Adjunct - Color and 2D Design

Marymount University; United States; On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Marymount University invites applications for an Adjunct Professor, Color and 2D Design at the Main Campus in Arlington, VA.

The role supports foundational courses in the School of Design + Art, teaching both online and in-person formats and following a prepared syllabus delivered via Canvas.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts degree is required with a minimum of 18 graduate credits directly related to the teaching field.
• Five years of professional experience in the field is preferred.
• Experience teaching in higher education or with adult learners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach designated courses, face‑to‑face and/or online (synchronous and asynchronous), including keeping teaching materials current, interacting with students in discussions and hands‑on activities, continuously grading assignments, and monitoring student performance through the courses.
• Maintain appropriate office hours and support students in their educational journey and in their career progression.
• Work with the School of Design + Art Director to identify new subjects in the field and identify yourself or other guest speakers and potential adjuncts to deliver this material.

Education

Master of Arts degree

18 graduate credits directly related to the teaching field

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Professor, Color and 2D Design

Job Details

Division: Academic Affairs | Status: Part Time, Exempt | Target Weekly Hours: 10 | Location: Main Campus – Arlington, Virginia

Job Summary

The School of Design + Art in the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology (BILT) at Marymount University invites applications from persons qualified to teach undergraduate Art studio courses. Color and 2D Design is a foundation course for all students in the School of Design and Art. Applicants will be expected to follow the syllabus and set curriculum for the course already prepared and delivered through Canvas. Faculty are expected to teach high quality courses in online and face‑to‑face settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach designated courses, face‑to‑face and/or online (synchronous and asynchronous), including keeping teaching materials current, interacting with students in discussions and hands‑on activities, continuously grading assignments, and monitoring student performance through the courses.
• Maintain appropriate office hours and support students in their educational journey and in their career progression.
• Work with the School of Design + Art Director to identify new subjects in the field and identify yourself or other guest speakers and potential adjuncts to deliver this material.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts degree is required with a minimum of 18 graduate credits directly related to the teaching field.
• Five years of professional experience in the field is preferred.
• Experience teaching in higher education or with adult learners is preferred.

Compensation

Adjuncts receive remuneration on a semester basis, pay is $1,200 per credit hour. They may make their own contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Marymount University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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