Adjunct Assistant Professor, Studio Art

The Carthage College Art & Design Department is currently accepting applications for adjunct studio art faculty. The positions are for the 2026 fall semester and begin August 26 and end Dec 11. Applicants may apply to teach 1-3 courses.

ART 1071 FOUNDATIONS, MATERIALS: Objects+Space Mondays and Wednesdays 1:35pm-4:35pm

ART 2000 Drawing I Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00pm-4:00pm

ART 2750: 4D Video Art & Sound Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00pm-9:00pm

ART 3000 Advanced Drawing (involves figure drawing) Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm-9:00pm

These courses meet twice per week for 3 hours each class period.

An MFA is required for the position and any hired applicant is subject to a background check. Opportunities for 1-3 classes in the 2026-27 spring semester are likely for hired applicants.

Interested applicants, please forward or provide a link with cover letter, CV, portfolio of images of your artwork, images of student artwork, if available, and artist statement carthageart@carthage.edu. Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

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Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

This position requires a background screening