University of North Texas - Denton is hiring: Studio Art: Adjunct Instructor in

Title: Studio Art : Adjunct Instructor

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design

Department: UNT-Studio Art-136300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit

Department Summary

The Department of Studio Art offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts, B.F.A. degree, which offers students an intensive exploration across a breadth of seven media concentrations and within a depth of discipline that allows students to prepare to be an artist, begin a career in the arts, or to continue their studies in graduate school.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Studio Art seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters. The specific courses may vary from semester to semester, and openings to teach these courses develop periodically, depending on department teaching needs.

The anticipated need for Adjunct Instructors whose duties may include but are not limited to teaching ASTU courses in Figure Drawing, Ceramics, Drawing & Painting, Metals & Jewelry, New Media Art, Photography, Printmaking, Rotating Topics, and Sculpture. Classes meet Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu in 3- hour sessions: 8am-11am, 11am-2pm, 2pm-5pm, and 5pm-8pm.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal Degree or equivalent experience in the field of visual arts, studio arts, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in higher education or equivalent.
• Demonstrated exhibition record or equivalent.

Work Schedule: varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle: No

Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions: Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits: For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

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