Adjunct Faculty

Sotheby’s Institute of Art 

Adjunct Job Description

About the Institute

For 50 years, Sotheby’s Institute of Art has been preparing students for careers in the art world. Students get a rare inside look at the business of art while exploring both the scholarly and practical sides of the art world, including the skills and professional connections necessary for successful entry into many art business fields. We have more than 8,000 alumni worldwide, working across all areas of the art industry.

Sotheby’s Institute of Art is the pioneer in the study of art and its markets.  Our academically innovative and professionally-focused curriculum enables students to acquire specialized knowledge of art’s objects, histories, and markets to impact art and related industries.  The Institute is committed to fostering future generations of art business leaders and cultural stewards.

POSITION

Sotheby’s Institute of Art is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach a course in the MA or Online Premier program for the upcoming term. Adjunct Faculty instructors are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom or off-site locations. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, online, hybrid and/or blended formats.  In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluations, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Candidates must have a strong, demonstrated knowledge of art history, the art market and/or other facets of business and art related to our curricula. Terminal degree or equivalent experience required.

Preferred

Experience teaching online or in person for higher education. Candidate should have excellent written, verbal, and digital communication, computer, and organizational skills. Experience working with online students of all demographics is desirable. An understanding of learning management systems helpful.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Sotheby’s Institute of Art welcomes and strives for diversity—including but not limited to race, class, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic background—in our student body, faculty, and staff in order to foster an inclusive educational community with a wealth of perspectives and experiences, and to cultivate a multi-faceted, global professional network that will better serve our students and alumni as cultural stewards and international art market leaders.

Sotheby’s Institute of Art  is committed to ensuring equal employment, education opportunity, and equal access to services, programs, and activities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, gender characteristics, marital status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or ex-offender status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely based upon a protected characteristic.