Part-Time Instructor of Art

Part-Time Instructor of Art
- School of Arts, Performance, & the Humanities
- Modesto Junior College

Application Close Date:
Wednesday, June 30th, 2027 at 11:59pm

* Once your application is submitted to this system you will not be able to update your materials. To reactivate an application, contact the Recruitment Office,  or email at Recruitment.

Part-Time pools remain open for up to twelve (12) months. Applications will be viewed by Departments throughout that time on an "as need" basis near and/or at the beginning of each semester.

Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking part-time faculty members in Art. Ideal candidates will share MJC’s commitment to educating its racially and socio-economically diverse student population. MJC currently serves about 24,000 students annually, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations, with the following breakdown: 53.5% Hispanic, 35.1% White, 4.9% Asian, 3.4% African American/Black, 1.4% Filipino, 0.5% Native American, 1.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% Multi-racial/Other (MJC)

MJC is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the college has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a college already fully engaged in exploring new wrap-around student support services and innovative pedagogical techniques to improve equity and overall student success.

The successful candidate will join an Ethnic Studies department that continues to develop curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies aimed at improving student equity.

Part-Time Instructor of Art
- School of Arts, Performance, & the Humanities
- Modesto Junior College

The Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94 Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22  Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule) Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $40 per hour.

Not Eligible for Benefits:
With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

The successful candidate will join an art department that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value the exploration of diverse perspectives. The successful candidate will share these commitments and work to reduce barriers for students by providing support and resources needed to succeed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s in fine arts, art, or art history OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in humanities OR the equivalent ( NOTE : "Masters in fine arts" as used here refers to any master’s degree in the subject matter of fine arts, which is defined to include visual studio arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and metal and jewelry art;
  
  and also art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the "Master of Fine Arts" ( MFA ) degree when that degree is based on specialization in performing arts or dance, film, video, photography, creative writing or other nonplastic arts)

Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Click hyperlink for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications.

The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below:

Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the…