Position Classification
Adjunct…
Employment Type
Part-Time
Benefits
Part-Time (Less than 30 hours) Not Benefitted
Department
Expressive Arts
Summary
Teach face to face or online studio art, art history, and/or contemporary art.
Duties
• Teach synchronous or asynchronous courses using current technology applicable to the discipline which may include face to face, online, and/or video-conferenced courses as needed. Disciplines may include but not limited to drawing, ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, sculpture contemporary art, women in the arts, creativity and/or elementary art methods.
• Collaborate with Expressive Arts faculty on course design and appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
• Ensure course content, activities, and assignments are established. Course content includes, but is not limited to, syllabus, course policies, video lectures, assignments and instructions, grading rubrics, etc.
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines, including but not limited to, posting weekly announcements with relevant information, monitoring/participating in discussions, grading student coursework within 72 hours of submission deadline, providing students timely and specific feedback, responding to student inquiries within 24 hours, maintaining weekly virtual office hours, and other requirements as established by the Expressive Arts Department.
• Maintain frequent and open communication with the Expressive Arts Chair, faculty and staff through email, mail, telephone, and any other medium deemed appropriate. Be available at least once a semester to attend a virtual meeting with the Chair.
• Submit mid-term and end of term grades by required deadline according to WNMU procedures.
• Maintains a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment that supports success by enforcing WNMU policies to include student code of conduct policies, and those established by the Expressive Arts Department and Office of Academic Affairs.
• Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU and the Expressive Arts Department mission and vision statements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Background
Master of Fine Arts degree or a Baccalaureate of Fine or extensive real-world experience with an active art exhibition record required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Job Knowledge
Teaching online courses. Working with underprepared students in a small classroom environment. Experience in a supervisory position. Background in current evidence-based teaching strategies and innovative approaches to pedagogy will be an asset. Must be able to adapt to instructional needs of the department depending on circumstances. Must be knowledgeable of university policies and procedures. Must be able to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community. Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.
Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)
Normal classroom and laboratory environment. May be required to lift normal office equipment and materials. Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information. Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing, reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling, and prolonged sitting. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.
Other Requirements
Location
Silver City
Length of Contract
Salary Range
Per Credit by Rank: Instructor $910, Assistant Professor $963, Associate Professor $1,017, Professor $1,070
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