Associate or Full Professor & Chair, Fine Arts

Overview The School of Education, Social Sciences, and the Arts invites applicants to apply for the position of Chair of the Department of Fine Arts. This is a 12‑month appointment that reports directly to the Dean. The successful candidate will demonstrate a collaborative, dynamic, and visionary leadership style and will lead the department into new programmatic directions through reimagination. Benefits Health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts) State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA Supplemental Retirement Accounts with $600 annual state match Life insurance (state‑sponsored MetLife, USM‑sponsored MetLife Plan) Long‑term disability insurance Tuition Remission Employee Assistance Program Paid holidays, 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, 3 days of personal leave Responsibilities Conduct periodic evaluations of faculty and staff Teach two 3‑credit classes per semester Maintain the department class schedule Maintain art facilities Coordinate departmental events and activities Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications M.F.A. in one of the disciplines housed in the department Previous supervisory experience at the college level A record of scholarship, successful teaching, and administrative experience in curriculum planning, program and faculty development, personnel supervision, budget management, and grant writing Five to ten years of previous successful teaching experience at the college level Experience teaching in Art Education and/or Applied Design (Graphic Illustration, Sequential Arts, and Commercial Photography) Proven track record of supporting diversity and inclusion in the academic setting Evidence of successfully recruiting, advising, and mentoring students History of developing, implementing, and evaluating innovative educational programs and projects Demonstrable dedication to an inclusive, student‑centered pedagogical philosophy Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in industry‑standard software Strong understanding of principles and elements of the visual arts Effective written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Excellence in teaching and a commitment to mentoring students Flexibility and creativity in thinking Ability to demonstrate leadership through change, forward‑thinking strategic planning, and fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment for students, staff, faculty, and community partners Physical Demands Extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, and sitting at a desk Lifting may be required Communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally Operation of a variety of office equipment Required Documents Sample syllabus Sample project assignment Teaching philosophy statement Portfolio of artwork related to a discipline within the department’s fields of study Vision statement for the UMES Department of Fine Arts EEO Statement UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr UM04 University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)