Foundations Art Instructor (Adjunct)

Stevenson University; Maryland; On-site; USD 1,640,721 - 1,913,486; Part time

Job summary

A Maryland-based university is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Art Foundations courses. The role requires a Master's degree in Fine Arts and at least three years of college-level teaching experience. Responsibilities include teaching, developing course materials, and evaluating student performance. This role offers a flexible teaching schedule, and may involve evening or weekend classes. The anticipated salary is competitive based on contact hours taught.

Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in a studio arts discipline.
• Strong commitment to quality teaching.
• Three years of relevant college-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage in teaching activities according to faculty workload policies.
• Develop and prepare effective course materials.
• Evaluate student performance and learning.

Skills

Visual arts and design capability

Teaching ability in undergraduate art courses

Integration of design software

Interpersonal and cultural competency skills

Ability to instruct students of varying preparation

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Blackboard

Job description

Find Your Role: We strive to achieve an environment and an atmosphere that supports, challenges, and inspires every individual on campus. Learn how the Stevenson Way makes this effort possible and how you can become part of a great place to work.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by SEIU, Local 500, and the terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the terms of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University and the SEIU that is now being negotiated.

This is a posting for those interested in being included in the applicant pool for this position. There is no guarantee that the University is actively hiring for an open position at this time. Should a position be available, and a review of your qualifications results in a decision to pursue your candidacy, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Your application will remain active in the pool until the posting is closed.

Position Description

Posting Number

Posting Number 201201434P

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Art (Foundations)

Department

Department School of Design, Arts, and Communication: Art & Graphic Design

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University’s faculty workload policies. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Art and Graphic Design Department that may include Fundamentals of Design, Drawing, and/or other foundation courses as assigned. Some departmental opportunities may include service, scholarship, and involvement in off-campus, evening, or weekend duties.

Education/Experience

Master of Fine Arts ( MFA ) degree in studio arts discipline, a strong commitment to quality teaching, and three years of relevant college-level teaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• A body of work and professional experiences that provide evidence a high level of visual arts and design capability informed by a mastery of materials, methods, and ideas inherent to teaching foundation art courses.
• Demonstrated teaching ability in undergraduate art and/or design studio courses.
• Experience with a broad range of artistic materials and image-making processes. (e.g.: drawing and painting media, digital and analog tools, darkroom, printmaking, book arts, etc.).
• A demonstrated interest in and ability to integrate design software and technology into foundations courses, including but not limited to: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Knowledge of contemporary visual art and design culture and practice, complemented by a thorough understanding of historical/critical theory related to art and design.
• Ability to develop effective course materials including syllabi, lessons, demonstrations, lectures, and workshops for students or faculty.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with a team of faculty sharing time, ideas, equipment, resources, and space.
• Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help graduate and/or undergraduate students to develop professionally, intellectually, and socially.
• Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and practice inclusive pedagogy.
• Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching, and a commitment to student achievement.
• Ability to assess student performance and learning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with educational assessment practices
• Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
• Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management system.
• Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to travel between campuses.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Art and Graphic Design faculty work in studios and may be exposed to solvents, chemicals, and mechanical equipment.

Essential Functions

• Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact hours taught in an individual semester.
• Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or hybrid or online courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations and projects; providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
• Other responsibilities include writing syllabi; reading and responding to emails promptly; grading course work within a time frame that enables the student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment; timely submission of mid-term and final grades, attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested; and alerting appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis.
• Complete training or professional development as required by the University.
• Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public. Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the School and the University.
• Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as set forth in the Stevenson University Policies.
• Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, online or hybrid classes.
• Meeting classes for the full class time during the scheduled dates and times is expected.

Reports To

Reports To Department Chair, Art and Graphic Design

Months/Year Variable, based on courses scheduled to teach

Hrs/Week

Hrs/Week Variable, based on # of courses scheduled to teach

Hrs/Year

If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date

Ending Date

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Payroll

Payroll Monthly

Hiring Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $1,191-$1,389 per credit/contact hour (subject to minimum enrollment)

Recruitment Instructions

Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/20/2025

Closing Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled No

EEO Statement

Stevenson University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master's degree?
  • No Response
  • Yes
  • No
• In what discipline is your Master's degree?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a Master of Fine Arts degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have college level teaching experience?
  • No Response
  • 1 - 3 years
  • 4 - 6 years
  • Greater than 6 years
  • Graduate Assistant teaching experience
  • None
• Please list any courses you have taught at the college level.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you worked in a Mac based platform environment? Are you comfortable using the latest Adobe Creative Suite applications?
  • No Response
  • Yes, I have worked in a Mac based platform and feel comfortable operating Adobe Creative Suite applications.
  • No, I worked in a PC based platform but feel comfortable operating Adobe Creative Suite applications.
  • No, I worked in a PC based platform but I don't know much about Adobe Creative Suite applications.
• * Are you available to work evenings?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Why do you think you are a good fit for this position?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently an employee of Stevenson University?
  • No Response
  • Yes
  • No
• * I understand that this posting is to create an applicant pool for this position and there is no guarantee that there is an open position at this time. Please keep my application on file until the posting is closed.
  • Yes. I understand and agree.
  • No. I do not want my application to remain in the applicant pool.