POSITION TITLE: ADJUNCT FACULTY – ART HISTORY AND ART INSTRUCTOR DEPARTMENT: Art POSITION TYPE: Adjunct Faculty REPORTS TO: Academic Chair, Art  ANTICIPATED START DATE: Fall 2021 Semester STARTING SALARY RANGE: $608.00 - $707.00 per contact hour (Click on the following link to view the Adjunct Faculty Salary Scale)

SUMMARY  This adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching for the Art Department in the Humanities Academic Area, preparing and delivering instruction to students in cooperation with other faculty, teaching Art Appreciation, Western Art History, 3D Design, 2D Design, Ceramics, or Sculpture courses. This adjunct faculty member will employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper class-related records, and promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress. The adjunct faculty member is a member of the professional teaching staff that is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of NMC and the Humanities Academic Area. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to relate well to a diverse population of learners.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in Fine Arts (MFA) or related field
• College-level teaching experience
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a professional art practice
• Participation in group or solo Art Exhibits in the last 8 years

PREFERRED:

• Experience teaching in a painting medium at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Experience in hosting workshops with the painting medium

FOUNDATIONAL COMPETENCIES (ESSENTIAL FOR ALL NMC EMPLOYEES):

• Ethical behavior and integrity
• Commitment to quality service, responsible stewardship, continuous improvement
• Agility/adaptability/tolerance for ambiguity
• Accountability/personal responsibility
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Create/Contribute to a culture of innovation and thoughtful risk-taking
• Collaboration/Teamwork
• Value all people

  BENEFITS All adjunct faculty are required to be part of the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement System (MPSERS). Adjunct faculty are eligible to receive tuition benefits during the following academic year based on the contacts taught in the previous academic year.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.

WORK HOURS This is a part-time position. The work hours may include teaching nights and/or weekends.

TO APPLY Open until filled. Please include a copy of your resume, unofficial transcripts, teaching portfolio (20 images), research portfolio (20 images), and a teaching philosophy or statement. Official transcripts will be required of all finalists. Applications must be submitted online at http://www.nmc.edu/jobs. For assistance call (231)995-2612 or e-mail hr@nmc.edu.

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