PT Faculty, Visual and Digital Arts Instructor

Position Title:

[POOL] PT Faculty, Visual and Digital Arts Instructor

Department

Department Visual Arts

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Part-Time Hourly

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position FTE

Position FTE N/A

Location

Location Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Salary Grade

Salary Grade Not Applicable

Salary Rate

See 'Special Notes to Applicants' section above.

This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for “[ POOL ]” positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If/when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool, and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening.

* Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain their active status in the pool.

This position is responsible for teaching visual arts and digital imaging courses to community college students through hands‑on instruction in various formats. As an instructor, you will develop course materials, grade assignments, and mentor students while fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment. Your goal is to guide students in mastering practical artistic and technical skills, utilizing real‑world industry experience to help them succeed academically and professionally.

• Prepare and develop materials for classes utilizing approved course outcomes in a variety of teaching modalities. Depending on the course assignment, you may be asked to use a curriculum developed by the department.
• Complete all administrative tasks associated with teaching a course: assign and grade student work, establish reasonable communication with students, report student attainment of course outcomes, maintain student records, comply with college policies and processes related to teaching workload.
• Keep abreast of development in subject area, educational technology, innovative teaching techniques, and continuously strive for professional improvement.
• Establish and maintain opportunities for reasonable and consistent out-of-class contact with students.
• When applicable, assure that specialized equipment is appropriately used, following all safety protocols and procedures. Verify that all equipment is accounted for at the end of each studio session.
• Exemplify and promote the mission of LBCC.
• Connect students to college support services and resources to promote student success and retention. Maintain reasonable communication with college support services to this end.
• Work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. Promote both a classroom environment and a curriculum of equity and inclusivity.
• Interact with supervisors, colleagues, and staff as part of a team.
• Participate as assigned in occasional department and advisory meetings.

Work is performed in an office or classroom setting with minimal exposure to safety and health hazards. May require arm, hand, and finger dexterity to operate keyboard or other office equipment. Requires sufficient visual acuity to recognize alphanumeric characters. Requires good hearing and well‑developed speaking ability to communicate with staff and students. Work is performed indoors with minimal exposure to safety and health hazards.

Considerable time is spent doing work on a computer.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

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