Assistant​/Associate Professor: Drawing and Painting

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** Job Description Summary
** Organization's Summary Statement:  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.

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