The School of Art seeks professional artists, educators and administrators with an interest in interdisciplinary practice and expanding what it means to be a school in the 21st Century. The School of Art consists of 23 full-time faculty, 13 staff members, about 200 undergraduates and 18 graduate students.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply at the links included with each job posting.
Please do not send application materials directly to the school.
Current Openings
Undergraduate Curriculum Coordinator
Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Fine Arts (CFA), School of Art, is searching for an Undergraduate Curriculum Coordinator to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. The Undergraduate Curriculum Coordinator will contribute to the department by supporting the school’s growth and evolution as it increases its student matriculation and implements a new curriculum, currently moving into year three of a four-year rollout. The position requires a self-sufficient problem solver able to work both independently on projects and in team settings. The position will oversee planning, scheduling, and implementing the course schedule, a process that will require collaborative data assessment of student matriculation; understanding of student trends and career intentions; ongoing faculty engagement; and awareness of two different degree communities within the school (BFA and BXA). This position also includes adjunct faculty engagement and onboarding; awareness of teaching facilities both inside and outside of the school; and administration and coordination of academic benchmarks related to student reviews, external accreditation, and future planning efforts.
Core responsibilities include:
- Work with a team that will include the Head of School, Assistant Head of Academic Affairs, and Director of Foundational Studies, to help to oversee numerous aspects of the school’s curricular planning, scheduling, and implementation.
- Engage with faculty, leading all aspects of the schedule and structure of courses to meet the needs of the curriculum as well as the size of the student body and its matriculation at each year and corresponding course level (foundational, intermediate, and advanced).
- Develop communication and enrollment solicitation materials for courses and curricular content in partnership with the SOA Marketing and Communication Manager.
- Handle the incoming and forthcoming adjunct community, assisting with planning, solicitation, hiring, communications, and onboarding of adjunct instructors.
- Work in tandem with the Assistant Head of Academic Affairs and Director of Foundational Studies to manage, structure, and schedule student reviews and other benchmarking.
- Liaise with our BXA degree office in helping the school oversee the movement and matriculation of its BXA population, as well as other student transfer and retention efforts.
- Work in tandem with the Head of School, Assistant Head of Academic Affairs, and Director of Foundational Studies to support student transition and retention efforts.
- Be a lead organizer of data collection and information for NASAD application and recurring accreditation.
Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within CFA. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued proficiencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to optimally interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
You should demonstrate:
- Proof of excellent organizational skills
- Awareness of 4-year undergraduate curricular structures
- Proficiency with data management software and data presentation software, including spreadsheets and the Adobe creative suite
- Familiarity with art school curriculum and culture
- Experience working within team environments in academic settings
- Experience working with deadlines, fast turnaround, and last-minute updates or changes
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3-5 years of proven experience
Requirements:
- Successful background check
Additional Information:
- Work Posture: This position is operating on a hybrid schedule, with an on-campus/in office presence 3 days a week.
Salary range: $55,000 – $57,000
Rolling Applicant Pools
Adjunct Instructors
The School of Art at Carnegie Mellon University continually seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach a variety of studio courses. Examples of courses for which we seek instructors include foundation-, intermediate-, and advanced-level courses. Studio classes typically meet for three hours a day, two days a week, over a 14-week semester and have an average enrollment of 15 students per class.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis all year long. Candidates who meet criteria for needed courses will be contacted during planning for the fall or spring semesters.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized or underrepresented in art and higher education and who will contribute to the breadth of our program.
Additional information and applications:
Adjunct Pool: Drawing, Painting, Print Media, and Photography
Adjunct Pool: Electronic & Time-Based Media
Adjunct Pool: Sculpture, Installation, & Site Work
Pre-College Instructors
The School of Art’s Summer Pre-College Program at Carnegie Mellon University continually seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach various studio courses. This is an open call for part-time adjunct instructors in the areas of Drawing, Painting, Print Media, Photography, Sculpture, and Animation.
The School of Art’s Pre-College Program is a three- or six-week academic experience for talented and highly motivated high school students entering their junior and senior years (grades 11 & 12). The 2024 summer program, which will operate in person and on campus, begins on June 24 and runs through August 2. In-person classes are offered on a Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday schedule from 9am to 12pm, and 1pm to 4pm. Courses have an average enrollment of 15 students per class.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis all year long. Candidates who meet the criteria for needed courses will be contacted during planning for summer programming.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized or underrepresented in art and higher education and who will contribute to the breadth of our program.