Adjunct Faculty, Art History
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Adequate offering for individuals interested in art history teaching, with variable compensation dependent on experience.
- Flexible part-time teaching schedule
- Opportunity to engage art students
- Variable compensation based on experience
- Potentially limited long-term engagement
Pros
- Flexible part-time schedule accommodating other commitments
- Engagement with art students fosters creativity
- Opportunity to develop a scholarly background in art history
Cons
- Part-time role may offer limited salary opportunities
- Requires dedication to student engagement and curriculum development
- Teaching experience may be mandatory for some applicants
Who it's for
Early to Mid-Level • Part-Time, On-Site
Good fit
- Individuals passionate about art history
- Recent graduates seeking teaching opportunities
- Candidates aiming to foster creativity
Not recommended for
- Those without relevant degrees
- Individuals seeking consistent full-time work
- Candidates unfamiliar with college-level teaching
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportunities offered at MICA.
Part time faculty in the department of Art History, Theory, and Criticisms
Minimum qualification:
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All but dissertation (ABD) in Art History, visual cultural studies, or a related field.
Preferred qualification:
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PhD in Art History, visual cultural studies, or a related field; college teaching experience.
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Minimum M.A. in Art Education or related field
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Experience teaching at the college level
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Experience teaching in PK-12 visual arts classrooms
Conditions of employment:
Satisfactory Background check
Additional Information:
Salary: $4,515.00 - $7,656.00 Commensurate with experience and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The part-time faculty are represented by the SEIU Local 500.
Physical demands and work environment:
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Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position)
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Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
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Required training: Exhibitions Department Installation Guide and Policy handbook, MICA Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)
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