Assistant​/Associate Professor: Drawing and Painting

Fine Arts Teaching Position

The Department of Fine Arts at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applicants for a tenure track position teaching Fine Arts courses. Experience working with undergraduates using innovative course delivery methods, student-centered techniques, and delivery of real-world experiences for students are highly desired. The ideal candidate will contribute to the mission of preparing students from a variety of backgrounds to be successful.

Beyond teaching classes, experience with placement or remediation is necessary. In addition, the individual filing this position will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate coursework, in research/scholarship, and service to the Department, University, and the Profession.

Salary Range - $65,000 - $75,000

Benefits:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored Met Life, USM sponsored Met Life Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions.
• Leave benefits include paid sick leave (15 days), collegial (3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs.

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, be actively engaged in research in the fields of painting and/or drawing.
• Contribute service to the department, university and community.
• Demonstrate a strong, self-motivated work ethic, flexibility, and demonstrate capability to work both independently and constructively as a member of a diverse community.
• Demonstrate a strong, unwavering commitment to fostering an anti-racist, equitable work environment supportive of people from different cultures, backgrounds, and life paths.
• Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Performs other related duties assigned by the department Chair.

Required Qualifications:

• MFA degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, or other relevant arts disciplines from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
• College level teaching experience. (HBCU preferred)
• Proficiency in industry standard graphic design software:
  Adobe CC (Ps, Ai, , Ae)
• Proficiency in all forms of drawing and painting with exceptional professional standards
• Experience in one or more of the following: drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration, graphic design, sculpture (analog or digital)
• A portfolio with 20 works in PDF format

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 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, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences:

• A history of gallery exhibitions and/or publications
• Interest and/or expertise in bridging the gap between Fine Arts, Illustration, and Graphic Design.
• A professional website

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• An inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore through your teaching, research, and service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
• A link to an online portfolio of your current professional work and (if possible) 10 or more examples of student work (labeled as such).
• Contact information for three professional references, current or past supervisor (references will not be contacted without prior consent).

The following documents are optional and may be uploaded:

• A sample syllabus
• A sample project assignment
• A teaching…