Assistant Professor Art​/Design

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Starting Wage/Salary $61,560 - $72,009 (subject to change due to current faculty negotiations)

Close Date

Close Date 02/15/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled Notes

Position Type/Employee Class

Position Type/Employee Class Full-Time Faculty

Faculty Status

Faculty Status This is a full-time tenure track faculty position represented by the Faculty Forum, not eligible for overtime. The assigned position is 9 months (179 days) per academic year.

The Assistant Professor of Art and Design provides instruction to students in the Art and Design program in support of transfer and Career Technical Education. In addition, this position develops curriculum, assesses student learning, provides student advising, and collaboratively manages dedicated Art and Design studio, lab, and gallery spaces.

• Provide instruction in Art and Design, using approved course outcome guides. Teaching assignments may be during the day (including early morning), evening, or weekend, and could include classes taught at any of the College campuses, online or remotely.
• Provide student advising and assistance in areas of course selection, career planning, job placement and employment follow-up.
• Hold at least five office hours per week for student help sessions and program assistance.
• Utilize College tools and resources, including the Learning Management System and Student Accessibility Services software, to support teaching activities as appropriate.
• Participate in department meetings, curriculum revision, course assessment, program assessment, and program review.
• Engage in regular professional growth activities, remain current in the field, and maintain current credentials or licensures as required by the program.
• Participate in service to the college. This may include participating in College committees, taskforces, peer teams, or other activities.
• Provide meaningful, professional service to the community, businesses, public agencies, and other organizations.
• Perform other essential job functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

• Provide instruction in foundational and intermediate studio courses in a variety of media.
• Collaborate with other full-time Art and Design faculty in course and events scheduling, management of facilities, inventory and ordering of studio/lab software, supplies and equipment, supervision of student workers, operations of the Pinckney Gallery and other campus art exhibition spaces, etc.

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Thorough knowledge in the field of Art and Design and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge.
• Ability to adapt and use a variety of teaching and assessment techniques including the use of technology to enhance student success.
• Ability to observe, direct, and oversee students ensuring safety in the classroom or laboratory.
• Ability to work with and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite: various course management systems; technology to teach traditional, hybrid, or online courses; and other technology used in the instruction setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse students, staff, and community members.
• Ability to provide services to students in a manner which does not discriminate as to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual preference or marital status.
• Ability to engage in creative financing and to adapt to changing fiduciary conditions.
• Willingness to travel and or teach at various hours and campus locations, as required.
• Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students and the willingness to work as a member of a team with faculty.
• Excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to effectively use Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop).

Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• MA or MFA in Art, Design, or related…