Adjunct - Color and 2D Design

At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,

Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.

Title

Adjunct Professor, Color and 2D Design

Direct Supervisor

School of Design + Art Director

Status

Part Time, Exempt

Division

Academic Affairs

No. Direct Reports

0

Target Weekly Hours

10

Location

Main Campus

Benefits Eligibility

No

JOB SUMMARY

The School of Design + Art in the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology (BILT) at Marymount University invites applications from persons qualified to teach undergraduate Art studio courses.  Color and 2D Design is a foundation course for all students in the School of Design and Art. Applicants will be expected to follow the syllabus and set curriculum for the course already prepared and delivered through Canvas.

Faculty are expected to teach high quality courses in online and face-to-face settings. The School of Design + Art within the College of BILT is located at Marymount University’s Main Campus in the city of Arlington, Virginia. Our college is committed to preparing students for the industries in our community from startups to large established companies.

Marymount University welcomes and values all members of our community. Guided by the mission of our founders, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), to achieve unity through diversity, Marymount honors our diversity as a source of strength. Our differences inspire intellectual curiosity and collectively allow us to tackle the challenges of the world. We seek to foster an inclusive community in which each person’s race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, ability, class, national origin, and immigration status are fully respected and celebrated. According to the vision of the RSHM that “ALL may have life, and have it to the FULL,” we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, cooperation, and civility where all community members are S.A.I.N.T.S—Safe, Accepted, Included, Needed, Treasured, and Seen.

Please submit a letter of interest; a current C.V.; and a portfolio of no more than 20 images (10 professional, 10 student work) in PDF format, or a link to a digital portfolio of professional and student work.  Professional Websites are accepted as well.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach designated courses, face-to-face and/or online (synchronous and asynchronous), including keeping teaching materials current, interacting with students in discussions and hands-on activities, the continuous grading of assignments, and monitoring student performance through the courses.

• Maintain appropriate office hours and support students in their educational journey and in their career progression.

• Work with the School of Design + Art Director to identify new subjects in the field and identify yourself or other guest speakers and potential adjuncts to deliver this material.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Arts degree is required with a minimum of 18 graduate credits directly related to the teaching field.

• Five years of professional experience in the field is preferred.

• Experience teaching in higher education or with adult learners is preferred.

Licenses or Certifications

None

Financial Responsibility

None

Supervision

None

Special Working Conditions

None

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