Adjunct in Art and Design, Fine & Performing Arts

Location

Northwest--Maryville campus in Maryville, MO

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

999005

Department

Fine & Performing Arts

Opening Date

07/15/2025

- [Description](#details-info)

- [Benefits](#details-benefits)

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Temporary, Part-timePRIMARY DUTY: The School of Fine and Performing Arts at Northwest Missouri State University is seeking candidates to create a pool of applicants who can serve as Adjunct Faculty in Art and Design.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Teach online and/or face-to-face courses within the Art and Design program.2. Collaborate with campus faculty.3. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:Education: minimum 18+ hours in the content area at the masters level or beyond. MFA or PhD preferred.Experience: Prior teaching experience is appreciated and will be considered.Skills: Ability to demonstrate art studio skill through materials and processes; understanding of art theory/art history and aesthetics; desire to engage learners; instructional technology skills; interpersonal skills, including oral communication and collaboration; committed to a focus on student success.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The position entails face-to-face and/or online instruction in undergraduate courses typically ranging from 10 to 65 students. Maintain office hours to support students as needed.EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: In class projectors, studio materials/equipment (depending on course), Canvas (Northwest's Learning Management System). TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to meet essential pedagogical and classroom functions.COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.APPLICATION DEADLINE: ongoing to create a pool of applicantsDATE AVAILABLE: pool of applicants will be created and used as neededTO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials listed below for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu for more information.APPLICATION MATERIALS: A complete application consists of: 1) an application letter describing your teaching experience and suitability for the position; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) transcripts (copies acceptable at the time of application); 4) contact information, including telephone numbers and email addresses, for three references.INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:Fine and Performing Arts Chair- Dr. Adam Zrust Northwest Missouri State University 800 University DriveMaryville, Missouri, 64468 Phone: 660-562-1055 Email: azrust@nwmissouri.edu

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer

Northwest Missouri State University

Address

800 University Drive

Maryville, Missouri, 64468

Phone

660-562-1127

Website

[http://www.nwmissouri.edu](http://www.nwmissouri.edu)