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

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

This is a pool posting for potential Instructor needs that may arise for Academic Year  for our ART 5620, Methods for Teaching Art course. ART 5620:
Methods for Teaching Art is a required graduate-level course in the Master of Education in Art Education program and is offered each fall semester. Please complete the online application and attach the following documents:

• Current resume/Curriculum Vitae.
• Cover letter detailing your interest in this teaching opportunity and describe 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 which includes current contact information.
• Copy of current teaching license/certification (upload as document titled, "other")

If you would like to be considered for this posting and/or other postings within the School of Art + Design's pool postings, you must apply to each of the pools for consideration in the job postings. Applying to this posting will not automatically place your application in the other pools. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as needs arise through 02/16/2027.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

- sick leave and retirement.

Job Description - 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.

Applications to this pool will be utilized to fill non-tenure track, non-benefits eligible Instructor positions for delivering of a in-person course at the Athens Campus for our Masters in Education in Art Education during the 2026/2027 academic year.

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

Preferred Qualifications
- 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 in higher education (college-level)

Job Open Date - 03/02/2026

Posting Close Date
- Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please apply by February 16, 2027.

Employment Type

- Temporary (for group 3 ONLY)

Job Category
- Instructor

Months - 3 month

Planning Unit
- College of Fine Arts

Work Schedule

Campus
- Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

- Duane McDiarmid, mcdiarmi

Non-Discrimination Statement
- Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. 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.

Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.