PT Art Instructor - Furniture Design Job Los Altos Hills area,California USA,Education / Teaching

PT Art Instructor
- Furniture Design

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: PT05141

Location: District, CA

Department: Temp Pool

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Position Information

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a 'pool' of qualified applicants for the position of Part-time Art Instructor
- Furniture Design. Assignments may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an online/distance education format.

Minimum Qualifications

Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Master's in Fine Arts, Art or Art History OR Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters in Humanities OR the equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in Woodworking

Ability to teach furniture design

Portfolio of quality furniture work that indicates technical expertise and design sense

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is specifically responsible to teach Furniture design courses (ARTS 58A, ARTS 58B, ARTS 58C, and related art courses if necessary).
Essential functions include the following:
- Teach shop safely and proper use of tools.
- Teach proper storage and handling of hazardous material.
Standard duties expected of all part-time faculty include the performance of instructional, counselor, or librarian duties as assigned; evaluation and assessment of student work; and timely submission of grades. In addition, part-time faculty are expected to participate in the assessment of their performance, including administrative and student evaluations. Part-time faculty may also have opportunities to participate in various campus and staff development activities and are encouraged to be involved in the larger College or District community.

Part-time faculty may be eligible to receive additional assignments and participate in professional development events.

Knowledge and Abilities

Woodworking skills
Furniture design
Safety procedures

Working Conditions:

Environment

Indoor, office environment.

Physical Abilities

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Vision sufficient to read various materials.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.

Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.

Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.

Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

Benefits

Foothill De Anza Community College District offers a variety of voluntary fringe benefits for qualified part-time faculty, including medical, dental and vision insurance.

Foothill De Anza Community College District is available to assist persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process. Please contact Employment Services at employment or .

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

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