Temporary Faculty Art - Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design, Art Appreciation

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Temporary, part-time faculty position for the 2026-2027 academic year.

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 “high research” university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and 106 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery, and personal growth across three vibrant campuses: Statesboro Campus, Armstrong Campus in Savannah, and Liberty Campus in Hinesville.

The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) develops students—both majors and non-majors—into critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, and lifelong learners. With a focus on professional practice and leadership through creative activity, the department provides innovative curricula incorporating relevant technologies and interdisciplinary approaches to prepare students for competitive careers as professional artists, art historians, and designers. Students engage with visiting designers, artists, and scholars, and benefit from scholarship, internship, and travel abroad opportunities.

About the Role

The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art is accepting applications for a pool of part-time faculty positions to support undergraduate programs in Foundations Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design, and Art Appreciation. These positions are filled on an as-needed, semester-by-semester basis.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Observational Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design, or Art Appreciation.
• Teach in various modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online.
• Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Requirements

• Master of Fine Arts degree in Art or a related subject with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Art supporting course assignment(s).
• Classroom instruction experience in higher education.
• Ability to teach Observational Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design, or Art Appreciation.

Skills

• Engaging customer service and ability to support various university constituencies.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office, Google applications, and other position-specific software.
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational, and human relations skills.
• Adherence to University policies and procedures to meet institutional goals and support the University’s mission for student success.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, contact Department Chair Elsie Howington at elsiehill@georgiasouthern.edu.