Lecturer of Art Education

Position Number: 001365 Department: Col of Arts & Architecture (Col) Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months Per Year: 9 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 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 departmentu2019s B.F.A in Art, concentration in Art Education; and the School of Professional Studiesu2019 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. 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. Hiring is subject to budget availability. Minimum Experience / Education: UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. Preferred Education Skills and Experience: 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.

Created: 2025-10-31