Art Adjunct Instructor

Category: Adjunct Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Arts and Humanities Department Locations: Watertown, NY Posted: Sep 23, 2026 Closes: Aug 31, 2027 - 11:59 PM EDT Type: Part-time Position ID: 205108 Share About Jefferson Community College: Come work in beautiful northern New York at Jefferson Community College located in Watertown, New York, near the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Jefferson serves students pursuing credit courses in liberal arts, business, math, science, allied health and technology for transfer or career purposes. We also offer a multitude of workshops for professional training, personal development, and youth.

Job Description

The Arts and Humanities Department at Jefferson Community College is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to grow our adjunct pool. Candidates may be needed to teach in one or more of the following courses: Digital Photography 1 and 2; History of Western Art 1, Art Appreciation, Basic Drawing, Basic Painting, Three-Dimensional Design, Ceramics 1 and 2; and Color Line and Design.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Art, the concentration would depend on the course. Prior teaching experience at the college level is required. Applicants must interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations, foster inclusion, and promote equal access and treatment for groups traditionally under-represented in higher education. Additional Information: This is a pooled search.

Jefferson Community College is seeking to develop a pool of qualified applicants. Applications will be accepted for the duration of the posting and will remain on file for up to three years. Qualified applicants may be considered for part-time teaching vacancies as they occur. The College determines the need for adjunct instructors based on course offerings each term, and it is not possible to predict staffing needs for future semesters.

When an opening does occur, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Level A - $665/credit hour Level B - $785/credit hour after teaching 6 semesters at Jefferson.

Application Instructions

To Apply: For consideration, please apply by selecting the " " button. The following documentation/information is REQUIRED: Cover letter Résumé Unofficial college transcript(s) showing degree(s) conferred Contact information for three professional references Completion of the Employment Application Form. Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue throughout the duration of the posting. Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2027.

Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses. Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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