Part-time Instructor, School of the Arts
About the role
The School of the Arts (SOTA) at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) invites applications for its ongoing pool of part-time instructors across a range of disciplines within the School of the Arts, including Art & Design, Music, Theatre & Dance, and other related areas as instructional needs arise. We seek passionate and skilled artist-educators, practitioners, and scholars who are committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring students. Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in their field and a dedication to fostering student learning, creativity, and engagement in both introductory and advanced coursework. Part-time faculty may be considered for teaching assignments in a variety of subject areas depending on departmental needs and candidate qualifications. Courses may include studio, performance, lecture, seminar, laboratory, or technology-based instruction. While there is no specific position associated with this posting at this time, applications will be used to build and maintain a qualified pool of instructors for future part-time teaching opportunities within the School of the Arts. Appointments are made on an as-needed basis and are contingent upon enrollment, funding, and programmatic needs.
Responsibilities
- Teaching a two or three-contact hour course during scheduled course times.
- Creating a syllabus with a timeline of classes for students.
- Providing times to meet students outside of class (office hours; virtual or face-to-face).
- Managing course content for students through Canvas.
- Managing mid-term and final grades through the MyNKU online grading system.