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... CV, MFA in Art, or a related area 2 years of teaching experience is required. This could include an instructor of record position while in graduate school. Experience teaching at a university or ...

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How much do part time mfa graduate jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time mfa graduate in Chicago, IL is $22.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.81 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time MFA Graduate vs Art Instructor?

AspectPart Time MFA GraduateArt Instructor
Required CredentialsMaster of Fine Arts (MFA) degreeOften requires an MFA or equivalent experience
Work EnvironmentFlexible, project-based, or freelance settingsEducational institutions, studios, community centers
Employer & Industry UsageArt galleries, universities, freelance clientsSchools, colleges, art programs
Common Search & ComparisonPart Time MFA Graduate vs Art Instructor

While both roles often require an MFA degree, a Part Time MFA Graduate typically works on freelance or project-based assignments, whereas an Art Instructor is employed by educational institutions to teach art classes. The key difference lies in employment setting and responsibilities, with the MFA graduate focusing on personal or freelance projects, and the Art Instructor on classroom instruction.

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Part Time Faculty, The Art School

DePaul University

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


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Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Description
The Art School, within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University, invites expressions of interest in part-time faculty teaching. Part-time teaching opportunities fluctuate from quarter to quarter throughout the academic year. The applicants with expertise that match the course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview. The School will work with selected individuals to determine their schedule. Courses are not guaranteed; however, the School does its best to give ample notice about available classes or potential course cancellations.
Qualifications
- a cover letter indicating teaching experience and interests.
- a current CV, MFA in Art, or a related area
- 2 years of teaching experience is required. This could include
an instructor of record position while in graduate school.
- Experience teaching at a university or liberal arts college preferred.
- Examples of their artwork, and student work-if available (Which can be a website)
- list of three professional references
- 2 examples of syllabi and corresponding student evaluations
Application Instructions
The applicant's schedule must be flexible to accommodate quarterly course schedules (studio block meets for 2 hours and 45 minutes, twice a week, M/W, TU/TH).
This posting applies to the following sub-disciplinary specialties:
Studio Art (Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Digital Imaging in Studio Art)
Photography and Media Art (Photography, Digital Photography, Intermedia/Web Art, and Video Art) Graphic Art
Please visit the following URL for information about the program and course offerings: art-media-design.depaul.edu.
Considerations:
Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

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