Part-Time Art Education Faculty

Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) is seeking a part-time Art Education faculty member to teach and supervise graduate students in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Art Education program. Applicants may apply for a position in either semester or for positions in both semesters. Compensation is $4,250 to $4,750 per course, depending on experience, and $2,000 for the spring observations.

Fall Semester: August 30 – December 20, 2027

During the fall semester, the instructor will teach in person two days per week: one day on MECA&D’s Portland campus between 9 am - 3 pm and one day off campus to supervise graduate student fieldwork in community settings throughout the Greater Portland area between 3 - 6 pm.

MAT 809: Diversity & Equity in Alternative Settings (3 credits)

This course uses community placements to inform classroom practice as candidates explore, develop, and conduct fieldwork in multicultural community sites throughout the Greater Portland area. Under the instructor's guidance, candidates collaborate with local schools and teachers to facilitate classroom visits, develop and lead inclusive, culturally responsive gallery tours and workshops, and engage young children by extending and integrating their academic knowledge through interdisciplinary, integrated lesson plans for multilingual learners.

Candidates also learn to work collaboratively within their communities to create artwork with social impact and to advocate for social reform. A minimum of 40 hours of assigned fieldwork is required for successful completion of this course.

The instructor will be responsible for:

Teaching the 3-credit graduate course in person two days per week

Supervising student fieldwork at community sites throughout the Greater Portland area during the fall semester (students do 40 hours of fieldwork)

Working collaboratively with the Chair of Art Education to coordinate community placements and partnerships

Communicating with community partners, schools, and mentor teachers

Providing ongoing guidance and feedback to graduate students

Completing evaluations and assessments of student fieldwork

Spring Semester  January 3 – May 4, 2028

The instructor will supervise graduate students in public school placements during the spring semester.

Spring responsibilities include approximately 40 hours of school-based supervision, including:

Traveling to multiple public school sites throughout the Greater Portland, Maine area

Observing graduate students in their teaching placements

Providing formative feedback and guidance

Completing student evaluations and assessments

Communicating with graduate students, mentor teachers, and program faculty

Supporting candidates' professional growth and development throughout their placements

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Art Education, Education, or a related field.

• Experience teaching art, supervising teacher candidates, or both.

• Demonstrated ability to support learners from varied cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.

• Knowledge of culturally responsive, inclusive, and accessible teaching practices.

• Effective communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to teach in person and travel to assigned school and community placements throughout the Greater Portland area.

• Participate in Art Education program faculty meetings and contribute to program planning and coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• A valid teaching certification, preferably in Art Education 

• Experience mentoring or supervising teacher candidates.

• Experience developing partnerships with schools, community organizations, or cultural institutions

A cover letter that describes how your experience, accomplishments, and qualifications intersect with the listed position description; 

A resumé/curriculum vitae; 

A list of three references with contact information, including one prior supervisor.

Essential Functions & Work Environment

The position involves teaching graduate students in person on MECA&D’s Portland campus and supervising fieldwork and teaching placements at school and community sites throughout the Greater Portland area. Essential functions include facilitating inclusive instruction; observing and evaluating teaching practices; reviewing student work; providing timely feedback and guidance; maintaining accurate assessment records; and communicating and collaborating with graduate students, mentor teachers, community partners, and program faculty.

Work takes place in college classrooms, public schools, galleries, and other community settings. Travel among assigned locations is required, and teaching, observations, and meetings must be coordinated with course and placement-site schedules. 

MECA&D provides reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Maine College of Art & Design is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed based on their talents, qualifications, and achievements. We uphold the principles of fairness, merit, and equal opportunity in our academic and professional community.

Maine College of Art & Design complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, religion, genetic predisposition, familial status, receipt of a final protection order, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all aspects of the College’s educational programs, admissions, employment, financial aid, and other institutionally administered programs.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, and the College makes selection decisions based on individual merit and institutional needs.