Adjunct Instructor of Studio Art (painting / drawing)

College of Charleston
College of Charleston

Posted on Aug 20, 2026

Adjunct Instructor of Studio Art (painting / drawing)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates must submit a portfolio of 20 artworks, 20 student works, a reference list, and a cover letter and CV.

Posting Details

General Information
Rank Adjunct Instructor
FLSA Exempt
Position Type Adjunct
Internal Title Adjunct Instructor of Studio Art (painting / drawing)
Department Studio Arts
School/Area School of the Arts
Posting Number A2026021P
Specialty and subspecialty, if any, sought
Painting
Courses to be covered
Painting 1 and Painting 2, Drawing 1 and Drawing 2
Position Description
The Department of Studio Art seeks applicants for our Painting/Drawing adjunct instructor pool, with the potential to teach 1-3 courses per semester. Contracts are on a semester-by-semester basis and are dependent on enrollment. Candidates must have an MFA with a focus in painting and at least one year of teaching experience outside of graduate school. The ability to teach perceptual oil painting with a focus on still life, landscape, and the figure is required. Candidates must be well-versed in historical and contemporary concepts in painting. Ability to teach introductory-level drawing is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates must submit a portfolio of 20 artworks, 20 student works, a reference list, and a cover letter and CV.
Is this position Grant funded? No
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18382

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Slideshow of Personal Work (limited to 20 images)
  4. Slideshow of Student Work (limited to 20 images)
  5. Reference List
Optional Documents