Studio Arts Lecturer; Part-tme

Adjunct Faculty Position

Each semester resumes for adjunct faculty for the Department of Fine Arts at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore 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 Met Life life insurance and/or USM sponsored Met Life life insurance plan;

long term disability insurance, and the employee assistance program.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).
• Must have an active art practice and a public exhibition record going back one to two years.
• Must have experience using and instructing art appreciation, art history, photography, and/or other studio art classes.