Adjunct Professor of Painting & Drawing

Position

Adjunct Professor of Painting & Drawing

The Department of Art is seeking an Adjunct Professor of Painting & Drawing to teach foundational through advanced courses in painting, drawing, and related topics. This individual should be passionate about studio art and committed to cultivating students' technical skills, conceptual development, and artistic voice within a supportive, Christ-centered educational environment. The ideal candidate will inspire creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the visual arts.

This is a part-time, semester-based position with the possibility of teaching in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms depending on department needs and enrollment.

• Teach courses in painting and drawing and related media, guiding students through basic to advanced skills and artistic concepts.
• Develop and deliver engaging assignments that cover essential techniques, color theory, composition, anatomy, and expressive use of materials.
• Lead critiques and discussions that foster constructive peer feedback, self-reflection, and growth in students' personal artistic practice.
• Incorporate Christian principles and ethical considerations into teaching, encouraging students to explore the relationship between faith and art.
• Engage in faculty collaborations and departmental events to support interdisciplinary projects and exhibitions.

• Master's degree in Fine Arts, Painting, Drawing, or a related field is required.
• Previous college-level teaching experience is preferred, though significant professional practice will also be considered.
• Proficiency in traditional and contemporary painting and drawing techniques, materials, and media.
• Strong understanding of art history, theory, and criticism as it applies to painting and drawing.
• Ability to provide constructive and inspiring feedback.
• A commitment to the mission and values of a Bethel University, with openness to exploring faith in relation to art and artistic practice.
• A portfolio demonstrating professional work in painting and drawing, and if applicable, examples of past student work.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Bethel University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Bethel University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle Covenant and to enforce a religiously based statement of responsibilities for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Bethel University, as an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Missionary Church, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).