ADJUNCT FACULTY OF WOODWORKING & FURNITURE DESIGN

MAINE COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN

Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) invites applications for Adjunct Faculty in Woodworking & Furniture Design with an immediate need for Fall 2026. All applicants will be added to the adjunct pool for future needs.

Maine College of Art & Design

Located at the center of one of America’s fastest-growing art and design communities, Maine College of Art & Design brings together makers, educators, and leaders to enrich the evolving culture of the state and region. The College is a cornerstone of Downtown Portland, a diverse and vibrant waterfront city in a state that has inspired artists for hundreds of years. MECA&D’s history as a longstanding cultural institution in New England speaks to the College’s commitment to creativity and the universality of artistic expression. New additions to the College’s programs include the Bob Crewe Program in Art and Music, a minor in Sustainable Ecosystems in Art and Design, the nationally known Salt Institute of Documentary Studies, and a BFA in Animation and Game Art, all of which complement MECA&D’s long-running Public Engagement program. In the Fall of 2025, Maine College of Art & Design completed a key component of its new strategic plan, launching online graduate programs.

POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maine College of Art and Design is currently accepting applications for a part-time faculty member in the woodworking & furniture design department. We seek an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate engagingly. Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, current course offerings, and demand driven by graduation requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach one or more courses in Woodworking & Furniture Design per semester.

Teach on schedules that may include daytime and evening.

Follow the Department Chair's guidelines to ensure consistent content coverage and student experience across multiple course sections.

Administer, grade, and provide feedback promptly to monitor student mastery and progress through a course.

Meet established deadlines to submit student mid-term and final course grades.

Maintain accurate class attendance records.

Conduct assigned classes in the area of employment per the catalog description, the course syllabi, and the stipulations of the College.

Must be reasonably accessible to students for course consultation and feedback through one-on-one or group meetings and/or e-mail.

When possible, participate professionally in department, section, and college meetings.

Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies, and programs of the Department and College.

Foster a positive working environment free from harassment, prejudice, and/or bias.

Individualized attention and effective teaching are hallmarks of a MECA&D education; therefore, a palpable engagement with pedagogy, with a focus on continually improving the learning environment, is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

An MFA in Woodworking & Furniture Design is preferred, but a BFA with relevant experience will be considered. To fulfill the criteria of the immediate course in Fall 2026, the candidate must have experience in advanced joinery and be well-versed in the technical, formal, and conceptual considerations of creating a diverse portfolio of objects made within the wood studio. For the Adjunct Pool, candidates must have in-depth knowledge of the broad technical, historical, and conceptual aspects of the woodworking field. All applicants must reside in, or be able to commute to, Portland, Maine, to deliver in-person instruction.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

An MFA is strongly preferred

Previous teaching experience in higher education

Demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching with knowledge of historical traditions and current trends in woodworking & furniture design

A high level of skill in advanced joinery and construction methods in wood.

The ability and desire to teach across a range of undergraduate woodworking courses.

Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communication.

Skilled in technically and conceptually critiquing art, able to challenge and encourage students to become better artists through critique and conversation.

Experience working with students of culturally and socially diverse backgrounds.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $4,250 – $4,750 per course, per semester. Final compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, and the course assignment.
• This position is not benefits-eligible.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please share a current CV and portfolio of professional work.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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 selection decisions are made based on individual merit and institutional needs.