Adjunct Instructor: Studio Art

Title: Adjunct Instructor: Studio Art Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Provost SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design Department: UNT-Studio Art-136300 Job Location: Denton Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding. FTE: Varies based on assignment Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit About Us - Values Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. 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Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at Department Summary The Department of Studio Art offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA degree, which offers students an intensive exploration across a breadth of seven media concentrations and within a depth of discipline that allows students to prepare to be an artist, begin career in the arts, or to continue their studies in graduate school. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. we welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, and/or Yoruba. Position Overview The Department of Studio Art seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This positing is for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027. The specific courses vary from semester to semester, and openings to teach these courses develop periodically, depending in department teaching needs. The anticipated need for Adjunct Instructors whose duties may include but are not limited to teaching ASTU courses in Figure Drawing, Ceramics, Drawing & Painting, Metalsmithing & Jewelry, New Media Art, Photography, Printmaking, Rotating Topics, and Sculpture. Classes meet Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu in 3-hour sessions: 8am-10:50am, 11:10am-2pm, 2:20pm-5:10pm, and evenings. Minimum Qualifications Terminal Degree or equivalent experience in the field of visual arts, studio arts, or closely related field. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching gin higher education or equivalent. Demonstrated exhibition record or equivalent. Required License/Registration/Certifications Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule varies based on assignment Driving University Vehicle No Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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