Adjunct, Art Appreciation

AgUpdate; Long Branch (NJ); Hybrid; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Tuition Remission

On campus, Fitness Center – free value

Employee elective deferrals to TIAA, 1

Job summary

Monmouth University’s Art and Design department seeks an Adjunct Professor in Art Appreciation on-site at the West Long Branch campus. The position teaches 3–6 credits per semester and emphasizes inclusive, hands-on activities.

Candidates hold a Master’s in Art or related field (or equivalent combination with teaching art/history) and bring university teaching experience. Application materials include CV, cover letter, references, and artwork PDFs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Art or related field, or combination with teaching art/history.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience at the university level teaching art appreciation.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3-6 credits during the semester.
• Develop and deliver course lectures, discussions and assignments in accordance with the curriculum and learning objectives.
• Provide time during the week to meet with students outside of class.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to student engagement and academic success.
• Develop and administer projects and exams to evaluate student learning outcomes and provide grades in a timely manner.
• Provide timely feedback and guidance to students to support their learning and development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Art or related field

Combination of Master’s degree or higher and experience teaching art or art history

Job description

Adjunct, Art Appreciation

The Art and Design department at Monmouth University is seeking applications for an Adjunct Professor in Art Appreciation. Faculty are encouraged to teach beyond the Western canon and to introduce innovative assignments, including hands‑on activities.

Monmouth University Main Campus – West Long Branch, NJ

Part Time – On‑site

Work Schedule: varies

Total Weeks Per Year: 14

Expected Salary: $1,100 per/credit

Additional Application Material Required

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three Professional References
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Please do NOT use a “link” to your current artwork or student work. Submit a PDF of 20 images with titles identifying the specifics of the exercise. Examples: “exploring balance through repetition” or “demonstrating simultaneous contrast,” or “using contrast for emphasis” or “structural drawing” or “cross contour figure study” etc.

Optional Documents: None

Special Instructions to Applicants

We encourage candidates to include information in the cover letter that addresses their approach to teaching and their plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in their position at Monmouth University.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 3-6 credits during the semester.
• Develop and deliver course lectures, discussions and assignments in accordance with the curriculum and learning objectives.
• Provide time during the week to meet with students outside of class.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to student engagement and academic success.
• Develop and administer projects and exams to evaluate student learning outcomes and provide grades in a timely manner.
• Provide timely feedback and guidance to students to support their learning and development.

Enrichment Statement

Monmouth University values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the teaching and service missions of the university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Art or a related field, or the combination of a Master's degree or higher and experience teaching art or art history. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience at the university level teaching art appreciation.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to

Frederick McKitrick at [e-mail] or 732-263-5752

Working at Monmouth University perks

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Tuition Remission
• Employee elective deferrals to TIAA, 403(b) plan
• On campus, Fitness Center – free membership

Department

Art and Design

Union

N/A

Job Posting Close Date

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

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