Liberal Arts Adjunct Faculty in Math or Sciences

Description

SUMMARY:

MCAD is seeking an Adjunct Liberal Arts Faculty in Math or Sciences. This position is responsible for teaching course work related to Math or Sciences. The Adjunct Liberal Arts Faculty must be sensitive to college needs, employee and student goodwill, and overall brand equity of MCAD as an employer and educational institution.

DETAILS: This is a non-benefit eligible exempt contract position. This position reports to the Chair/Professor - Liberal Arts and is paid $5283 per 3-credit course.

TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter to https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/b0ccf9fc-c11e-4ce1-bb54-075eb5c74c59/Minneapolis-College-of-Art-and-Design. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching course(s) related to the following subjects: Math and Sciences
• Teach 3 credit class
• Hold one office hour per week per class 
• Evaluate Student Work 
• Other duties as assigned.  
• Represents MCAD’s vision, purpose, and values in day to day work and interactions with MCAD students, staff, faculty, and campus guests, as well as the greater community. 

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree or equivalent in science or math discipline required.
• Higher education teaching experience required.
• Comfortable working in a very interdisciplinary environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills for working with a broad range of students across varied creative practices and cultural backgrounds preferred. 

ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in a professional office environment. This position requires the ability and willingness to closely partner with department members and colleagues in other departments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

BENEFITS: MCAD’s community of staff and faculty enjoy a dynamic, creative, and inclusive work environment. MCAD employees will accrue Earned Sick and Safe time as mandated by State of Minnesota and the City of Minneapolis.
Additionally, after one year of service, adjunct faculty and their eligible dependents can receive free tuition for MCAD Continuing Education courses which take place during the term(s) the adjunct is teaching. Adjunct faculty are also eligible to participate in the bicycle reimbursement program and to contribute pre-tax money to a 403(b) account. 

BACKGROUND: Founded in 1886, Minneapolis College of Art and Design is located in the rich creative community of the Twin Cities. Recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approaches to art and design  education, MCAD is home to approximately 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries. The college offers bachelor’s degrees in fourteen disciplines including arts entrepreneurship, design, fine arts, and media arts; one MFA; three online master’s degrees; and continuing education classes for all ages. Through the core curriculum, students focus on their careers and craft by learning technical and professional skills while developing their creative leadership capabilities. 

MCAD is especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the MCAD community. MCAD welcomes diversity of identity, experience, and thought. Members of marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.