"Adjunct- Art/Ceramics"

Job Description Summary

The Art Area within the Humanities Department at Prince George's Community College is seeking an Adjunct Art/Ceramics position. Below is key information about the school and this position. Applicants should make sure they fit the education and work experience specific for this position and described below.

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George's Community College campus, or at off-campus locations. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, curriculum design.

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA degree (or higher) in Art/Ceramics, or a master's degree in Art/Ceramics related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Art.
• Preferably 2 years of college teaching experience.
• Ability to teach Ceramics courses. (Additional opportunities to teach in other areas depending on experience may be an option such as; Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, Design, Commercial Art, Visual Communications/Commercial Art/Graphic Design, Art History, Introduction to Art.)
• Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).
• Ability to perform a range of physical positions and mobile conditions including but not limited to occasionally moving materials 5-25 pounds.
• Knowledge of and the ability to teach, handle, and maintain Art/Ceramics related materials, chemicals, and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

Job Requirements

1. Must be able to work Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Work schedule subject to change based on the needs of the department.
2. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
3. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work
4. Prince George's Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The following documents must be provided in your application materials:

Under required documents provide:

• Current Cover Letter and CV
• Unofficial Transcript (if hired official transcripts will be required)

Select Other, and include a PDF, Word Doc, or URL for

• A digital portfolio with 15-20 current examples of professional work
• A digital portfolio with 15-20 examples of student's work
• A teaching philosophy

Prince George's Community College values the safety of its students, faculty, and staff. As part of that commitment, the College has announced effective October 21, 2021, all students, faculty, and staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested for the virus weekly. As a prospective or new employee, you will be required to comply with this mandate and all the necessary safety protocols, including wearing a mask. Please direct your questions related to the vaccination, testing, mask mandates, and requirements for exemptions to VMPO@pgcc.edu.