Art History Instructor, Part-Time

Art History Instructor – Part-Time (Hourly/Temporary Assignment)

Location:

Main Campus, Río Hondo College, Whittier, CA.

• Teach assigned courses during day and evening hours.
• Commit to professional excellence and continuous growth in teaching.
• Participate in additional professional responsibilities and activities normally expected of community college faculty, as described by Board Policies and the California Education Code.

• Master’s degree in art history, history of art and architecture, or visual culture/visual studies; or Bachelor’s degree in art history and Master’s degree in history; or Master’s degree in art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in art history; or equivalent; or a valid California Community College Credential authorizing service in the appropriate subject matter.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• A Master’s degree in fine arts or art AND one of the following:
  • Successful completion of 30 units in a combination of upper-division undergraduate and graduate coursework, at least half of which must be in art history, art theory, art criticism, or history of architecture, and at least half must be at the graduate level.
  • Evidence of eminence in the field as demonstrated by: (a) 5 years of professional experience in art museums or galleries involving research, curating, education, or conservation; or (b) extensive evidence of published writings in art history, art theory, or art criticism in widely circulated professional publications.

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.