Adjunct Faculty Pool, Art

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 7,800 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges seeks qualified instructors to teach Art courses across campus locations, in-person and online. Responsibilities include delivering outcomes-based coursework, engaging with students, and collaborating on curriculum improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Art or related fields and demonstrate readiness for online or hybrid delivery, with prior community college teaching preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Art or Art History or a Master’s Degree with 12 graduate semester hours in Art Education, Digital Media, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts/Design, Humanities, Illustration, Visual Communication.
• 6 graduate semester hours must be from the appropriate sub-discipline field of Art or Art History.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model.
• Collaborate in curriculum development and revision as needed.
• Meet scheduled classes and attend faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings.
• Ensure student outcomes are achieved and evaluate/record performance with feedback.
• Maintain office hours and meet with students; refer to support services as needed.
• Serve as a student academic advisor and develop/assess instruments to validate outcomes.

Skills

Art Education

Online & Hybrid Teaching

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in Art or Art History

12 graduate semester hours in Art Education/related field

Bachelor’s degree + 6,000 hours experience

Job description

Welcome to Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. We are so glad you are here.

Responsible for teaching courses and assessing learning outcomes in Art. Available assignments include campus locations across EICC , including college campus and high school building; in-person Monday through Friday; Morning and/or Afternoon availability desired. Please indicate your availability in your cover letter.

Online and Evening Teaching opportunities available as well. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Art or Art History or a Master’s Degree with 12 graduate semester hours in Art Education, Digital Media, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts/Design, Humanities, Illustration, Visual Communication. 6 graduate semester hours must be from the appropriate sub-discipline field of Art or Art History.

To teach applied course like ceramics, sculpture, painting or drawing, an instructor must possess at least a bachelor’s degree and a combination of formal training and professional tested experience equivalent to 6,000 hours. The instructor shall hold the appropriate registration, certification, or licensure in occupational areas in which such credential is necessary for practice.

Community college teaching experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to use a variety of technology-based instructional tools is highly preferred. Ability to teach in on-line and/or hybrid environments is desired.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The teacher must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently. Positions may vary from standing, sitting, or walking. On a rare occasion it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc.

Salary $700.00 per credit hour; EICC retirees $1000 per credit hour.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Teaching assignments may include varying delivery formats and methods.
• Collaborate in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
• Meet promptly with scheduled classes.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings unless excused by the Academic Dean.
• Assure that student outcomes are achieved in each course.
• Evaluate and record student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provide regular student feedback.
• Maintain established office hours and meet with the students as necessary.
• Refer students to Academic Support and Student Services as needed and meet recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
• Serve as a student academic advisor.
• Develop and administer assessment instruments to validate student outcome achievement.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress and grade records of all students.
• Effectively plan and implement learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes.
• Analyze results of planning and teaching and make appropriate revisions.
• Assist college in the recruitment and retention of students.
• Actively serve as a departmental team member in effecting change fostering continual educational improvement.
• Maintain currency of professional skills to continually enhance instructional skills.
• Regularly engage in professional learning activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Is committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of students and internal/external stakeholders.
• Complete other job duties unique to your area as assigned by the academic dean.

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, [e-mail] or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone]. FAX : [phone]; TDD : 800-877-8339 or Email: OCR [e-mail]

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