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Austin Peay State University

Part-time Instructor (Pool)- Art & Design

601 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37044

Part-time

First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026

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Applications are being accepted for the position of Part-Time Instructor in the Department of Art + Design. The primary needs are for Introduction to Art and Foundations. 

Introduction to Art is a lecture class in the general education core. 

The Foundations sequence includes drawing, two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and time-based design.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

- Teach Intro to Art and Foundations courses on-the-ground; 

- Teach online or other areas of Art + Design as needed; 

- We seek candidates with a strong commitment to teaching excellence. 

Physical Requirements 

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 

Required Minimum Qualifications 

- MFA in Studio Art or Graphic Design or MA in Art History or Art Education for Introduction to Art; 

- MFA in Studio Art or Graphic Design for Foundations. 

- A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Required Documents 

1. Cover Letter 

2. Curriculum Vitae 

Optional Documents 

1. Unofficial Transcript 

2. Letter of Recommendation 1 

3. Letter of Recommendation 2 

4. Letter of Recommendation 3 

5. Online Portfolio

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department.    Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume.   If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application.   Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed.   If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application.   You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted.   Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu