Job description
We seek a passionate educator with a unique approach to teaching art, someone eager to integrate traditional methods with innovative techniques. Ideal candidate should possess a strong educational background in art, hands-on teaching experience and a commitment to continuous professional development. The candidate should be willing to instruct varied course offerings to students in both theory and art practice: Drawing 1 and 2, two (2) and three (3) dimensional design, Art Appreciation, The Black Aesthetic or Art History.
Essential Job Duties
- Develop and manage syllabus materials.
- Selecting and compiling tests, assignments and/or online discussion exercises that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives.
- Coordinate courseware and curriculum with academic department chair.
- Review any textbook and other courseware changes with the academic department chair and other full-time faculty teaching the course.
- Facilitate Class Instruction.
- Teach the assigned classes in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines as specified by Tuskegee University.
- Administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics.
- Participate in non-teaching assignments including instructional development, academic advising, registration assignments, college-wide and/or division activities and committees, professional development, internal and external service.
- Other assigned responsibilities determined in consultation with the dean and department head.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidate should have a terminal degree in fine art (MFA)
Physical Demands
- Ability to comfortably lift up to 10lb
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to walk short distances
- Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items
- Ability to view a computer terminal
FLSA
Exempt
Status
Full-Time
Skills and Attributes
Knowledge of :
- art history
- drawing
- 2D and 3D design
Skills:
- Visual arts pedagogy
- practicing artist
Ability to:
- communicate effectively
- interact professionally with students, faculty, and staff
- represent the department/college at Open House/recruitment events.
Posting Number: F812
Will this position required travel?: No
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?: Yes
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Close Date: 07/29/2025
Open Until Filled: No
How to apply
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
- Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/2849
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility veri?cation on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment. Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.