Tenure-Track Professor: Drawing & Painting

University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Paid leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applications for a tenure-track position teaching Fine Arts courses within the Department of Fine Arts (UMES-SESA-Fine Arts). The ideal candidate will engage undergraduates using innovative delivery methods, student-centered techniques, and real-world experiences.

Salary ranges from $65,000 to $75,000. The role emphasizes excellence in teaching, research, and service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• MFA degree required from an accredited institution by appointment date.
• College-level teaching experience (HBCU preferred).
• Proficiency with industry-standard graphic design software: Adobe CC (Ps, Ai, Id, Ae).
• Proficiency in drawing and painting with high professional standards.
• Experience in drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration, graphic design, or sculpture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the painting and drawing classes of the Applied Design major.
• Teach 12 credit hours a semester.
• Hold regular office hours and attend scheduled meetings.
• Recruit and advise students and engage in research in painting and/or drawing.
• Contribute service to department, university, and community.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Proficiency with drawing/painting

Ability to work in diverse community

Education

MFA degree in Graphic Design/Illustration/Painting/Drawing/Printmaking

Tools

Adobe CC (Ps, Ai, Id, Ae)

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applications for a tenure-track position teaching Fine Arts courses within the Department of Fine Arts (UMES-SESA-Fine Arts). The ideal candidate will engage undergraduates using innovative delivery methods, student-centered techniques, and real-world experiences.

Salary ranges from $65,000 to $75,000. The role emphasizes excellence in teaching, research, and service to the department and university.