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Associate Professor of Art jobs are open across colleges, universities, and art institutions, from visiting and adjunct roles to tenure-track and tenured positions, with specializations in studio arts, art history, and digital media. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Employee Classification: Part-Time Faculty
Institution: Columbia State Community College
Campus Location: Columbia State Community College
Job Summary
Part time faculty are hired as needed on a semester-to-semester basis and typically teach up to nine credit hours during the semester. Columbia State offers classes at five campuses: Columbia Campus, Williamson Campus, Lawrenceburg Campus, Lewisburg Campus, and Clifton Campus. Columbia State also offers classes at several off-campus locations and clinical sites.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in Art (or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Art).
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching Experience
Higher Education Experience
Special Instruction to Applicants:
You must submit a transcript and a resume/CV to be considered for a Part-Time Faculty position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Please note the closing date for pool postings. If you are still interested, you must re-apply each calendar year.
Salary is $600 per credit hour. Workload adjustments will be made for faculty teaching classes where the number of contact hours exceeds the number of credit hours. Additionally, a travel stipend may be negotiated at time of hire for faculty traveling more than 80 miles each week to teach their classes. For part-time faculty who continue to work at Columbia State, salary is based on collegiate level teaching experience documented during the first semester of teaching.
Part-Time Faculty Duties and Responsibilities
The part-time faculty member reports directly to the dean for assignments/duties and is responsible for:
Preparing for courses as assigned and adhering to departmental course syllabi and course minimum student learning outcomes.
Beginning and ending all classes as schedules.
Organizing, assigning, and supervising learning activities of students in his/her classes.
Maintaining academic standards and classroom behavior to ensure an environment conducive to learning. Evaluating students using a variety of methods and for informing each student of scores received on each assessment in a timely manner.
Maintaining accurate records of student attendance/participating and grades.
Reading Columbia State email and responding to student questions via email in a timely manner.
Meeting deadlines for all administrative requests such as submitting personnel paperwork, student enrollment
Employee Classification: Part-Time Faculty
Institution: Columbia State Community College
Campus Location: Columbia State Community College
Job Summary
Part time faculty are hired as needed on a semester-to-semester basis and typically teach up to nine credit hours during the semester. Columbia State offers classes at five campuses: Columbia Campus, Williamson Campus, Lawrenceburg Campus, Lewisburg Campus, and Clifton Campus. Columbia State also offers classes at several off-campus locations and clinical sites.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in Art (or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Art).
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching Experience
Higher Education Experience
Special Instruction to Applicants:
You must submit a transcript and a resume/CV to be considered for a Part-Time Faculty position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Please note the closing date for pool postings. If you are still interested, you must re-apply each calendar year.
Salary is $600 per credit hour. Workload adjustments will be made for faculty teaching classes where the number of contact hours exceeds the number of credit hours. Additionally, a travel stipend may be negotiated at time of hire for faculty traveling more than 80 miles each week to teach their classes. For part-time faculty who continue to work at Columbia State, salary is based on collegiate level teaching experience documented during the first semester of teaching.
Part-Time Faculty Duties and Responsibilities
The part-time faculty member reports directly to the dean for assignments/duties and is responsible for:
Preparing for courses as assigned and adhering to departmental course syllabi and course minimum student learning outcomes.
Beginning and ending all classes as schedules.
Organizing, assigning, and supervising learning activities of students in his/her classes.
Maintaining academic standards and classroom behavior to ensure an environment conducive to learning. Evaluating students using a variety of methods and for informing each student of scores received on each assessment in a timely manner.
Maintaining accurate records of student attendance/participating and grades.
Reading Columbia State email and responding to student questions via email in a timely manner.
Meeting deadlines for all administrative requests such as submitting personnel paperwork, student enrollment
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate professor of art jobs.
- Terminal degree, typically an MFA or PhD in art or a closely related field
- Demonstrated record of professional exhibitions, publications, or creative output
- College-level teaching experience in studio art, art history, or digital media
- Ability to teach foundational and upper-division courses across the curriculum
- Experience advising undergraduate or graduate students on creative and academic work
- Commitment to departmental service, curriculum development, and accreditation activities
Tips for Your Associate Professor of Art Job Search
Tailor your teaching portfolio for each search
Studio-focused departments weight your exhibition record heavily, while art history programs prioritize publications and conference presentations. Reorganize your portfolio for each application so the evidence that matters most to that department appears first.
Distinguish your studio practice from your pedagogy
Hiring committees want to see both your creative work and your approach to teaching it. Write separate artist and teaching statements rather than combining them. Each document should stand on its own and answer different questions the committee is asking.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate professor of art openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read position descriptions for hidden priorities
Job postings for associate professor of art roles often signal departmental needs between the lines. A mention of 'curriculum development' or 'program building' usually means the department is growing and wants someone with administrative ambition alongside studio or scholarly credentials.
Prepare a teaching demonstration before campus visits
Most tenure-track searches include a teaching demo with real students. Plan a self-contained class session that works for undergraduates who may have no prior background in your specialty. Practice the full session out loud, not just the outline.
Negotiate startup funds and exhibition support
Salary is often constrained by institutional bands, but studio art faculty can frequently negotiate travel funds, materials budgets, and exhibition support. Know what you need for the first two years of your practice before you receive an offer.
Associate Professor of Art Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate professor of arts?
The companies hiring the most associate professor of arts right now include Ball State University, Ivy Tech Community College, and City University of New York, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across public universities, private liberal arts colleges, and community colleges.
How many associate professor of art jobs are remote?
About 18% of associate professor of art openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most on-campus presence required for studio instruction. Art history courses and certain digital media seminars are the sub-areas most likely to offer fully online or hybrid teaching arrangements.
How do you become an associate professor of art?
Start by completing a terminal degree, an MFA for studio-focused roles or a PhD for art history positions. Build a record of exhibited work or peer-reviewed publications while teaching as an adjunct or visiting instructor. Apply to tenure-track positions, complete the probationary period of typically several years, and submit a tenure dossier demonstrating teaching, creative or scholarly achievement, and service.
Can you get hired as an associate professor of art with little experience?
Adjunct and visiting assistant professor roles are the most accessible entry points for candidates with limited teaching experience. A strong MFA from a recognized program, active exhibition history, and even one or two semesters of teaching as a graduate student can make you competitive for visiting roles, which frequently serve as pathways to tenure-track searches at the same institution or elsewhere.
What does the associate professor of art interview process look like?
Most tenure-track searches begin with a preliminary video or phone interview focused on your research or creative practice and teaching philosophy. Finalists are invited to campus for a full visit that typically includes a teaching demonstration with enrolled students, a studio or research presentation to faculty, individual meetings with department members, and a conversation with the dean or provost.
Where can I find and apply to associate professor of art jobs?
You can find and apply to associate professor of art jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges and universities across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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