Instructor Pool- Art & Art History

Department:
School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts

Applications will be considered throughout the 2026/2027 academic year as opportunities become available.

Contact:
Coleen Keedah dah or .

The Art and Art History program in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts at OSU in Corvallis, Oregon, invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the  academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Director.

The primary mission of the Art and Art History program at OSU is undergraduate education. Students may seek BA/BS degrees in Art (with options in Art History, Studio art as well as Photography and Digital Studio, as well as a BFA degree in studio art or Photography and Digital Studio. An undergraduate minor in Art (options in Studio Art, Photography and Art History) also is offered.

• Teaching undergraduate courses on-campus or through Ecampus. Courses could be in: film photography, digital photography, photographic processes, documentary photography, studio courses in foundations (2-D, 3-D, drawing), painting, printmaking, screen printing, sculpture, art history, or art appreciation.

• Studio courses require: B.F.A., professional experience and applicable teaching experience.
• Lecture courses require: M.A. or M.F.A. with applicable teaching experience.
• Record of and/or demonstrated interest in engaging, educating, and mentoring a diverse group of learners and enhancing diversity through teaching, outreach, or programming.
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty, staff, and students.

• For studio courses, M.F.A.
• For Art History courses, Ph.D.
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Evident commitment to educational equity.
• A demonstrable commitment to inclusive excellence.

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.

If this position has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job‑related pre‑employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details.

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