Instructor or Assistant Professor, Art

Teach Art History and Art Appreciation courses face to face or online. Typical load per regular semester would be 5 lecture classes.

The College seeks a full-time, tenure track faculty member in Art History. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically various student population.

Engage in the work of the Art Program including, student advising, fundraising, student recruiting, curriculum development, committee work, repair and updating of Art Foundation Lecture Hall, Student Art Association projects, Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity work, art gallery, community outreach.

Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline. Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need. Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction. Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.

Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline provided to insure course content and objectives are met.

Ability to teach Art courses such as Art History I & II and Art Appreciation.

Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate various learning styles of students.

Successful experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction.

Degree specialization and/or recent successful experience in teaching or preparation of a various range of college-level courses in Art History.

Evidence of outstanding ability as a teacher.

The ability to develop curriculum, both transfer-level and electives, and teach courses for an Art major program with a focus on general education and Art History.

The ability to develop student learning outcomes and methods for assessing student's achievement of these outcomes, as well as to ensure consistent reflection and improvement of best teaching practices.

The ability to engage and support students from a broad spectrum of cultural, religious, academic, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.

The enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.

A commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and the continuous reflection and development of best teaching practices for student success within the community college system.

The ability to use teaching methods that engage students actively in their own learning, promote development of critical thinking skills, and encourage them to become lifelong learners.

The ability to use instructional methods that emphasize group cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter.

The commitment to maintain currency in the discipline, and related technology appropriate to instruction as it relates to Art History.

The ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experience.

Evidence of effectiveness as a colleague.

The ability, initiative, and commitment to work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the spirit of collegiality and innovation to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success.

Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success.

Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities.

Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

Doctor of Philosophy in Art History.

Two (2) years of successful teaching experience in Art History I Survey, Art History II Survey, and/or Art Appreciation.

Four (4) years teaching experience beyond Teaching Assistant level.

Experience teaching college level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas and social media).

Demonstrated experience working with students from underrepresented and historically excluded backgrounds, with a strong understanding of how longstanding barriers in higher education and specific fields affect student access, participation, and achievement.

Experience and skill with addressing disparities in the classroom and on campus.

Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Art History.

Demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively with various stake holders including students, student services, faculty, professional staff, and the community.

Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution designation for institutional, departmental and instructional practices.

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