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

Marketing and Communications Manager

The School of Art seeks a Marketing and Communications Manager to lead all aspects of internal and external communication initiatives relating to its undergraduate and graduate programs, public lectures, alumni news, faculty and staff activities, and ongoing special projects. This person will develop and distribute digital and print materials and oversee the school’s weekly digital newsletter, website updates and maintenance, and internal communications with approximately 25 full-time faculty, 15 staff, and over 200 students.

Core responsibilities include:

  • Works closely with the Head of School, Associate Head of School, and other staff to identify and complete all needs related to internal and external communication.
  • Develops and manages School of Art website content, including writing news stories, alumni features, and other stories. Additionally, is responsible for ongoing maintenance and updates to the website, including managing outside contractors as necessary.
  • Responsible for marketing the school’s public programming; including the development and oversight of digital and print promotional materials related to the Visiting Artist Lecture Series, and their distribution.
  • In collaboration with the Director of Undergraduate Admissions and the MFA Program Assistant Director, develops and implements strategic marketing plans for undergraduate and graduate student recruitment.
  • Generates the school’s weekly digital newsletter, received by , students, faculty, staff, alumni, supporters, and other community members.
  • Manages and generates content for social media platforms.
  • Works with students to build materials for and promote an annual Open Studios event and senior exhibition and catalog.
  • Acts as a central point of contact and distribution for internal communications to the school community.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the College of Fine Arts. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively 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.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years academic and/or non-profit communications, PR, marketing experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to think creatively, generate new insights and initiatives, and problem solve.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and outstanding grammar.
  • Experience writing marketing copy such as press releases, artist profiles, community news items, or other written content regarding activities within a university and/or non-profit arts institution.
  • Experience leading branded social media platforms.
  • Proven ability to be self-directed and to prioritize, multi-task, and heed deadlines.
  • Ability to measure and analyze effectiveness of marketing campaigns and shift strategy based on results.

Proficiency in the following areas is strongly preferred:

  • Solid understanding of website content management systems (WordPress, HTML/CSS).
  • Email Campaigns – fluency with MailChimp and/or platforms like Constant Contact.
  • Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro.

Candidates with the following qualifications will be given special consideration:

  • Strong interest and experience in contemporary art and specifically in working directly with artists, students, and staff in a dynamic and innovative art school setting.
  • Experience crafting and managing a budget.
  • Print production & management experience including pre-press/press checks.
  • Photo and Video documentation skills including DSLR Cameras, video cameras, image media management, and an eye for documenting live events, educational activities, performances, physical and digital artworks.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 – 62,000.

Additional information and application.

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.

Additional information and application