Adjunct Faculty (Part-time) for the History and Theory of Art

t Posted On: October 28, 2026 Hours: Part Time Description: The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Cooper Union is currently accepting submissions from qualified candidates to teach elective courses in the History and Theory of Art curriculum. We especially seek faculty with expertise in any of the following areas of art history and theory: global topics and approaches, emphasizing non-western and/ or Indigenous art and visual cultures of any era; late 20th-21st century art practices especially considering issues of ecologies and environmentalism. A demonstrated record of undergraduate teaching is preferred. About The Cooper Union: The Cooper Union was founded in 1859 by philanthropist Peter Cooper to provide an education "equal to the best" to all who qualify, regardless of race, religion, gender, wealth or social status.

Today, The Cooper Union provides a rigorous professional education in the Schools of Art, Architecture, and Engineering, including a broad curriculum offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Fostering a culture of collaboration among a diverse student body and faculty, The Cooper Union teaches students that art, architecture, and engineering have cultural, environmental, and ethical contexts and consequences. As students develop their professional abilities, they recognize their responsibility to advance science and art and to create a sustainable future.

Qualifications

ABD or PhD degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent and demonstrated strong teaching record preferred. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience. This is a unionized position. How to apply: Review of applications are ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing both specialization and teaching philosophy, and sample syllabi (if available) to [email protected] . Letters of recommendation are optional. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of historically underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Rates start at $111.89 per hour This is a unionized position. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Email materials to: [email protected] Founded by inventor, industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1859, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offers education in art, architecture and engineering, as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences. “My feelings, my desires, my hopes, embrace humanity throughout the world,” Peter Cooper proclaimed in a speech in 1853. He looked forward to a time when, “knowledge shall cover the earth as waters cover the great deep.” From its beginnings, Cooper Union was a unique institution, dedicated to founder Peter Cooper's proposition that education is the key not only to personal prosperity but to civic virtue and harmony .

Peter Cooper wanted his graduates to acquire the technical mastery and entrepreneurial skills, enrich their intellects and spark their creativity, and develop a sense of social justice that would translate into action .