Lecturer & Associate Director

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

9d•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Associate Director is a full-time, 12-month professional-track faculty position providing administrative, instructional, and academic leadership for the College Park Scholars Arts program, a two-year undergraduate living-learning community for first- and second-year students. Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Associate Director drives curriculum design, experiential programming, strategic planning, classroom instruction, and community partnerships. The role works closely with the Director to foster an active, inclusive learning environment where students explore cultural diversity, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and educational resources at the University of Maryland and in the surrounding region. Some flexibility is required for work outside normal business hours, including weekends.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
At least two years (four semesters) of teaching in higher education.
Exceptional written, oral, computing, and presentation skills.
Enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with students, graduate students, campus faculty and staff, administrators, alumni, and off-campus community partners.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in education or an arts and humanities discipline.
Two or more years of professional experience in an arts-related field or organization.
Valid driver’s license.
Evidence of a significant body of critical and creative work in the arts or a related field.
A stellar record of collegiate teaching.
Evidence of leadership roles in higher education and/or professional settings.

Responsibilities

Teach a minimum of two courses per semester and develop related co-curricular programming.
Advance innovative curriculum development and experiential learning opportunities.
Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
Provide logistical, operational, and organizational support for signature events, including Field Trips, Service Day, Academic Showcase, and ArtsFest.
Manage daily administrative office tasks, fiscal tracking, and program communications.
Coordinate guest artist residencies and guest faculty engagements.
Schedule and conduct regular, proactive academic and developmental advising sessions for freshman and sophomore students.
Foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative residential learning community.
Represent the Arts program at faculty meetings, college- and university-sponsored events, and recruitment functions.
Cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with campus departments, external arts organizations, and community stakeholders.