Adjunct Associate Professor - Museum Studies

JOB TITLE: Adjunct Associate Professor

DEPARTMENT:  Museum Studies

REPORTS TO:  Program Director, Museum Studies

Summary:

The Museum Studies Department at University of the Arts is seeking adjunct faculty to lead courses in a newly revised MA in Museum Studies. Positions require collaboration with other faculty members. If you feel you meet most of the requirements, and believe you can aid in the development of passionate emerging museum professionals, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop course syllabus appropriate to face-to-face and/or remote learning context
  • Complete and submit all required materials, including syllabus and student grades
  • Ensure quality of student work is strong, appropriate, and meets the expectations set forth in the program
  • Set tone for the class, establishes guidelines and protocols for behavior and classroom activity, and provide instruction that meets the needs of all learners for face-to-face and/or remote learning context
  • Contribute ideas for improving current class or creating new initiatives and effectively resolves challenges that arise in their classroom
  • Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom and demonstrates an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the University’s faculty, staff, and students
  • Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping UArts achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values
  • Return telephone calls and email messages from program administration in timely manner
  • Attend new faculty orientation

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; they do not purport to describe all functions.  Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field or equivalent experience in relevant fields

Experience:

  • Experience with museums and/or other cultural institutions

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Previous teaching experience and/or genuine interest in working with students and helping them develop knowledge/skills
  • Ability to utilize diverse instructional methods and adapt the curriculum to student needs

About The University:

University of the Arts’ mission is simple: to advance human creativity. Established in 1876, UArts believes creativity is the most essential skill for success in today’s society and has educated generations of groundbreaking artists, performers, designers and creative leaders for more than 141 years.  After being granted university status in 1987, University of the Arts became the largest institution of its kind in the nation, offering programs in design, fine arts, media arts, crafts, music, dance, theater and writing. It now features 30 undergraduate arts majors, 15 graduate programs and the nation’s first PhD program in Creativity. UArts is also home to innovative centers across disciplines, including the Center for Immersive Media, Lightbox Film Center, Philadelphia Art Alliance and Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery. Learn more about UArts.

TO APPLY: Interested, qualified applicants should submit letters of application and resumes to the Human Resources Department via email to jobs@uarts.edu. Please ensure job title is in the Subject line.

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