Adjunct Instructor, Public Art

Job overview

The Adjunct Instructor, Public Art role is onsite in Pittsburgh, PA, teaching a seven-week course during the Spring 2027 semester. Compensation is not specified. The course is part of the Master of Arts Management program, jointly offered by Heinz College and the College of Fine Arts. The instructor develops and teaches a graduate elective that prepares students to understand public art practice and administration. Through readings, discussions, practical exercises, and assessments, the course builds knowledge of public art planning, funding, artist selection, community engagement, and stewardship.

What you'll do

• Develop and teach the Public Art course
• select relevant readings
• lead class discussions and practical exercises
• assess student mastery of course concepts
• cover public art history, administration, artist selection, planning, funding, collection management, maintenance, and public engagement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adjunct instructor

public art

pittsburgh pa

carnegie mellon university

graduate course

spring 2027

arts administration

public art planning

artist selection

community engagement

course development

seven-week course

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Seven-week half-semester graduate elective in Spring 2027; no prerequisites are required; scheduling options are subject to consultation with the instructor.

About the employer

Carnegie Mellon University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.