What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty, Art (Foundations) position at Stevenson University?
Posting Details
Position Description
Posting Number
201201220P
Position Title
Adjunct Faculty, Art (Foundations)
Department
School of Design, Arts, and Communication : Art & Graphic Design
Position Summary
Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University's faculty workload policies. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Art and Graphic Design Department that may include Fundamentals of Design, Drawing, and / or other foundation courses as assigned. Some departmental opportunities may include service, scholarship, and involvement in off-campus, evening, or weekend duties.
Education / Experience
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in studio arts discipline, a strong commitment to quality teaching, and three years of relevant college-level teaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge / Skills / Ability
- A body of work and professional experiences that provide evidence a high level of visual arts and design capability informed by a mastery of materials, methods, and ideas inherent to teaching foundation art courses.
- Demonstrated teaching ability in undergraduate art and / or design studio courses.
- Experience with a broad range of artistic materials and image-making processes. (e.g. : drawing and painting media, digital and analog tools, darkroom, printmaking, book arts, etc.).
- A demonstrated interest in and ability to integrate design software and technology into foundations courses, including but not limited to : Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Knowledge of contemporary visual art and design culture and practice, complemented by a thorough understanding of historical / critical theory related to art and design.
- Ability to develop effective course materials including syllabi, lessons, demonstrations, lectures, and workshops for students or faculty.
- Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with a team of faculty sharing time, ideas, equipment, resources, and space.
- Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies.
- Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help graduate and / or undergraduate students to develop professionally, intellectually, and socially.
- Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and practice inclusive pedagogy.
- Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching, and a commitment to student achievement.
- Ability to assess student performance and learning.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Familiarity with educational assessment practices.
- Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
- Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management system.
- Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
- Ability to travel between campuses.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
Physical Requirements
Light work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Art and Graphic Design faculty work in studios and may be exposed to solvents, chemicals, and mechanical equipment.
Essential Functions
Reports To
Department Chair, Art and Graphic Design
Quick Link for Posting
https : / / stevenson.peopleadmin.com / postings / 8500
Posting Information
Number of Available Positions
Variable - Depends on need per semester
Work Location
Owings Mills North
Position Category
Faculty
Position Type
Adjunct Faculty
Months / Year
Variable, based on courses scheduled to teach
Hrs / Week
Variable, based on # of courses scheduled to teach
Hrs / Year
If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date
Ending Date
FLSA
Exempt
Payroll
Monthly
Hiring Salary Range
Anticipated to be $1,144-$1,334 per credit / contact hour (subject to minimum enrollment)
Benefits
https : / / www.stevenson.edu / human-resources / benefits /
Recruitment Instructions
Open to All Applicants
Posting Date
08 / 01 / 2023
Closing Date / Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
EEO Statement
EOE / AA Employer of Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disability
