Lecturer, Studio Art Foundations and Art Education

About the role

The Department of Art at Lehman College invites applications for a Lecturer position in Studio Art Foundations and Art Education with teaching and department service responsibilities, to start in fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach studio art foundation courses (e.g., Basic Drawing, Introduction to 2D/3D Design), art education methods, and other courses as assigned consistent with the candidate's qualifications. The role also includes coordinating the graduate Art Education program and working with the School of Education on undergraduate majors paired in the Art Education pathway for grades Pre‑K–12, advising and supporting students seeking NYSED initial teacher certification. We seek an artist‑educator who is student‑centered and will collaborate across campus and the community.

Responsibilities

• Annual workload of 24 course hours, including teaching studio art foundations and art education courses during fall and spring semesters commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications.
• Advising, recruitment, mentorship, and guidance of Art Education students, as well as program and course assessment and other service to the department, school, college, and university as needed.
• Teaching assignments may include evening, weekend, in‑person, and online courses, utilizing multimedia and instructional technologies as appropriate.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate student teachers in PreK–12 settings.
• Plan and deliver theoretical instruction as well as field‑based or studio‑based experiences aligned with the program’s mission, objectives, and curriculum.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the educational needs of students from diverse populations and commit to exploring innovative pedagogical techniques to promote student success.
• Address the realities of teaching in the age of A.I., including both drawbacks and possible uses of A.I. in teaching.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Art Education and/or MFA in Art completed by the start of the Fall 2027 semester, and either a BA in Art Education or a BFA in Art.
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in a PreK–12 art classroom, including experience working with diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated ability to teach Art Education courses, including fundamentals of art education, curriculum and assessment, methods for teaching art, and to supervise student teaching.
• College‑level teaching experience in art education and/or studio art.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Art Education by the start of the Fall 2027 semester.
• New York State Art Teacher certification.
• Five (5) or more years of teaching experience in a New York City Department of Education PreK–12 art classroom.

Compensation

Lecturer: $87,149 – $98,638

Lecturer (Doctoral Schedule): $93,080 – $111,455

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. The university also provides mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of its commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

Full‑time position at Lehman College. Review of applications begins January 4, 2027; submit by January 2, 2027 for full consideration.