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.
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.
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Fine Art Instructor
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Fine Art Instructor
Colts Neck, NJ · On-site
$200 - $500/wk
Foundation skills in all visual fine art media including drawing, watercolor, pastel, collage, & acrylic and/or oil painting a must. Competitive pay for candidates who are driven, reliable, and have ...
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Fine Art Instructor
Colts Neck, NJ · On-site
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$16.25 - $21.75/hr
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Paint Foreman
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$17.25 - $23/hr
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$16.25 - $21.75/hr
... oil, and grease from the surfaces to be covered, removing old paint and wall coverings, cracks and holes are filled and smoothed over. - Must know what materials were used to make the paint and which ...
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Spray Painter
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Job description
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
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