National University is hiring: Part-time Assistant Professor, Studio Art in San

Part-time Assistant Professor, Studio Art

Position Summary

The School of Arts, Letters, & Sciences is seeking a Part-time Assistant Professor in the following areas of specialization(s): Studio Art.

In this role, the part-time faculty member will teach cohorts of students within a programmatic core discipline as assigned. Primary responsibilities include engaging students, offering excellent feedback, and inspiring students to achieve course and program outcomes relevant to the core discipline. This position works closely with other faculty teaching in the discipline, Department Chair, and Dean.

Essential Functions

The role of Part-time Assistant Professor includes teaching courses within a programmatic core discipline as assigned.

Measuring Performance

• Part-time Assistant Professor will email/record and post a welcome letter to their assigned students one week prior to the start of course, when feasible, but always within the first week of the course.
• Part-time Assistant Professor will record and post a video introduction which will be placed in each course.
• Part-time Assistant Professor will answer all student emails within two calendar days which is likely to require responding over weekends. The exception to this requirement is if the Part-time Assistant Professor is on PTO or when there is a holiday observed by the University.
• Communication with students will take place within the University learning management system (LMS), University-designated systems and through University assigned email.
• Part-time Assistant Professor will contact Student Services (by use of designated means) in the LMS as soon as Part-time Assistant Professor determines a student is not actively participating in the course.
• Part-time Assistant Professor will contact a student by email and a phone call to encourage re-engagement in the course as soon as Part-time Assistant Professor determines a student is not actively participating in the course.
• As technologically supported by the platform, Part-time Assistant Professor will host no less than two one-hour synchronous office hour sessions per week. Office hours will be posted in each course.
• Part-time Assistant Professor will provide quality feedback to students. Quality feedback includes but is not limited to:
• substantive and reflect a content focus
• impart knowledge, share resources and dialogue with students
• include track changes of edits to proper use of mechanics
• include a summative statement at the beginning or end of document with key observations
• communicate in a manner and with language reflecting support of the student

Scholarship

Part-time Assistant Professor is expected to meet the University's requirements for scholarship as articulated in the Faculty Handbook. Part-time Assistant Professor is encouraged to apply for the various initiatives the University funds to promote research and scholarship. Part-time Assistant Professor will:

• Maintain a record of scholarly activities befitting a doctoral granting institution
• Contribute to the body of knowledge of their discipline

Compliance with University Policies

Part-time Assistant Professors are expected to know, acknowledge, and comply with University policies as stated in the Team Member Handbook and Faculty Handbook.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Art History, Studio Art, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of classroom teaching experience at the college-level.
• Must reside and be eligible to work in the United States.

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

• Ability to participate as an active team member of the team and organization and work toward a common goal.
• Accepts personal accountability and proactively seeks resolution for personal limitations head-on.
• Actively seeks to influence, build effective relationships and gain alignment with peers.
• Develops new insights into situations and encourages new ideas and innovations.
• Working knowledge, principles and practices of office management/systems within a higher education environment, preferred.
• Ability to drive towards achieving measurable and challenging goals.
• Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a diverse team.
• Intermediate use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications.
• Skill in operating equipment such as personal computers and phone systems.
• Ability to handle a diversity of details in order to make informed decisions.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with the online delivery of education and the systems that support it.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal and written.
• Demonstrated mastery of APA style.

Location: Hybrid – San Diego, CA (Spectrum & Southbay)

Travel: Travel may be required

Compensation Range:

Hourly: $26.63 - $28.89

Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience.

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws.

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