For many adjunct faculty, the next step in their career path is to be named an assistant or associate professor with the goal of gaining tenure as a professor. Tracking down opportunities for professional development may give adjuncts a leg up when interviewing for full-or part-time positions.t can also be based on the degree held by the teacher applying. Wages also vary by institution type: Typically adjunct faculty earn higher wages in traditional four-year institutions, compared to those who work at community colleges. Here is a snapshot of average salaries for adjunct faculty: 1  Glassdoor.com: $30,709.
Lesson Summary. A medium refers to the materials that are used to create a work of art. The plural of medium is media. Some of the most common media are oil paints (paints that use oil to hold pigments together), tempera (pigments held together with egg yolk), marble (soft, white stone), and bronze (a metal used to cast sculptures).
Save. Artists mix certain media with paint to achieve various artistic effects. Gel medium alters the consistency of paint, adding sheen and volume, and making texture from brush and knife marks more visible. It also increases the drying time, giving the artist more time to create the desired effects. The ingredients of gel medium vary, but it always consists of a thinner and a drying oil. Gel medium is available for purchase at art supply stores and online, but some artists prefer to make it themselves.