Associate Director, Arts Education & Living-Learning

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland College Park seeks a Lecturer & Associate Director to lead the Arts program within College Park Scholars. The role combines teaching two courses per semester with curricular innovation, experiential learning, and student advising.

Reporting to the Program Director, the AD will manage events, cultivate partnerships, supervise teaching assistants, and represent the program at university events. Some evenings/weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least two years teaching in higher education.
• Graduate degree in education or arts and humanities preferred.
• Two+ years of professional experience in arts-related field.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, computing, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of two courses per semester and develop related co-curricular programming.
• Advance curriculum development and experiential learning opportunities.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
• Provide robust logistical, operational, and organizational support for events.
• Schedule advising sessions for freshman and sophomore students.
• Represent the Arts program at faculty meetings and recruitment events.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master's degree

Education or arts/humanities

Job description

University of Maryland College Park seeks a Lecturer & Associate Director to lead the Arts program within College Park Scholars. The role combines teaching two courses per semester with curricular innovation, experiential learning, and student advising.

Reporting to the Program Director, the AD will manage events, cultivate partnerships, supervise teaching assistants, and represent the program at university events. Some evenings/weekends are required.