Part-Time Faculty Weaving Instructor

Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as "TBA" does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management's sole discretion.
Job Description
The Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Digital Art and Graphic Design courses for the Spring 2024 semester. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.
The current course available for assignment is:

• ARTT247 - WEAVING AND TEXTILES
  • Taught face to face
  • FRIDAY - 9 AM - 2:40 PM
  • See course description here: https://mcssb.glb.montgomerycollege.edu/eagle/bwckctlg.p_display_courses?term_in=202430&one_subj=ARTT&sel_crse_strt=247&sel_crse_end=247&sel_subj=&sel_levl=&sel_schd=&sel_coll=&sel_divs=&sel_dept=&sel_attr=

***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. ***

• The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as "TBA" does not constitute an assignment.
• The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management's sole discretion.
• During the academic year part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.
• During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach studio courses in WEAVING and potentially CRAFTS.
• Maintain classroom/studio and follow safety guidelines.
• Monitor and utilize Blackboard.
• Keep track of student attendance and grades.
• Communicate with Department Chair and Staff regarding instructional needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters or Master of Fine Arts degree in fine arts, textiles, weaving, fibers or related field.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus)*. Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. *If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience (instructor of record) at the post-secondary level.
• Experience with looms, weaving, textile design and fibers.
• Knowledge of non-western art and media.

Application Process:

• Click Here to apply online
• Online applications must be received by Jan 15, 2024
• For consideration, you must (optional)
• A CV that Includes dates of employment in your application or attachment; a list of previous courses taught (and how many times each section was taught); designate instructor of record or teaching assistant.
  Submit a 2-page cover letter max along with an un-official copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned.
  Provide a link to a website or portfolio featuring at least 10 works demonstrating weaving/textile skills created by the applicant, or, submit a multipage PDF with the 10 images.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.

Closing Date
Monday, January 15, 2024