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| Company Name: |
York College of Pennsylvania |
| Location: |
York, PA |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
05/20/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
06/22/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration |
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Adjunct Professor of Art History
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<dt><h2>Position Summary</h2></dt>
<dd><p><strong>Job Description:</strong><br>The Department of Visual & Performing Arts at York College of Application 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.<br><strong><br>Outcome:</strong><br>Successful candidates will teach 2-3 sections of ART 101 in the Fall 2026 semester beginning August 31, 2026 and ending December 7, 2026.</p></dd>
<dt><h2>Essential Functions</h2></dt>
<dd><p>Adjunct instructors will be responsible for: </p><ul><li>Teach one or more sections of ART 101: Art & Visual Culture, following the departmental syllabus and learning outcomes. </li><li>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.</li><li>Evaluate student work fairly and promptly through assignments, discussions, and projects using shared rubrics when applicable. </li><li>Maintain clear communication with students and the department. </li><li>Participate in end-of-the semester assessment.</li></ul></dd>
<dt><h2>Experience and Education Required</h2></dt>
<dd><p>Candidates must have obtained:</p><ul><li>Master’s or doctoral degree in Art History, Visual Studies, or a related field.</li><li>Experience teaching at the college level or equivalent professional experience in the visual arts.</li></ul></dd>
<dt><h2>Required Skills and Qualifications</h2></dt>
<dd><p>Candidates must have demonstrated:</p><ul><li>The ability to engage students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.</li><li>The interest in an inclusive, student-centered pedagogy.</li><li>The potential to integrate project-based learning into a course.</li></ul></dd>
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<dd><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>
<p>York College of Pennsylvania is an <a href="https://www.ycp.edu/offices-departments/human-resources/college-policies/equal-opportunity-statement" target="_blank">Equal Opportunity Employer</a> and <a href="https://www.ycp.edu/offices-departments/human-resources/title-ix" target="_blank">Non-Discriminatory</a>. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: <a href="https://www.ycp.edu/offices-departments/campus-safety/department-publications/annual-security-report" target="_blank">Annual Security Report</a>.</p>
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| Company Name: |
York College of Pennsylvania |
| Website: | https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ycp/jobs/5343094/adjunct-professor-of-art-history |
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