ART – Art Instructor Qualifications
Art History Courses
A Master’s or PhD in Art History or a Master’s or PhD degree in a related field to include Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences and 30 graduate quarter credits in Art History is required.
Exceptions include the following:
- A vacancy opens unexpectedly immediately ?before or during the term. A temporary replacement may then be hired to complete the term or academic year. The temporary replacement must have a combination of education and experience to adequately cover the course material as recommended by the Art Department Chair and approved by the Division Dean and Dean ?of Instruction.
- An opportunity exists to enhance the ?educational experience of students by offering a unique course or courses taught by an individual with specialized expertise anda regional, national, or international reputation. This individual may teach one term per year.
Studio Art Courses
Master of Fine Arts in Visual or Studio Art is required
Exceptions include the following:
- A vacancy opens unexpectedly immediately ?before or during the term. A temporary replacement may then be hired to complete the term or academic year. The temporary ? replacement must have a combination of education and experience ? to adequately cover the course material as recommended by the ?Art Department Chair and approved by the Division Dean and Dean ?of Instruction.
- An opportunity exists to enhance the ?educational experience of students by offering a unique ?course or courses taught by an artist with specialized expertise anda ?regional, national, or international reputation. This individual may teach one term per year.
- An individual with expertise and education may teach in an area ?where an MFA is not an option, e.g. Calligraphy.
Revised and Approved June 2010
Art History and Studio Art Instructor Qualifications Prior to June 2010