part-time instructor in visual arts
Jul 23, 2026 · The American College of Greece
What you'll do
- Teach foundational courses in color, drawing, painting, and digital image practices
- Develop and guide students in interdisciplinary art projects
- Maintain an active professional practice as a contemporary artist with a strong exhibition record
- Engage with students from diverse backgrounds
- Contribute to the Visual Arts Department through interdisciplinary artistic practice
Key requirements
- Teaching Experience in higher education in Visual Arts including drawing, painting, and digital image
- Professional Practice as a Contemporary Artist with exhibition profile
- Ability to Develop and Finalize Interdisciplinary Art Projects
- Oral and Written Communication in English
- Interpersonal Skills and Organisational Skills
- Ability to Work Independently and as Part of a Team
- Fine Arts / Closely Related Fieldpreferred
About the job
The American College of Greece (ACG) invites applications for the position of Part-Time Instructor in Visual Arts in the Visual Arts Department of the Frances Rich School of Fine and Performing Arts. This position is intended for an interdisciplinary contemporary artist and educator with the ability to teach foundational courses in color, drawing, painting, and/or digital image practices.
The successful candidate will be an active contemporary artist with a strong exhibition record and a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary artistic practice.
Required Qualifications:
MA and significant professional experience, MFA, or PhD in a closely related field.
Teaching and practical experience with painting/drawing or with digital image.
Active professional practice as a contemporary artist with a relevant exhibition profile.
Required Skills and Experience:
Teaching Experience in higher education, preferably at an English – speaking institution, in the field of Visual Arts. Emphasis in drawing, painting and digital image.
Ability to help students develop and finalize interdisciplinary art projects.
Professional experience as a contemporary artist. Experience in a range of art techniques and applications. A portfolio (or site) will be required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Skills:
Evidence of delivery of art-related projects in the community.
Interest in working across disciplines (such as curatorial, organizational, theoretical etc.)
Experience in establishing productive links with arts organizations, galleries, museums, schools and community groups.
Other Requirements:
Eligibility to obtain a Ministry of Education Faculty Registry Number prior to the start of the contract.
About the company
Located in Athens, and originally founded in 1875 in Smyrna, Deree – The American College of Greece is the oldest American-accredited college in Europe and the largest private college in Greece. ACG is an independent, not for profit, nonsectarian, co-educational academic institution.
The College is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation. The College strives to maximize valuable talent and potential, and eliminate unconscious bias, prejudice and stereotyping in the workplace.
Job applicants are assessed according to criteria such as suitable qualifications for the positions(s) available, experience, personal skills, ability, potential, and performance in interviews and on employment tests, and receive impartial treatment regardless of age, gender, color, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Deree – The American College of Greece. Deree seeks high-achieving, student-centered individuals to join our community of faculty and staff.
If interested in applying for a position at Deree, applicants should submit a CV, cover letter and contact information (name, e-mail address, telephone number) for at least three persons who can provide a professional reference). Screening of applicants will continue until positions are filled.
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About the company
Located in Athens, and originally founded in 1875 in Smyrna, Deree – The American College of Greece is the oldest American-accredited college in Europe and the largest private college in Greece. ACG is an independent, not for profit, nonsectarian, co-educational academic institution.
The College is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation. The College strives to maximize valuable talent and potential, and eliminate unconscious bias, prejudice and stereotyping in the workplace.
Job applicants are assessed according to criteria such as suitable qualifications for the positions(s) available, experience, personal skills, ability, potential, and performance in interviews and on employment tests, and receive impartial treatment regardless of age, gender, color, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Deree – The American College of Greece. Deree seeks high-achieving, student-centered individuals to join our community of faculty and staff.
If interested in applying for a position at Deree, applicants should submit a CV, cover letter and contact information (name, e-mail address, telephone number) for at least three persons who can provide a professional reference). Screening of applicants will continue until positions are filled.
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