Part-Time Art Education Faculty

A Hiring Company; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 4,300 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) seeks a part-time Art Education faculty member to teach and supervise MAT students for Fall and Spring semesters in Portland, ME. Compensation ranges per course, plus a $2,000 spring observation stipend, with duties including in-person classes, fieldwork supervision, and community partnerships.

Qualifications include a graduate degree in Art Education and experience teaching art or supervising candidates, with a strong track record in inclusive,

Qualifications

• Minimum graduate degree in Art Education or related field.
• Experience teaching art, supervising teacher candidates, or both.
• Ability to support diverse learners in multicultural settings.
• Willingness to travel to community placements and teach in person.

Responsibilities

• Teach the 3-credit MAT course in person two days per week.
• Supervise student fieldwork at community sites in the Greater Portland area.
• Coordinate community placements with the Chair of Art Education.
• Provide feedback, evaluations, and guidance to graduate students.
• Communicate with partner schools, mentor teachers and program faculty.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization

Collaboration

In-person teaching

Travel to placements

Education

Graduate degree in Art Education

Experience teaching art or supervising candidates

Job description

Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D)is seeking a part-time Art Education faculty member to teach and supervise graduate students in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Art Education program. Applicants may apply for a position in either semester or for positions in both semesters. Compensation is $4,250 to $4,750 per course, depending on experience, and $2,000 for the spring observations.

Fall Semester: August 30 – December 20, 2027

During the fall semester, the instructor will teach in person two days per week: one day on MECA&D’s Portland campus between 9 am - 3 pm and one day off campus to supervise graduate student fieldwork in community settings throughout the Greater Portland area between 3 - 6 pm.

MAT 809: Diversity & Equity in Alternative Settings (3 credits)

This course uses community placements to inform classroom practice as candidates explore, develop, and conduct fieldwork in multicultural community sites throughout the Greater Portland area. Under the instructor's guidance, candidates collaborate with local schools and teachers to facilitate classroom visits, develop and lead inclusive, culturally responsive gallery tours and workshops, and engage young children by extending and integrating their academic knowledge through interdisciplinary, integrated lesson plans for multilingual learners.

Candidates also learn to work collaboratively within their communities to create artwork with social impact and to advocate for social reform. A minimum of 40 hours of assigned fieldwork is required for successful completion of this course.

The instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching the 3-credit graduate course in person two days per week
• Supervising student fieldwork at community sites throughout the Greater Portland area during the fall semester (students do 40 hours of fieldwork)
• Working collaboratively with the Chair of Art Education to coordinate community placements and partnerships
• Communicating with community partners, schools, and mentor teachers
• Providing ongoing guidance and feedback to graduate students
• Completing evaluations and assessments of student fieldwork

Spring Semester January 3 – May 4, 2028

The instructor will supervise graduate students in public school placements during the spring semester.

Spring responsibilities include approximately40 hours of school-based supervision, including:

• Traveling to multiple public school sites throughout the Greater Portland, Maine area
• Observing graduate students in their teaching placements
• Providing formative feedback and guidance
• Completing student evaluations and assessments
• Communicating with graduate students, mentor teachers, and program faculty
• Supporting candidates' professional growth and development throughout their placements

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Art Education, Education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching art, supervising teacher candidates, or both.
• Demonstrated ability to support learners from varied cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive, inclusive, and accessible teaching practices.
• Effective communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to teach in person and travel to assigned school and community placements throughout the Greater Portland area.
• Participate in Art Education program faculty meetings and contribute to program planning and coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• A valid teaching certification, preferably in Art Education
• Experience mentoring or supervising teacher candidates.
• Experience developing partnerships with schools, community organizations, or cultural institutions

Essential Functions & Work Environment

The position involves teaching graduate students in person on MECA&D’s Portland campus and supervising fieldwork and teaching placements at school and community sites throughout the Greater Portland area. Essential functions include facilitating inclusive instruction; observing and evaluating teaching practices; reviewing student work; providing timely feedback and guidance; maintaining accurate assessment records; and communicating and collaborating with graduate students, mentor teachers, community partners, and program faculty.

Work takes place in college classrooms, public schools, galleries, and other community settings. Travel among assigned locations is required, and teaching, observations, and meetings must be coordinated with course and placement-site schedules.

MECA&D provides reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Maine College of Art & Design is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed based on their talents, qualifications, and achievements. We uphold the principles of fairness, merit, and equal opportunity in our academic and professional community.

Maine College of Art & Design complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, religion, genetic predisposition, familial status, receipt of a final protection order, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all aspects of the College’s educational programs, admissions, employment, financial aid, and other institutionally administered programs.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, and the College makes selection decisions based on individual merit and institutional needs.

Compensation details: 4250-4750