Description

The Department of Art at St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting applications for the position of Instructional Support Specialist: Studio Art. This is a full-time contingent position for a term of two years (with the possibility of renewal) and an annual salary of $50,000 – $54,000 with limited benefits. Reporting to the Art program Chair, the candidate works directly with faculty and students and must possess excellent professional demeanor, interpersonal communication and writing skills. Primary job responsibilities include teaching one course per semester in the graphic design area, oversee basic cleaning and maintenance of equipment and studio facilities for drawing, painting, printmaking, animation, photography, capstone studios, digital printing lab and auxiliary spaces. Additional responsibilities include ordering art supplies, budget tracking and bookkeeping, the development and enforcement of health and safety policies, creating marketing materials and communications for Art department events and providing general administrative support as directed by the program Chair. Applicants must be available and capable of supervising students, exhibition installations, and managing infrequent evening and Saturday events such as for open drawing sessions and admissions open houses.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary’s City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

Qualifications

BA/BFA in studio art, or MFA, preferably with a concentration in graphic design or related field. Ability to work independently and problem solve in a studio art context; good interpersonal, communication and writing ability; skill and experience with exhibition installation, operating knowledge of standard AV teaching equipment. Ability to teach and supervise safe use of basic woodworking power tools. Must have proficient knowledge of Adobe Bridge, Photoshop and Illustrator, MS Office, and Google Drive software. Expertise in color management, and fine art inkjet printing. Familiarity or willingness to be trained with wet darkroom and photography digital and common art studio equipment.

Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Application Instructions

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), statement of how the applicant’s employment at the College will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity, and three references and submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/186854. Questions may be directed to Tristan Cai at jcai@smcm.edu.