Faculty, Art (Photography and Applied Arts)

About the role

The Faculty, Art (Photography and Applied Arts) position at Prince George’s Community College is a tenure-track, full-time position offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in support of course outcomes.
• Teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
• Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required.
• Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.
• Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department, where appropriate; inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Provide an orientation at the first class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
• Notify students of key dates and course adjustments.
• Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course (may include maintaining an up-to-date electronic grade book and entering final grades by the established due date).
• Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date.
• Participate in departmental evaluation, course assessment, and curriculum processes as directed.
• Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours and referring students to appropriate resources.
• Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Maintain regular communication with students.
• Submit annual program budgets to and work closely with the appropriate Program Coordinator, Director or Program Director on the development of annual division budgets for approval by the Dean, if applicable.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Engage in appropriate and relevant service to the college and to the department (e.g., search committees, faculty committees, etc.)
• Maintain the currency and relevance of all learning resources for the courses including but not limited to OER’s.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art or a master’s degree in any related field of Art and fifteen (15) graduate-level credits in applied Art.
• Satisfactory completion of 30 semester hours or more in an accredited doctoral program in Visual Art may, at the discretion of the Vice President, be determined to meet this requirement.
• Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience, preferably at the college level.
• Experience implementing high-impact teaching practices preferred.
• Ability to teach across the curriculum in Digital Photography, 2-Dimensional Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Introduction to Computer Graphics, Introduction to Art.
• Extensive experience in teaching Digital Photography Studio Courses.
• Currency in professional discipline through exhibition records, awards and residencies, scholarly presentations, attendance at conventions such as CAA Advancing Art & Design, or specific courses taken for professional development.
• Facility with Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.

Qualifications

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Canvas, or equivalent format, including the ability to design, organize, and manage course materials, assignments, and assessments within the platform effectively.
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
• Research skills (where appropriate).
• Time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).

Skills

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Canvas, or equivalent format.
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and assess effective instruction.
• Instructional technology proficiency (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
• Research skills (where appropriate).
• Time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to teach in non-traditional formats and settings.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement plans.
• Health and welfare coverage.

Pay

The salary range for full time faculty positions is $53,850 – $75,850 annually (depending on education and experience).

Schedule

This position offers a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, weekends, and evenings.

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?

No