Part -Time Faculty (Temporary) in Art

University of Maine; Orono (ME); Presencial; USD 27 552 - 68 880; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

The University of Maine is seeking part-time, temporary faculty members to teach Studio Art courses in fall 2026 and spring 2027. Responsibilities include syllabus development, lesson planning, and conducting office hours. Required qualifications include an MFA in a relevant discipline, while preferred qualifications include at least two years of college teaching experience. Candidates will teach in person on campus in Orono, Maine, in a collaborative academic environment.

Qualificações

• MFA in a relevant Studio Art discipline is required.
• At least two years’ college teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience managing or maintaining a studio art teaching space is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop syllabus aligned with departmental expectations.
• Conduct office hours and correspondence with students.
• Participate in course coordination meetings with faculty.

Conhecimentos

Teaching in person

Course coordination

Syllabus development

Formação académica

MFA in a relevant Studio Art discipline

Academic preparation for the courses

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Statement of the Job

In the Department of Art, one or more courses may be offered to part‑time, temporary faculty members in fall 2026 and/or spring 2027. Courses available in fall 2026 and spring 2027 include ART 240: Printmaking I, ART 340: Printmaking II, and ART 440: Printmaking III. Courses available in spring 2027 could also include ART 100: Drawing I, ART 200: Drawing II, ART 110: 2D Design, ART 120: 3D Design, and topics courses in drawing, printmaking, digital art, and/or graphic design.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: syllabus development aligned with departmental expectations, lesson planning, assignment design, grading, office hours, correspondence with students, use of an online learning management system and/or other instructional software, course coordination meetings with other faculty members, and required orientation and training.

Positions require teaching in person on campus.

Part‑time temporary faculty members may be rehired in subsequent semesters based on course availability, schedule, funding, and performance. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable university policies.

Qualifications

Required:

• MFA in a relevant Studio Art discipline
• Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught

Preferred:

• At least two years’ college teaching experience
• Experience managing or maintaining a studio art teaching space

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Maine System is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469‑5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator.

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