Adjunct Faculty in Art

Company: University of Southern Mississippi
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

Adjunct Faculty in Art The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty in Art. Position Details Location Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States Division School of Performing and Visual Arts Position Type Faculty Employment Status Part Time Grant Funded No Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants Courses needing adjunct instruction vary from semester to semester. Assignments are determined based on expertise of applicants. Applications for this position will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Applicants should indicate which campus or teaching sites they are willing to accept these interim assignments at in their cover letter. Job Summary This position instructs in areas in the Art and Design program, including but not limited to design, painting, drawing, history, graphic design, sculpture, Art Appreciation. Primary Duties and Responsibilities + Instruction of assigned classes. + Provide interim and final grades for enrolled students. + Provide data for General Education Curriculum assessment based on student achievement in the course as needed. + Be available to student through office hours (face to face or virtual). + Be responsive to students and director/staff via USM email. + Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications MFA in Art or related field. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of the history of art and of the influence of art on culture (for Art Appreciation courses). Preferred Qualifications Experience in teaching in higher education to teach in online platform. About The University of Southern Mississippi The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit . As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. Send to a Friend

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