Adjunct Faculty in Fine Art (Studio Courses)

CCC Clovis Community College; United States; On-site; USD 6,400 - 9,200; Part time

Job summary

CCC Clovis Community College is offering a position for an Adjunct/Part Time Faculty member to teach various disciplines. Under general supervision, the selected instructor will prepare lectures, maintain accurate student records, and promote critical thinking skills.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) or equivalent and possess teaching experience in the discipline. The role is essential for delivering high-quality education while ensuring student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the relevant field with 18 graduate credit hours.
• Teaching experience in the discipline is essential.
• Strong knowledge of college policies and technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide well-prepared lectures and classroom activities.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance.
• Promote critical and analytical thinking among students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)

Master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

Tools

Canvas

MS Office

Job description

Compensation: $700 per credit hour Compensation Type: Salary Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term) Grade: Department: Instruction

Position Summary

Under general supervision of and in accordance with Clovis Community College and departmentally established practices and expectations, adjunct instructors work collaboratively with other faculty within the College and their discipline to ensure that key concepts of the specific discipline are addressed.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assignments may vary depending on the specific qualifications and expertise of the individual.
• Provide students with a complete syllabus containing course outcomes and competencies; present well‑prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus.
• Continually promote development and effective use of skills in critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, computation, problem solving, assessment, and decision‑making.
• Provide students with timely information and feedback on academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework, and projects.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of student academic performance.
• Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of all college policies.
• Use technology tools including, but not limited to, Canvas, Starfish, e‑mail, MS Office, and the Internet.
• Require continuous movement within the College, continuous sitting and handling of small objects such as paper and pen, and push or pull up to 10 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree.
• A master’s degree in another field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield to be taught.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield to be taught.
• B.F.A. degree with acceptance into and actively pursuing an M.F.A. in the discipline or subfield to be taught, with supporting qualifications such as tested professional experience (professional workshops, acceptance of artwork in regional/national juried shows, portfolio, and teaching experience).
• For non‑art degree applicants: tested professional experience including national juried shows, professional workshops, exceptional portfolio, acceptance into a graduate program, and teaching experience in the discipline to be taught.

EEO STATEMENT: As an EEO employer, Clovis Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Clovis Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Clovis Community College is an institution of higher education offering instruction at the Associate degree level. The College provides accessible, affordable, accredited, high-quality educational opportunities by keeping the learners’ needs at the center of decision-making.