Adjunct Instructor: Art History - Origins

Montserrat College of Art; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 4,400; Part time

Job summary

Montserrat College of Art seeks an adjunct instructor to teach AH200 Art History Origins: pre-History to 19th Century this fall. The course engages students through in-class discussions, writing assignments, and critical analyses, with visits to area museums likely. Instructor will contribute to the department's vitality and student experience.

The course runs Monday and Wednesday from 1:35-2:50pm. A Master’s degree is required, and three years of higher education experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Teach AH200 Art History Origins: pre-History to 19th Century.
• Lead in-class discussions and writing assignments focusing on art history across cultures and periods.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Adjunct Instructor: Art History - Origins

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1018

Salary Range: $4,000.00 To $4,400.00 Annually

Montserrat College of Art is seeking adjunct faculty to teach this fall. Adjunct faculty at Montserrat are integral members of the department, contributing to the vitality and experience of all our students.

Position Description

AH200 Art History Origins: pre-History to 19th Century

Through an examination of art and architecture spanning prehistory to the nineteenth century, this covariety of theoretical, analytical and critical means for approaching art from different cultures and periods. Students learn to observe attentively, to describe thoroughly and to analyze critically through directed in- class discussions and writing assignments. Topics may include: analysis of period styles; interpreting subject matter and symbolism; examining the social functions of art and art-making in various historical times and cultures; and evaluating the role of the historian and critic. Typically the course includes visits to area museums.

Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses.

Course Prerequisites: ENG100 College Writing I ( formerly HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking ); grade of C- or higher required

This course is being offered on Monday and Wednesday from 1:35-2:50pm

Requirements

A Master's degree is required. Three years of higher education experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

Position takes place in an educational environment; manual dexterity to use computers is required.

Position will be open until filled.

Montserrat College of Art does not offer visa sponsorship.

Montserrat College of Art is committed to creating an environment of talented and diverse faculty and staff members. Montserrat is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to diversify its workforce as a key initiative in our strategic plan. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.