Adjunct Professor - Visual Art

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Summary of Responsibilities:

The college is seeking a qualified adjunct professor for adult basic education art courses, as well as future Illustration courses. The position will start Fall quarter 2026.

Some of the courses LWTech offers at that level include:

• ART 102 Introduction to Visual Design
• ART 121 Introduction to Drawing
• ART 203 Intermediate Drawing

Other courses will be assigned as needed.

This recruitment is for a current vacancy beginning Fall 2026, as well as establishing an applicant pool for future part-time faculty vacancies. The college hires part-time faculty on a quarter by quarter basis, dependent on enrollment. If you're selected for an interview for a potential future vacancy, a college representative will contact you.

• Teach college-level Art courses, with focus on drawing, painting, and illustration
• Teach to the learning outcomes of the approved curriculum
• Use effective teaching practices to promote equitable student learning
• Apply transparency in teaching and learning to class policies, materials, and assessments
• Facilitate an inclusive class culture
• Use current college learning management systems and integrate best practices in online learning
• Develop and teach lessons which foster and support equitable student learning and cultural diversity
• Teach productive and constructive study skills to students
• Develop classroom and lab procedures in conformance with identified policies and procedures
• Maintain appropriate records which indicate student progress and meet college requirements
• Post the class syllabus and students' grades via the online course system (Canvas)
• Follow disciplinary procedures as prescribed and deal consistently and fairly with all students

• 2 years teaching experience required; college teaching experience preferred
• Previous experience with an online course system (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle) preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations
• Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual

Compensation
Placement on the faculty salary schedule is based on an individual assessment of education and experience. The salary for part time faculty contracts shall be based upon the number of credits assigned the faculty member, the type of class taught, and the rates contained in the part time faculty salary schedule currently in effect and labeled Appendix

B.
Step 1 ranges from $738.38 - $2,335.13
Step 2 ranges from $819.15 - $2,457.46
Step 3 ranges from $835.95 - $2,507.85
Step 4 ranges from $893.51 - $2,680.54
Step 5 ranges from $916.30 - $2,748.90
Step 6 ranges from $957.08 - $2,871.24

Benefits
Once part-time faculty have worked 50% full-time or more for two consecutive quarters(with LWTech or combined with other community/technical colleges), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day (Prorated based on % of FTE) effective upon employment.

Employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition ( 50% of FT or more for two consecutive quarters), reduced child care costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit: lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks

Eligibility to Work:
In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. LWTech does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.
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