Adjunct Faculty - Visual Arts

Part-time Temporary Faculty – Visual Arts

Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines.

• Art History
• Graphic Design
• Photography
• Studio Arts
• Painting
• Drawing
• Ceramics
• Art Theory

• Plan, organize, and instruct courses at CSM campuses, centers, or clinical locations.
• Ensure classes are held as scheduled and communicate absences or schedule changes.
• Maintain high subject expertise and stimulate enthusiasm for the discipline.
• Design meaningful units or lessons with appropriate content and methods.
• Apply approved course syllabi and meet required duration.
• Study and utilize students’ learning styles to facilitate best teaching and learning situations.
• Incorporate instructional technologies as appropriate.
• Maximize learning opportunities for each student.
• Keep students informed and updated about course content, requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Promptly grade papers and other work and inform students of their progress throughout the semester or term.
• Demonstrate genuine concern for each student through individual student conferences as needed.
• File appropriate course syllabi with the program coordinator and the HEA administrative assistant.
• Ensure each course section is web‑enhanced and make use of available college online resources.
• Use the college Group Wise email system for professional communication with a response time of 48–72 hours.
• Keep the Course or Program Coordinator informed of any student concerns or conduct violations within 48 hours of the incident.
• Maintain accurate scholastic records, including attendance records.
• Conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy.
• Submit academic reports and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by college leadership.
• Familiarize fully with all college policies and the Faculty Handbook and convey college‐related information to students in a timely manner.
• Participate in program and curriculum review and development and student learning outcomes assessment initiatives.
• Recommend instructional materials, including textbooks and laboratory equipment, to the Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Division Chair, or designee.
• Make suggestions to improve the curriculum in keeping with the objectives of the college.
• Keep informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction via professional development activities and submit continuing education records to the Program Coordinator and/or HEA Administrative Assistant.

• Master’s degree in the discipline of instruction or a Master’s in any field AND 15 hours in the discipline OR sufficient experience in lieu of either requirement, as approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Enthusiasm and passion for student learning and ability to respond to students’ needs using a variety of teaching methods, including new technologies.
• Subject matter/content expertise in your field.

The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The final candidate for this position will be subject to a Criminal History Check and a Sex Offender Registry Check.

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