Montserrat College of Art
Adjunct Art Education Faculty Position for 2013
Montserrat College of Art is currently welcoming applications for an adjunct position to teach one course beginning in the spring of 2013. Methods: Media, Forms and Ideas in Art Education is a studio course required for students who are planning to complete the requirements of our Art Education program, leading to the Massachusetts Initial License. These required courses are taken alongside their BFA concentration.
Methods: Media, Forms and Ideas in Art Education provides students with the opportunity to work with materials often used in K-12 classrooms and community-arts settings. It includes 15 hours of fieldwork (classroom observations) and introduction to lesson plan design.
The successful candidate will work closely with the program Chair to meet the goals of the course and the program standards.
Requirements for applicants:
MFA, MA Art Education, M.Ed. or MAT with prior specialization in Visual Arts or equivalent graduate degree; prior teaching experience at K-12 or higher education levels; strong oral and written communication skills.
Preference will be given to candidates who have a solid knowledge of:
Massachusetts Standards for Teachers; Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Frameworks; Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure; Teacher Preparation Responsibilities; Universal Design for Learning.
To apply:
Please submit a letter of interest, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, contact information for three professional references as well as a portfolio of student works (maximum 10 works) and a portfolio of professional artwork (maximum 10 works) in digital format only to the Human Resources department at Montserrat College of Art, hr@montserrat.edu, with the subject line “Art Education Adjunct Search.” To be assured of full consideration, please apply by December 1, 2012.
Employer information:
Montserrat College of Art is a young and growing four-year college of art and design in Beverly, Massachusetts that focuses on an intensive studio environment and one-on-one instruction from our faculty of accomplished artists, designers, and scholars. At Montserrat, students find a place of inspiration, respect, and encouragement, where they can develop their talents and achieve their vision of the future.
Montserrat College of Art is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity.