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Professor of Art jobs are open across colleges, universities, community colleges, and art schools, from adjunct and visiting instructor to full professor, with specializations in studio art, art history, and digital media. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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 professor of art jobs.
- Master of Fine Arts degree in a relevant studio or art history discipline
- College or university teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Active, documented exhibition or publication record in a relevant field
- Ability to teach foundational studio courses alongside upper-division specializations
- Experience developing curriculum, syllabi, and program assessment materials
- Proficiency with digital tools relevant to the specialization, such as Adobe Creative Suite or art history image databases
Tips for Your Professor of Art Job Search
Tailor your teaching portfolio specifically
Hiring committees review your teaching portfolio as closely as your CV. Include syllabi you've developed, examples of student work with your feedback visible, and a teaching philosophy that names the specific media or methodologies you teach, not generic statements about creativity.
Distinguish your studio practice from teaching
Your artist statement and your teaching philosophy are different documents. Keep them separate in your application. Committees want to see that your creative practice informs your pedagogy without the two collapsing into one vague narrative about artistic identity.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists professor of art openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialization and apply directly to each listing without tracking scattered postings across multiple sites.
Read rank and tenure details carefully
Job postings for professor of art positions vary widely between tenure-track, visiting, adjunct, and lecturer roles. Each has different expectations for research output, service, and renewal. Confirm the rank before applying so your cover letter addresses the right criteria.
Prepare a teaching demonstration with context
Most on-campus interviews include a teaching demo. Choose a lesson that reveals how you handle critique or introduce unfamiliar concepts, not just one that showcases your best students. Bring a one-page outline you can leave with the committee afterward.
Negotiate startup funds and exhibition support
Salary is rarely flexible at the assistant professor level, but startup packages often are. Ask specifically about studio space, materials budgets, conference travel, and funds for mounting or traveling exhibitions, since these directly support the research record tenure requires.
Professor of Art Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most professor of arts?
The most active employers for professor of arts right now are Ball State University, Ivy Tech Community College, and Kentucky College of Art and Design, and the most openings are in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Availability shifts each hiring cycle, so checking current listings regularly gives you the most accurate picture.
How many professor of art jobs are remote?
About 16% of professor of art openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in art history survey courses, online foundation programs, and graduate thesis advising rather than hands-on studio instruction, which typically requires an on-campus presence.
How do you become a professor of art?
Most tenure-track positions require a Master of Fine Arts or a doctoral degree in art history or a related field. After completing your degree, build a record of teaching experience through adjunct, visiting, or postdoctoral positions and maintain an active exhibition or publication record. Apply during the fall hiring cycle, when most positions are posted, and prepare a CV, teaching portfolio, and artist or research statement tailored to each institution's focus.
How do you get hired as a professor of art with little experience?
Adjunct and visiting lecturer positions are the most accessible entry points when your teaching record is thin. Prioritize roles at community colleges and continuing education programs, where hiring committees weigh studio expertise and community engagement alongside academic credentials. Guest critiques, workshops, and thesis committee participation also build a verifiable teaching record that strengthens future applications for full-time positions.
What does the professor of art interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a brief screening call or video interview focused on your research, teaching approach, and fit with the program's needs. Finalists are typically invited for a campus visit lasting one to two days, which includes a teaching demonstration, an individual studio or research presentation, meetings with faculty and students, and a conversation with academic administrators about service and curricular contributions.
Where can I find and apply to professor of art jobs?
You can find and apply to professor of art jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, and art schools across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and apply directly to each one that fits your background and career goals.
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