Assistant Professor - Art Education
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value associated with the role due to the breadth of responsibilities and collaborative nature, despite less clarity in compensation.
- Engagement with vibrant educational community
- Potential for tenure-track stability
- Focus on mentoring future art educators
- Requires active involvement in research and curriculum development
Pros
- Opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration
- Experience in student mentorship and curriculum development
- Engagement with community and professional networks
Cons
- Expectation for scholarly activity may limit work-life balance
- Lack of clear salary information may deter candidates
- Competitive application process for tenure-track positions
Who it's for
Mid-Career Educators • On-campus
Good fit
- Experienced K-12 educators transitioning to higher education
- Professionals passionate about art education
- Candidates interested in curriculum innovation
Not recommended for
- Recently graduated candidates without teaching experience
- Individuals looking for limited teaching responsibilities
- Those who prefer a focus purely on research without teaching
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
Art Education
College of Arts and Sciences
JOB SUMMARY:
The department of Art and Art History at Adelphi University invites applications for a new Assistant Professor tenure-track position in Art Education, starting Fall 2026.
This Assistant Professor of Art Education role involves teaching undergraduate art education courses, mentoring students, supervising student teachers, and developing curriculum. It also includes engaging in research, creative activities, and service to the department, institution, and the art education community. The position works closely with the Art and Art History program, especially the Studio Art BFA program and its faculty. Key duties include curriculum design, promoting student success in diverse classrooms, maintaining scholarly or creative work, participating in faculty governance, and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects.
Adelphi is reviewing the recent governmental changes to the H1B process and is encouraging all qualified candidates to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administrative tasks may include overseeing undergraduate programs in Art Education
- participating in New York State Board of Education program reviews
- interacting with schools, communities, and constituencies, and developing collaborative programs within the studio art department.
- Candidates may also take on placement coordinator duties.
- Candidates are expected to maintain professional scholarly or creative output, represent the department in local, regional, and national forums, and contribute service to the department, institution, and community.
Core Responsibilities
- Teaching and Curriculum: Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses, including methods and licensure classes.
- Student Mentorship & Supervision: Advise and mentor students, supervise student teaching and practical experiences, and support student career development.
- Curriculum Development: Create new curricula and improve existing ones.
- Research & Creative Activity: Participate in research, creative production, and scholarly efforts that advance the field of art education.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates should hold a terminal degree in art education or a related discipline, such as a PhD or EdD.
- The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach art education seminars and core courses in the undergraduate program (including licensure courses), develop and refine curricula, supervise thesis projects and fieldwork, and advise students pursuing careers in art education and related fields.
- Applicants should have at least five years of teaching experience in K-12 education, along with three years of teaching at the academic level .
APPLICATION:
- Candidates must submit the following materials: A cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position (2-3 pages); Current curriculum vitae; Teaching statement (1-2 pages); Two examples of course syllabi; An artist's statement (1-2 pages); A PDF portfolio showcasing recent professional studio art practice or examples of creative research; Teaching evaluations and/or observations; Three references (NOTE: letters or phone calls of references will be requested later, and referees will need to submit them within three weeks).
- To be considered, applications must be submitted through the Adelphi website only: https://www.adelphi.edu/hr/careers/ .
- Review of applications will begin upon receipt of application with the search continuing until the position is filled. Interviews will begin in mid to late January.
- Direct any inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Professor and Department Chair: Kellyann Monaghan, email: monaghan@adelphi.edu .
- Faculty position is subject to financial factors to be determined by the Board of Trustees.
ABOUT ADELPHI:
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected research and teaching university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four-Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 8,100 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students more than 50 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 115,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 41 states and 58 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.
SALARY INFORMATION:
In compliance with New York's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $82,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University. Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here .
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