Lecturer & Associate Director

University of Maryland; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for an Associate Director of the Arts program within College Park Scholars. This full-time role provides administrative, instructional, and academic leadership to foster inclusive, cross-disciplinary learning for first- and second-year students in a premier living-learning community.

The AD will design curricula, lead experiential programming, advise students, and build partnerships with campus departments and external arts

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with at least two years teaching in higher education.
• Preference for graduate degree in education or arts and humanities.
• Two or more years of professional experience in an arts-related field or organization.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of two courses per semester and develop related co-curricular programming.
• Advance innovative curriculum development and experiential learning opportunities.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
• Provide robust logistical, operational, and organizational support for signature program events and communications.
• Coordinate guest artist residencies and guest faculty engagements.
• Schedule and conduct regular advising sessions for freshmen and sophomores.
• Represent the Arts program at meetings and recruitment events.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Education or Arts & Humanities

Job description

Job Description Summary & Additional Information Organization's Summary Statement: The Associate Director (AD) is a full-time, 12-month professional track faculty position providing administrative, instructional, and academic leadership for the College Park Scholars Arts program, a premier two-year undergraduate living-learning community for first- and second-year students. We seek a passionate, creative, highly organized, and dependable professional to join our team. Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Associate Director will drive innovative curriculum design, execute experiential programming, engage in strategic planning, deliver classroom instruction, and cultivate community partnerships. Working closely with the Director, the AD fosters an active, inclusive learning environment that empowers students to explore cultural diversity, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the vast educational resources of the University of Maryland and the surrounding region. The position requires some flexibility for work outside of normal business hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

Instruction & Academic Programming Teach a minimum of two courses per semester and develop related co-curricular programming. Advance innovative curriculum development and experiential learning opportunities. Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

Program Administration & Operations Provide robust logistical, operational, and organizational support for signature program events, including Field Trips, Service Day, Academic Showcase, and ArtsFest. Manage daily administrative office tasks, fiscal tracking, and program communications. Coordinate guest artist residencies and guest faculty engagements.

Student Engagement & Advising Schedule and conduct regular, proactive academic and developmental advising sessions for freshman and sophomore students. Foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative residential learning community.

Strategic Partnerships & Representation Represent the Arts program at faculty meetings, college/university-sponsored events, and recruitment functions. Cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with campus departments, external arts organizations, and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

A master’s degree and at least two years (four semesters) of teaching in higher education is required. Highly preferred candidates will have earned their graduate degree in either education or an arts and humanities discipline and possess two or more years of professional experience in an arts-related field or organization. Possession of a valid driver’s license is preferred. Exceptional written, oral, computing, and presentation skills are essential, as are enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of program constituents, which include students, graduate students, campus faculty and staff, administrators, alumni, and off-campus community partners. Ideal candidates will possess evidence of a significant body of critical and creative work in the arts or related field, a stellar record of teaching at the collegiate level, and evidence of leadership roles performed in higher education and/or professional settings.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources

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University Overview

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.

Regular Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000.

Best Consideration Date: November 11, 2026. Open Until Filled: Y Department ARHU-Dean's-Living Learning Programs Worker Sub-Type Faculty.