Wheaton College
Norton, Massachusetts, United States
(on-site)
Posted
3 days ago
Job Function
Other
Description
Posting Number:0601249
Position Title:
Affiliated Instructor in the Creative Arts
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Type:
Part-Time
Staff Term:
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Spring Semester Only
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
Visual Art/History of Art
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Wheaton College Department of Creative Arts, which houses the Visual Art Program, seeks a qualified individual to teach one section one sections of Drawing I scheduled in the Spring '26 semester:
ART 116: Drawing I
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:20 pm
Spring 2026
This course introduces drawing as a practice of observation, analysis, and expression. We explore the fundamentals of line, shape, value, proportion and perspective through a variety of drawing techniques. Working primarily from direct perception, we will explore objects, landscape, and the human figure. We emphasize the breadth of the drawing experience and its application across disciplines. Drawing I develops technical proficiency as a path to conceptual development, and prepares students for further study in visual art.
ART 116: Drawing I
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:20 pm
Spring 2026
This course introduces drawing as a practice of observation, analysis, and expression. We explore the fundamentals of line, shape, value, proportion and perspective through a variety of drawing techniques. Working primarily from direct perception, we will explore objects, landscape, and the human figure. We emphasize the breadth of the drawing experience and its application across disciplines. Drawing I develops technical proficiency as a path to conceptual development, and prepares students for further study in visual art.
Minimum Qualifications:
MA or MFA in Visual/ Fine Art
Preferred Qualifications:
Collegiate teaching experience
Compensation and Benefits:
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The per course salary for this position is $5,000.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The per course salary for this position is $5,000.
Physical Demands:
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton's core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
11/05/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax:
Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
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Supplemental Questions:
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Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References
- Teaching Philosophy
- Additional Documents 1
- Additional Documents 2
- Teaching Materials
- Media Link
PI279522116
Job ID: 81070200