The Department of Art & Art History is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Art Education. The candidate will be an innovative educator with a background in visual arts who will contribute to the department’s B.F.A in Art, concentration in Art Education; and the School of Professional Studies’ Graduate Certificate in Education, concentration in Art Education. Both concentrations result in K-12 Licensure. The successful candidate will teach art education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load, and service on some Department, College, and University committees. Assigned courses include both online and face-to-face classes. Duties may include supervision and observation of Student Teacher internship candidates, and teaching courses such as: Integrating Art Across the Curriculum, Elementary or Secondary Methods, and Artists as Teachers. 

The Art Education concentrations prepare teacher candidates to be leaders in varied educational communities through a rigorous professional curriculum that fosters a love of teaching and learning, understanding of learner-centered needs, and mastery of studio/classroom best practices. Art Education faculty work closely with colleagues in the studio concentrations; Arts Education faculty, Art History program; University Galleries; and College of Education.

Starts August 10, 2026. Salary and start up package commensurate with qualifications. Nine-month position includes 8 courses per year. Initial contract will be for 3 years.

Minimum Required Education/Experience Requirements:

• Masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education in relevant education or art education field along with professional work experience in K-12 classrooms.
• Current North Carolina K12 Teaching License in Art, Teaching License in Art in another state, or qualified to become licensed in NC.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology and digital media to support teaching.
• Critical competence in some forms of visual art studio practice.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor art teachers through observation, feedback, and coaching. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• A terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Three years of successful Visual Arts teaching in K-12 settings.
• Confident leadership and communication skills, with ability to work collaboratively.
• Command of pedagogical practices in art and design teaching and learning, especially for children and youth. Experience with contemporary issues in education.
• Experience with practicum and clinical teaching supervision. 
• Familiarity with state standards governing teacher education programs and teacher licensure.
• Ability to work supportively with students, faculty, staff, clinical educators, and alumni in the maintenance and development of a professional learning community.

• Knowledge of edTPA and CPAST instruments for teacher candidate assessment will be helpful.
• Knowledge of contemporary art and art history.
• An understanding of classroom teaching as both practice and research. 

Application Schedule & Requirements:

Screening will begin in November and will continue until the position is filled. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2025. Applicants are required to complete an electronic application. Hiring is subject to budget availability.

For electronic application: please go to jobs.charlotte.edu; the Position Designation is Faculty; and the Position Number is 001365. Direct link https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/64650.

Please prepare each of the following documents to be submitted and uploaded individually in PDF format:

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. 1-Page Teaching Philosophy statement. 
4. Examples of course syllabi and/or K-12 curriculum
5. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
6. Contact information for three references

Please note that applicants will be subject to a criminal background check.