Adjunct Associate Professor of Studio Art Pool

San Joaquin Delta College; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for an Adjunct/Associate Professor of Art to teach Studio Art courses. This part-time role involves instructing students in areas like Painting and Ceramics, while evaluating their progress and maintaining records of learning outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Fine Arts or equivalent and possess sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds. Responsibilities also include participating in curriculum review and supporting the Division Dean with relevant reports.

Qualifications

• Masters in Fine Arts, Art, or Art History, or equivalent.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses in Studio Art disciplines per approved outlines.
• Assist students in achieving course objectives and evaluate progress.
• Participate in curriculum review and assessment of learning outcomes.

Skills

Teaching postsecondary courses

Adapting teaching strategies

Using innovative teaching techniques

Curriculum development

Education

Masters in Fine Arts, Art, or Art History

Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in Humanities

Job description

Description

Under the general supervision of the Division Dean, the Adjunct/Associate Professor of Art teaches organized classes primarily in the Studio Arts discipline(s); the primary responsibility is to teach up to 10 units (part-time) in the assigned discipline.

Responsibilities and Duties

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Instruct courses in Studio Art (Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, 2D and/or 3D Art) in accordance with credit course outlines approved by the Board of Trustees.
2. Maintain expertise in current teaching methods, discipline knowledge, and discipline‑specific technologies.
3. Assist students in achieving stated course objectives. Evaluate the progress of each student and notify students in need of counseling services and/or tutorial assistance. Track student learning outcomes and maintain records of student learning outcomes.
4. Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes in order to make the program successful.
5. Support the Division Dean in cooperating with campus and community groups to provide programs, courses, and information relevant to the needs of the students and various programs.
6. Coordinate with other faculty in the selection of textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials.
7. Complete various reporting procedures as required for student evaluation, course reporting and budget development.
8. Assist the Division Dean in the preparation of required reports by providing requested information.
9. Attend various departmental, divisional and campus‑wide activities and events as required.
10. Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester.
11. Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Division Dean and as outlined in Board Policy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters in Fine Arts, Art, or Art History, OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in Humanities OR the equivalent.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in teaching postsecondary courses in Studio Art Courses.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different levels of students' ability and learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to students from different cultures and ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques and equipment, including the use of multimedia hardware and software and online instructional techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing curriculum for discipline‑specific courses and/or programs.
• Demonstrated leadership, ability, and desire to stay current in the field.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with business and industry to coordinate the educational program with the needs of the community.
• Interest in or knowledge of teaching online and other distance education courses.