Part-Time Faculty, Tattoo Art

Bucks County Community College • Newtown, PA

20h

About The Position

The Visual & Performing Arts Department is seeking a highly skilled Tattoo Art Instructor. The successful candidate will bring extensive professional tattoo experience and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of tattoo artists in a structured educational environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of at least 8–10 years of experience as a professional tattoo artist or comparable professional experience in the tattoo industry.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong technical skills, professional portfolio, and knowledge of industry standards and safety practices.
• Ability to teach foundational tattoo techniques, including line work, shading, color application, stencil preparation, machine setup, and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards, including bloodborne pathogen protocols and best practices in professional tattoo environments.
• Teaching experience in formal or informal educational settings; knowledge of the applications of instructional technology; ability to develop effective pedagogy for higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to teach tattoo art and mentor emerging artists, with special consideration given to candidates with shop ownership or experience training apprentices.
• Ability to critique student work constructively and guide students in building professional portfolios and preparing for careers in tattoo art.

Nice To Haves

• Earned associates degree or higher.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching in higher education, especially at the community college level; experience using instructional technologies; experience advising and mentoring students; prior experience supervising apprentices or working as a lead artist or shop owner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees