Studio Arts Lecturer (Part-tme)

umd; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Accidental death & dismemberment

Retirement options (SRAs)

Life insurance

Long term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applications for an adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Fine Arts. This part-time, fixed-term role involves teaching face-to-face courses across drawing, painting, photography, design, and related visual arts subjects to diverse students on campus.

Ideal candidates have a Master's degree or equivalent professional experience, strong communication and assessment skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Canvas.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in art, design, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities and feedback skills.
• Ability to teach a range of visual arts courses to diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face courses in drawing, painting, photography, design and related subjects.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Maintain weekly office hours and respond to communications promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Grade calculation

Graphic design teaching

MS Office suite

Canvas LMS

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Each semester resumes for adjunct faculty for the Department of Fine Arts at the University of Maryland Eastern are reviewed as needed. Successful candidates will demonstrate an understanding of the mission and value of an HBCU education, will be an enthusiastic and skillful educator committed to student-centered interactive instruction, inclusivity and diversity. No online courses are offered.

Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and accidental death & dismemberment. The medical benefits are subject to subsidy restrictions based upon number of courses taught. Voluntary participation in supplemental retirement accounts (SRAs) to include TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide; participation in state sponsored MetLife life insurance and/or USM sponsored MetLife life insurance plan; long term disability insurance, and the employee assistance program.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face courses in drawing, painting, computer graphics, traditional photography, digital photography, commercial photography, two-dimensional design, three-dimensional design, water-based media, sculpture, ceramics, Exploration of the Visual Arts (a lecture class introducing art and art history), Art History, and Illustration and Graphic Design.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Maintain weekly office hours, answer emails and other communications from students, faculty and staff in a timely manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Accurately calculate and submit grades by deadline
• Ability to effectively communicate graphic design, illustration and graphic arts content to students
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Canvas or a related Learning Management System.

Physical Demands

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree will be considered with qualifying experience/certifications.
• Two to three years previous teaching experience at the university level.
• Knowledge of relevant computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, Adobe Creative Cloud applications).

Minimum Qualifications

The title Lecturer will ordinarily be used to designate appointments of persons who are serving in a teaching capacity for a limited time or part-time. The normal requirement is a Master's degree in the field of instruction or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in the field of instruction. Appointments to this rank are typically one to three years and are renewable.

Department

UMES-SESA-Fine Arts

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Non-Regular (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$3,189

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.