Art History; Adjunct​/Part-Time

Position: Art History (Adjunct/Part-Time)
Description

In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available.

We appreciate your interest in Sierra College!

Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, to provide instruction to students in various aspects of art history, to develop instruction, provide lecture and laboratory instruction in a variety of teaching modalities, to evaluate students in art history and other related courses, and to do related work, as required.

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Examples Of Functions and Tasks

Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL:
Review and evaluate curriculum with the faculty in the department; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions; coordinate lecture and laboratory content with part-time faculty for consistency; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure.

Lecture/Laboratory Preparation - ESSENTIAL:
Review and select and/or prepare materials for classroom and laboratory use; prepare lesson plans; select textbooks; complete book order forms; may utilize technology in the classroom; may prepare materials for online and/or web-enhanced teaching environments. PERIPHERAL:
Review and evaluate new materials; read current literature for lectures and/or laboratories; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter; familiarize self with operation of all equipment.

Lecture/Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL:
Introduce and present lecture and laboratory information in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important historical concepts; provide instructional objectives; outline major points of information; develop presentations; distribute handouts; answer student questions; encourage student participation; monitor student activity.

Prepare and Maintain Online and Other Visual Resources - ESSENTIAL:
Research available visual materials; develop, maintain, and access online databases of visual materials.

Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL:
Develop quizzes, tests, and laboratory/classroom examinations; monitor student activity during examinations; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes; assign, read, and evaluate homework assignments; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on academic matters. PERIPHERAL:
Refer students to appropriate student services.

Shared Governance Participation - ESSENTIAL:
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and activities; participate in articulation/curriculum development; serve on employee selection committees. PERIPHERAL:
Respond in writing to requests for information; serve on campus-wide committees; attend and participate in divisional meetings.

Student Services - ESSENTIAL:
Hold regular office hours; provide students and peers with a positive role model. PERIPHERAL:
Advise students; participate in graduation; provide students with letters of recommendation.

Develop and Schedule Gallery Exhibits - ESSENTIAL:
Facilitate gallery operations. PERIPHERAL:
Curate art exhibits.

Community Awareness - ESSENTIAL:
Act as information source to the community. PERIPHERAL:
Maintain awareness of local community; speak before committee groups; participate in community affairs.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in art history, history of art and architecture or visual culture/visual studies

OR

Bachelor's in art history and master's in history

OR

Master's in art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in art history

OR

the equivalent

for theCCC

Minimum Qualifications Handbookfor further reference.

This position is apart-time faculty teaching assignmentwith the following salary rates:

Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule(Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement)

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, Live Scan, and tuberculosis examination as required.

Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met.

Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted).

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