Adjunct Instructor of Studio Art

POSITION PURPOSE The Studio Art program in the School of Humanities & Fine Arts has immediate need for an adjunct instructor to teach oil painting and watercolor painting face-to-face on the main campus near Sheboygan, WI beginning Fall 2021. Successful candidates will either hold at least a Master of Fine Arts degree in art or related field or hold a master's degree and have completed at least 18 graduate credits in art or a related field. Candidates will be asked to provide a portfolio of their work and samples of student work as part of the interview process. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS All Lakeland staff members are expected to: * Demonstrate in their words and actions an appreciation for the history of Lakeland University and a commitment to its stated mission. * Represent unequivocally in their behavior the stated values of the University. * Be good stewards of the University's resources, including its personnel and the goodwill of its friends, its alumni, and local community. * Work collaboratively (as opposed to competitively) with their peers to meet objectives and achieve our goals. * Keep their supervisor appropriately informed. * Be forthright and honest in their communication with all members of the university community. * Treat all members in a manner of teamwork and respect. * Acts in a manner that sets the standard for service in higher education and the core principles of Lakelanders Excelling at Professionalism (LEAP) show respect, communicate and be positive. * Advise their supervisor with respect to all matters that require their attention, including their own performance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Teach undergraduate courses in oil and watercolor painting * Work with full-time faculty and dean to understand and employ activities that meet course learning objectives. * Administer and/or develop coursework (assignments, projects, in-class learning activities, exams) that meets and assesses course learning objectives. * Hold regular office hours on a weekly basis. * Respond in a timely manner to calls or emails from students, colleagues, or supervisors. * Use university technology as directed. SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & SKILLS * Master's degree MFA preferred in art or related field. * Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate level. * Demonstrated knowledge of oil painting and watercolor painting, including methods, techniques, and best practices. * Professional experience in subject matter preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT * No or very limited exposure to physical risk * No or very limited physical effort required * Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment OTHER DUTIES * Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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