor duties in addition to the class load schedule, as assigned by the Department Director. These additional duties may include, but not be limited to, workshops, directed study sessions, portfolio reviews, and other instructional work.
Participate in University training for teaching in Brightspace and work with a training coach during the first semester