Lecturer, Studio Art Foundations and Art Education

Lecturer, Studio Art Foundations and Art Education

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Art at Lehman College invites applications for a Lecturer position in Studio Art Foundations and Art Education with teaching and department service responsibilities, to start in fall 2027.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach studio art foundation courses (i.e., Basic Drawing, Introduction to 2D/3D Design, etc.), art education methods, and other courses as assigned consistent with the candidate's qualifications, in addition to coordinating the graduate Art Education program and working in conjunction with the School of Education on undergraduate majors paired in the Art Education pathway for grades Pre K–12, advising and providing support to students seeking NYSED initial teacher certification. We are seeking an artist-educator who is student-centered and will work collaboratively across campus and the community.

Responsibilities:

Annual workload of 24 course hours, including teaching studio art foundations and art education courses during the fall and spring semesters commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications; advising, recruitment, mentorship, and guidance of Art Education students, as well as program and course assessment and other service to the department, school, college, and university as needed. Teaching assignments may include evening, weekend, in-person, and online courses, utilizing multimedia and instructional technologies as appropriate.

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate student teachers in PreK–12 settings.

• Instructors are expected to plan and deliver theoretical instruction as well as field-based or studio-based experiences aligned with the program’s mission, objectives, and curriculum.

• Candidate must demonstrate sensitivity to the educational needs of students from diverse population, andmust be committed to exploring innovative pedagogical techniques to promote student success. Candidates must be able to address the realities of teaching in the age of A.I., and should be able toaddress both the drawbacks and possible uses (if any) of A.I. in their teaching with the search committee.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Art Education and/or MFA in Art completed by the start of the Fall 2027 semester, and either a BA in Art Education or a BFA in Art

• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in a PreK–12 art classroom, including experience working with diverse student populations

• Demonstrated ability to teach Art Education courses, including fundamentals of art education, curriculum and assessment, methods for teaching art, and to supervise student teaching

• College-level teaching experience in art education and/or studio art

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Art Education by the start of the Fall 2027 semester

• New York State Art Teacher certification

• Five (5) or more years of teaching experience in a New York City Department of Education Pre K–12 art classroom

COMPENSATION

Lecturer:

$87,149 - $98,638

Lecturer (Doctoral Schedule):

$93,080 - $111,455

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Upload the following as one attachment:

• Letter of intent

• Curriculum Vitae

• One-page artist statement

• One-page statement of teaching philosophy, including examples of student mentorship

• Sample syllabi for studio art foundations and art education courses

• 20 images of applicant's work clearly labeled with title, media/technique, size, year

• 20 images of student work captioned with title, media, size, year, and level

• Three professional references, including names, email and phone (semi-finalists: references will be sent a link to upload a letter of recommendation)

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

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CLOSING DATE

Please submit completed applications by January 2, 2027 for full consideration. Review of C.V.’s will begin on January 4 and continue until a candidate has been identified.

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CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32977

Location: Lehman College

Job Type: Full-Time