Part-Time Faculty - History of Art and Design

About the role

The Department Of The History Of Art And Design At Pratt Institute (both Brooklyn And Manhattan Campuses), Is Creating a Pool Of Part-time Faculty Applicants For The Fall 2026 Semester To Teach In The Following Areas Art History Survey Courses (Ancient to Medieval; Renaissance to Modern/Contemporary)History of Design Survey Courses (History of Interior Design, History of Industrial Design, History of Communications Design)Asian ArtAfrican ArtLatin American/Pre-Columbian ArtNew Media

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time courses in Art History or Design History, covering areas such as Ancient to Medieval, Renaissance to Modern/Contemporary Art, or the History of Interior, Industrial, and Communications Design at both the Brooklyn and Manhattan campuses.
• Engage with a diverse student body by fostering an inclusive learning environment, leveraging expertise in specialized areas such as Asian Art, African Art, Latin American/Pre-Columbian Art, or New Media, while promoting the values of Pratt’s creative learning community.

Requirements

• Art History Survey Courses: we require that candidates have an MA in the History of Art or the History of Design; ABD or PhD, and teaching experience beyond the TA level is preferred.
• History of Design Survey Courses: we require that candidates have an MA in the History of Design or the History of Art; ABD or PhD, and teaching experience beyond the TA level is preferred.
• Ashan Art, African Art, Latin American/Pre-Columbian Art, New Media: we require that candidates be at least ABD, PhD and teaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Pay Rate: $1,800 - $1,950 per contact hour

Benefits

• Review of applications to begin immediately.

Schedule

• To apply, please submit your c.v. and cover letter. Professional references will be requested later in the interview process. Candidates should be prepared to provide at least three professional references, including two current or former managers/supervisors. We encourage submitting up to five references total to ensure alternate contacts are available if needed.

Please Note: We are currently unable to support new H-1b visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.