Art History Instructor, to Modern

Position: Art History Instructor, Renaissance to Modern - Cape Cod Community College
Location: West Barnstable

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach Art History:
Renaissance to Modern (ART
134) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:45pm during the Fall 2026 semester (September 8 - December 22, 2026). In Art History, students explore the art of the western world from the Renaissance to the Modern eras. Illustrated lectures cover general aesthetic trends, the life and work of key artists, ideas guiding their creations, the vocabulary of art, as well as important methods, materials, and techniques the artists have employed.

Significant artistic creations ranging in character from the personal, to the political, and religious are examined. Students are required to make an independent visit to a museum.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

* Provide instruction in a face-to-face learning environment on campus.

* Select and develop appropriate materials for class use.

* Track and assess student progress.

* Maintain appropriate attendance and learner records.

* Participate in ongoing professional development.

* Post syllabus on Moodle Learning Management System.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's degree in Art History, Visual or Fine Arts or a closely related field with appropriate areas of concentration.

* College-level teaching experience in Art History, Art Appreciation or equivalent.

* Effective pedagogical, teaching, and presentation skills.

* Experience using evidence-based strategies to support student success including frequent communication and active learning.

* Ability to create an inclusive classroom environment that engages a diverse student population with different learning preferences.

* Skill in using technology to support the teaching and learning processes.

* Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Teaching at the community college level.

* Skill using MOODLE or other Learning Management System (LMS) to support student learning.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION:
Compensation for course delivery follows the guideline of the relevant MCCC contract. Anticipated starting salary - Step I DCE Pay Scale (presently $4,536 for 3-credit course). Part-time, non-benefited MCCC Unit position

Final date to receive applications:
Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.

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This appointment is subject to the FY2027 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider candidates without unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies.

The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents: a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume (failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.

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