Art Education Instructor- Athens Campus, School of Art + Design; POOL

Art Education Instructor
- Athens Campus, School of Art + Design (POOL POSTING)

We are seeking an Art Education Instructor for the Master of Education in Art Education program at Ohio University. This pool posting may fill non‑tenure track faculty positions for the 2026/2027 academic year for the graduate‑level course ART 5620, Methods for Teaching Art, which is offered each fall semester.

ART 5620 is a required course in the one‑year Master of Education in Art Education program and plays a central role in preparing candidates for effective, standards‑aligned K–12 art instruction. The course emphasizes standards‑based curriculum development, assessment strategies, inclusive teaching practices, classroom management, and supervised clinical teaching in public schools.

Primary instructional responsibilities include developing and delivering course content aligned with Ohio standards, guiding students in lesson planning and unit development, designing assessments, modeling appropriate studio processes for K–12 classrooms, and evaluating student work while providing timely, constructive feedback.

• Current resume/Curriculum Vitae.
• Cover letter detailing your interest in this teaching opportunity and describing your K–12 art education or related experience, licensure status, and familiarity with standards‑based curriculum development and assessment practices.
• List of three professional references, including current contact information.
• Copy of current teaching license/certification (upload as a document titled “other”).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as needs arise through February 16, 2027.

• A Master’s Degree in Art Education (or related field) by the start date of appointment, or equivalence through a combination of education and experience in accordance with Ohio University policy 18.001.
• Current state licensure/certification in Art Education.
• Demonstrated experience teaching visual art in a K‑12 school setting or a closely related educational context.

• Knowledge of curriculum development, assessment design, and classroom management practices.
• Experience supervising student teachers or coordinating clinical field experiences.
• Experience integrating instructional technologies into art education.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices.
• Experience teaching at the college or university level.

Applicants may contact Duane McDiarmid at mcdiarmi with questions about this position.

Ohio University is an equal‑access/equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
• Cover letter.
• References.
• Other documents (see Special Instructions for details).

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