Studio Arts Lecturer; Part-tme

Position: Studio Arts Lecturer (Part-tme)
Location: Princess Anne

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** Job Description Summary
** Organization's Summary Statement:  Each semester resumes for adjunct faculty for the Department of Fine Arts at the University of Maryland Eastern 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.
Responsibilities:  
• 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities  
• 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.
Physical Demands:  
• 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.
Preferences:  
• 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).#
** Minimum Qualifications
** The title Lecturer will ordinarily be used to designate appointments of persons who are serving in a teaching capacity for a limited time or part-time. The normal requirement is a Master's degree in the field of instruction or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in the field of instruction. Appointments to this rank are typically one to three years and are renewable.#

** Additional Job Details
**** Required Application Materials:
** Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit  to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

** Best Consideration Date: N/A*
* ** Posting Close Date: N/A*
* ** Open Until Filled:
Yes**#
** Department
* * UMES-SESA-Fine Arts#
** Worker Sub-Type
** Faculty Non-Regular (Fixed Term)#
** Salary Range**$3,189#
** EEO Statement
** UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show…