Assistant/Associate Professor: Drawing and Painting

University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Paid leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applications for a tenure-track position teaching Fine Arts courses within the Department of Fine Arts (UMES-SESA-Fine Arts). The ideal candidate will engage undergraduates using innovative delivery methods, student-centered techniques, and real-world experiences.

Salary ranges from $65,000 to $75,000. The role emphasizes excellence in teaching, research, and service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• MFA degree required from an accredited institution by appointment date.
• College-level teaching experience (HBCU preferred).
• Proficiency with industry-standard graphic design software: Adobe CC (Ps, Ai, Id, Ae).
• Proficiency in drawing and painting with high professional standards.
• Experience in drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration, graphic design, or sculpture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the painting and drawing classes of the Applied Design major.
• Teach 12 credit hours a semester.
• Hold regular office hours and attend scheduled meetings.
• Recruit and advise students and engage in research in painting and/or drawing.
• Contribute service to department, university, and community.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Proficiency with drawing/painting

Ability to work in diverse community

Education

MFA degree in Graphic Design/Illustration/Painting/Drawing/Printmaking

Tools

Adobe CC (Ps, Ai, Id, Ae)

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization’s Summary Statement:
The Department of Fine Arts at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applicants for a tenure track position teaching Fine Arts courses. Experience working with undergraduates using innovative course delivery methods, student-centered techniques, and delivery of real-world experiences for students are highly desired.

The ideal candidate will contribute to the mission of preparing students from a variety of backgrounds to be successful. Beyond teaching classes, experience with placement or remediation is necessary. In addition, the individual filing this position will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate coursework, in research/scholarship, and service to the Department, University, and the Profession.

Salary Range - $65,000 - $75,000

Benefits

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees
  and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
  Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision
  coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions.
• Leave benefits include paid sick leave (15 days), collegial (3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the painting and drawing classes of the Applied Design major.
• Teach 12 credit hours a semester.
• Hold regular office hours and attend scheduled meetings.
• Recruit and advise students, be actively engaged in research in the fields of painting and/or drawing.
• Contribute service to the department, university and community.
• Demonstrate a strong, self-motivated work ethic, flexibility, and demonstrate capability to work both independently and constructively as a member of a diverse community.
• Demonstrate a strong, unwavering commitment to fostering an anti-racist, equitable work environment supportive of people from different cultures, backgrounds, and life paths.
• Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Performs other related duties assigned by the department Chair.

Required Qualifications

• MFA degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, or other relevant arts disciplines from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
• College level teaching experience. (HBCU preferred)
• Proficiency in industry standard graphic design software: Adobe CC (Ps, Ai, Id, Ae)
• Proficiency with all forms of drawing and painting with exceptional professional standards
• Experience in one or more of the following: drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration, graphic design, sculpture (analog or digital)
• A portfolio with 20 works in PDF format

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Canvas or a related Learning Management System.

Physical Demands

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences

• A history of gallery exhibitions and/or publications
• Interest and/or expertise in bridging the gap between Fine Arts, Illustration, and Graphic Design.
• A professional website

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants must submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• An inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore through your teaching, research, and service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
• A link to an online portfolio of your current professional work and (if possible) 10 or more examples of student work (labeled as such).
• Contact information for three professional references, current or past supervisor (references will not be contacted without prior consent).

The following documents are optional and may be uploaded:

• A sample syllabus
• A sample project assignment
• A teaching philosophy statement

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-SESA-Fine Arts

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$65,000 -$75,000

EEO Statement

UMESis an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunityinstitution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University’s educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliationfor asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.