The Art Program on the Tempe and Online campus at Arizona State University invites applications for Session Instructor to teach undergraduate courses online and/or on-campus in: Studio Art including Animation, Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and/or Sculpture.

These positions are one semester appointments, part time, non-benefits eligible with no tenure implications. A typical Session Instructor course load is one to two classes per semester. Teaching duties include: preparing course materials, responding to and evaluating student work, and availability for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes).

The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment. Individuals hired as Session Instructors may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load.

Anticipated start date is: Summer 2026, session A, B and/or C

Essential Duties

• Prepare and deliver course content, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, critiques, and other teaching activities in accordance with the approved syllabus and academic standards.

• Evaluate student work and provide timely, constructive feedback.

• Assist students through office hours, seminars, or online forums.

• Support course administration as needed (e.g., syllabus preparation, coordination with teaching assistants, keeping accurate course records).

• Teach in one or more of the following modalities: in person, online, or hybrid.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled classroom setting subject to extended periods of standing, lecturing, facilitating classroom activities

• Frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work

• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds

• Occasional activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts

• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions

• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals

For more information about School of Art, please visit art.asu.edu.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 4 years of industry experience or a Master’s degree in relevant field, by time of appointment and 2 years of industry experience
• Evidence of effective teaching

Desired qualifications:

• MFA or Ph.D. in relevant field by time of appointment
• Record of scholarly publication and/or evidence of professional development in relevant field
• Minimum of two years of post-secondary teaching experience

This is a paperless search; only electronic materials will be accepted. To apply, please submit electronically to: apply.interfolio.com/182871 the following:

• Cover Letter of application
• Curriculum vita (CV)
• Contact information for 3 additional references (must include name, email, phone number) not affiliated with ASU

The applicant’s first and last name should appear in each uploaded file name. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair: Kevin Godfrey-Chevalier, kwgodfre@asu.edu

The application deadline is 6/1/2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.