Temporary, Part-Time Position in Art Education

Temporary, Part-Time Position in Art Education

Location
Kutztown, PA

Job Type
Temporary Part Time

Job Number
AY 26.27 0015C

Division
Academic Affairs

Department
Art Education

Opening Date
10/28/2026

Closing Date
Continuous

Classification
APSCUF

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.

The Department of Art Education at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania invites applicants for a temporary part-time position(s) to teach undergraduate in the Spring semester of 2027. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth; and service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Art Education or related
• Three years of teaching in K-12 public education
• The applicant should demonstrate a clear understanding of contemporary historical trends and art and art education
• Successful interview and demonstration of relevant ability required

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Art Education
• Five years of teaching in K-12 public education

Supplemental Information

Applicants should submit the following materials through NeoEd: (a) letter of application; (b) a current curriculum vitae; (c) examples of visual creative expressions; (d) contact information for at least three (3) references for e-reference requests; (e) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts to NeoEd:

Please upload your professional portfolio to the “Other” attachment box. Professional portfolios should contain 10 examples of your professional work submitted as images and/or links to videos within a single PDF. For videos, insert them in the PDF from Vimeo or YouTube. Images and links should be captioned with relevant information. (date, title, media, and description)

To add your portfolio of student work, scroll to the bottom of the attachment list, click “+ Add Supplemental Attachments,” select the “Other” dropdown category, and upload your additional portfolio. Student portfolios should contain 10 examples of your student work submitted as images and/or links to videos within a single PDF. For videos, insert them in the PDF from Vimeo or YouTube. Images and links should be captioned with relevant information. (date, title, media, description, and course where work was completed)

Portfolios cannot exceed 10MB; please compress your documents if they exceed 10MB.

The due date for full consideration is November 6, 2026. Applicants are accepted until the position is filled. Official transcripts from all degree programs will be required if selected for an interview. Please address the application letter to the Search Committee Chair, Department of Art Education, Kutztown University, 15200 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA 19530.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610 683-4700 or by email at socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the university’s Title IX coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by email at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/aboutku/administrativeoffices/socialequity.html.

Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, which contain policy statements and crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, are available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.

To be eligible for coverage under the State System health plan, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time.

The link for the benefits for this group is: https://passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/sshe-summary.pdf (Download PDF reader)

• Medical/Prescription Drug PPO health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage.
• Healthy U Wellness Program Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums.
• Dental and Vision Coverage Offered at no additional cost to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services.
• Group Life Insurance Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000.
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.
• Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times the annual salary up to $500,000.
• Group Retirement Plans Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees’ Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options.
• Voluntary Retirement Plans All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition Waiver benefits vary by employee group.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.