Adjunct Faculty: Art (Loveland)

Aims Community College; Evans (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employee courses

Access to campus gym for employee and one guest

Free parking on all campuses

Comprehensive employer benefits

Job summary

Aims Community College seeks a faculty member for the Arts & Sciences Division to teach various art courses, requiring a Master’s degree in art disciplines. Responsibilities include instructing students, evaluating curricula, and participating in professional development.

The position offers a favorable environment with multiple benefits including tuition waivers and gym access, aimed at individuals passionate about education and the arts.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level.
• Consideration given to experience teaching art courses.

Responsibilities

• Instruct art courses as needed for the Arts & Sciences division.
• Assist with curriculum evaluation and resource material selection.

Skills

Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Ability to motivate students

Teamwork and cooperation

Education

Master’s degree in relevant art discipline

Graduate credit hours applicable to teaching

Job description

Aims Community College Faculty Position – Arts & Sciences Division

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College seeks to hire individuals who want to be part of this environment and possess the skill sets necessary for success in this position. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach, with occasional travel possibly required.

Location

Loveland

Compensation

Based on course content, wages will range from $1,297.00 per credit to $3,753.00 per credit. In certain instances, due to low enrollment, faculty payment will be based on part‑time per‑credit pay and pro‑rated on a 10% per student basis.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for employee courses
• Access to campus gym for employee and one guest
• Aims discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer benefits (comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits and retirement programs available

Responsibilities

• Instruct art courses as needed for the Arts & Sciences division
• Assist in program/curriculum evaluation, articulation, revision, and development
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Assist with evaluation and selection of textbooks and other resource materials
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Academic Dean

Minimum Qualifications

• For ART 1002 – Master’s degree in 2‑D media (painting, drawing, or printmaking) OR sufficient progress toward a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in 2‑D media completed
• For ART 1003 – Master’s degree in 3‑D media OR sufficient progress toward a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in 3‑D completed
• For ART 1075, 1085, 2085 – Master’s degree in relevant art discipline OR sufficient progress toward a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the relative area completed
• For ART 1110, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1115 – Master’s degree in art history, history of art and architecture, or visual culture, OR Master’s degree including 18 graduate credit hours in art history
• For ART 1114 – Master’s degree in art history, history of art and architecture, or visual culture OR Master’s degree including 18 graduate credit hours in art history OR Master’s degree or master’s of fine arts in sequential art, illustration, or other relevant 2‑D processes
• For ART 1116 – Master’s degree in museum studies OR Master’s degree in art history with demonstrated experience in the museum field or relevant certifications
• For ART 1201–1205, 2201–2204 – Master’s degree in drawing OR sufficient progress toward a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in drawing completed
• For ART 1301–1302, 1304–1305, 1307–1308, 2301–2302, 2307–2308 – Master’s degree in painting OR sufficient progress toward a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in painting completed
• For ART 1401, 1403, 2401, 2405, 2407, 2408 – Master’s degree in photography OR sufficient progress toward a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in photography completed
• For ART 1501, 1502 – Master’s degree in printmaking OR sufficient progress toward a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in printmaking completed
• For ART 1601, 1602, 2601 – Master’s degree in sculpture OR sufficient progress toward a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in sculpture completed
• For ART 1604, 1605, 2603, 2604 – Master’s degree in metalsmithing or sculpture OR sufficient progress toward a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in metalsmithing or sculpture completed
• For ART 1701–1704, 2701–2704 – Master’s degree in ceramics OR sufficient progress toward a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in ceramics completed
• For ART 2906 – Master’s degree in relevant studio practice OR sufficient progress toward a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in relevant studio practice completed
• Experience teaching at the post‑secondary level
• Consideration given to graduate education applicable to teaching undergraduate courses
• Consideration given to experience teaching art courses at the post‑secondary level
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration
• Ability to work as a team member with a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Official transcripts (required upon hire)
• Portfolio

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and made without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials become the property of Aims Community College upon submission.