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Position Summary
Job Description
The Department of Visual & Performing Arts at York College of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach ART 101: Art & Visual Culture, an introductory-level course that explores how visual culture shapes and reflects human experience. ART 101 examines the study and practice of art-making. Students learn about traditional and digital media, build visual literacy skills, and engage with the ethical, political, and social dimensions of visual culture. The course combines art-making, critical interpretation, and discussion of timely issues such as advertising, freedom of expression, censorship, propaganda, and cultural heritage. Students will cultivate both creative problem-solving skills and foundational knowledge through an exploration of art and visual culture. ART 101 fulfills the Arts component of the Disciplinary Perspectives requirement.
Outcome
Successful candidates will teach 1-2 sections of ART 101 in the Spring 2026 semester beginning January 12, 2026 and ending April 27, 2026 with grades due by May 12, 2026.
Essential Functions
Adjunct instructors will be responsible for:
Candidates Must Have Obtained
Candidates Must Have Demonstrated
York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.
Job Description
The Department of Visual & Performing Arts at York College of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach ART 101: Art & Visual Culture, an introductory-level course that explores how visual culture shapes and reflects human experience. ART 101 examines the study and practice of art-making. Students learn about traditional and digital media, build visual literacy skills, and engage with the ethical, political, and social dimensions of visual culture. The course combines art-making, critical interpretation, and discussion of timely issues such as advertising, freedom of expression, censorship, propaganda, and cultural heritage. Students will cultivate both creative problem-solving skills and foundational knowledge through an exploration of art and visual culture. ART 101 fulfills the Arts component of the Disciplinary Perspectives requirement.
Outcome
Successful candidates will teach 1-2 sections of ART 101 in the Spring 2026 semester beginning January 12, 2026 and ending April 27, 2026 with grades due by May 12, 2026.
Essential Functions
Adjunct instructors will be responsible for:
- Teach one or more sections of ART 101: Art & Visual Culture, following the departmental syllabus and learning outcomes.
- Design and deliver engaging class sessions that introduce students to key concepts in visual literacy, art history, and contemporary visual culture while integrating both making-based and analytical approaches.
- Evaluate student work fairly and promptly through assignments, discussions, and projects using shared rubrics when applicable.
- Maintain clear communication with students and the department.
- Participate in end-of-the semester assessment.
Candidates Must Have Obtained
- Master’s or doctoral degree in Art, Art History, Visual Studies, Studio Art, or a related field.
- Experience teaching at the college level or equivalent professional experience in the visual arts.
Candidates Must Have Demonstrated
- The ability to engage students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- The interest in an inclusive, student-centered pedagogy.
- The potential to integrate project-based learning into a course.
York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.
