Adjunct Faculty - Art Education - Emmanuel College

Emmanuel College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 5,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus position

Competitive per-course salary

Job summary

Emmanuel College in Boston invites applications for an adjunct teaching appointment in the Art department, in collaboration with Education, to offer SP27: Methods and Materials for Teaching Art (Grades 5-12). This course supports MA licensure for prospective visual arts teachers.

Responsibilities include teaching in person on M/W from 4:15–5:30, holding student hours, and preparing and grading assignments, lesson plans and projects.

Qualifications

• Licensure in Visual Arts Grades 5-12 required.
• Experience with undergraduate and/or pre-service teacher education encouraged.
• Ability to teach SP27: Methods and Materials for Teaching Art for Grades 5-12.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and teach in person classes (M/W 4:15-5:30).
• Hold student hours (1 hour per class).
• Prepare and grade assignments, lesson plans and projects.

Skills

Teaching art 5-12

Curriculum design

Education

Licensure in Visual Arts Grades 5-12

Job description

Emmanuel College-a Catholic, coeducational, residential, liberal arts and sciences college in Boston-has been educating critical thinkers, ethical decision makers and community leaders since 1919. Situated in Boston's Fenway neighborhood within the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, Emmanuel's 17-acre campus is home to nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College provides boundless opportunities for students to expand their worldview through rigorous coursework, significant internship and career opportunities throughout the Boston area and beyond, collaborations with distinguished and dedicated faculty, and participation in a dynamic campus community. Emmanuel's more than 70 programs in the arts, humanities, education, natural sciences, business and nursingfoster spirited discourse and substantive learning experiences that honor the College's commitment to educate the whole person and prepare students to emerge as tomorrow's leaders. For more information, visit www.emmanuel.edu.

Job Description:

Emmanuel College invites applications to the Art department in collaboration with the Education Department for anadjunct position to teach an undergraduate course SP27: Methods and Materials for Teaching Art (Grades 5-12) on M/W 4:15-5:30. This course is required for Secondary Education/Studio Art double majors pursuing MA licensure to teach visual arts Grades 5-12.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing for and teaching in person classes (see time frames above)
• Holding student hours (1 hour per class)
• Preparing and grading assignments, lesson plans, and projects

Course Goals and Outcomes

Goals:

• Develop an understanding of best practices in teaching art in 5-12.
• Understand stages of childhood development and the relationship to artistic development. Explore content, process, and context as they apply to art instruction, and to student learning in 5-12.
• Develop an understanding of effective approaches in the design, delivery, and assessment of art instruction.
• Become aware of a variety of successful teaching methods that lead to the realization of curriculum goals.
• Gain confidence through knowledge and skills for teaching art from 5-12 centers.
• Understand the value of the art process in numerous settings and populations.
• Develop and understand studio and time management

As a result of participating in this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate instructional methods to meet the needs of secondary school students including special needs students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective instructional methods, classroom safety practices and management techniques as they relate to the use of specific media in art production.
• Demonstrate understanding of methods used to design art instruction that promotes visual literacy, interdisciplinary and cultural connections, and incorporates art history, criticism, aesthetics, visual culture, and art production.
• Demonstrate the use of effective assessment tools.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of computer productivity tools in delivery of art instruction, and classroom management and organization.
• Observe and evaluate the practice of art instruction by participating in a 30-hour art practicum assignment.

Requirements:

Licensure in Visual Arts Grades 5-12, expertise in teaching students with and working with 5-Grade 12 learners, deep understanding and experience with the Visual Arts standards as outlined by MA DESE, experience working with undergraduate students and/or pre-service or in-service teachers.

Additional Information:

Emmanuel College values a welcoming and supportive community for all. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices based on qualifications and experience.

Unless otherwise stated above, this is an on-campus position. This is not a remote or hybrid position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

The posted salary range reflects the good-faith compensation estimate for this position. The actual pay offered will be based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity factors. $4,950-$5,500 per course (If enrollment is below 10 students, salary will be prorated)