Temporary Faculty Art

About the Department

The central mission of The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) is to develop students’ majors and non‑majors into critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, compassionate human beings, and lifelong learners. With a focus on professional practice and leadership through creative activity, the BFSDoArt provides students with innovative curricula incorporating relevant technologies and interdisciplinary approaches to equip them for successful careers as professional artists, art historians, and designers.

Statesboro Campus – 1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA 30458

The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art is accepting applications for a pool of part‑time faculty positions to support undergraduate programs in Foundations Drawing, 2D, 3D, and Art Appreciation for the 2025‑2026 academic year. These positions are on an as‑needed, semester‑by‑semester basis.

• Teach undergraduate courses.
• Applicants may be asked to teach in various modalities (face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online).

• Master of Fine Arts degree in Art or a related subject with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Art supporting course assignment(s).
• Classroom instruction experience in higher education.
• Ability to teach Observational Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design, or Art Appreciation.

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service.
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University.
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications required for the specific position.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support the University's mission for student success.
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational, and human relations skills.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact the Department Chair, Elsie Howington, at elsiehill.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251‑2644 or oneusgsupport.

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at (912) 478‑6947.