Adjunct Faculty- Visual Arts- Metals

Central Texas College; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Central Texas College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor - Metals to teach in the Fine Arts Department. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in Studio Art with Metals and has professional metalsmithing experience.

You may also teach a 3-D Design course as needed and will work part-time on a semester basis. The role requires delivering engaging instruction, maintaining course syllabi and records, and using Blackboard for communication and assignment submission.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in Studio Art with Metals as part of that degree.
• Experience in metalsmithing using techniques in jewelry design and metal construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person instruction on basic processes, including shaping, cutting, forming, and other construction techniques.
• Demonstrate expressive and conceptual approaches using various metals.
• Prepare for in-class activities and evaluate students' work.
• Maintain accurate class records and submit final grade reports as required.

Skills

Metalsmithing

Instructional delivery

Student motivation

Education

Master’s Degree in Studio Art with Metals

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

The Fine Arts Department at Central Texas College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor - Metals. The candidate will have a master's degree in studio art and professional experience in the field of Metals. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. This position may also require sometimes teaching a 3-D Design course.

Adjunct (part-time), semester-based employment with compensation based on course load and institutional pay schedule.

• Master’s Degree from a nationally, regionally or identified at the state level accredited institution of higher education with 18 graduate hours in Studio Art with Metals as part of that degree.
• Experience in metalsmithing using techniques in jewelry design and metal construction.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching art at the college level or providing instruction through workshops, demonstrations, or other educational settings is preferred.
• Additional professional artistic experience through exhibitions or residencies.
• This position also may include occasionally teaching a 3-D Design course or an Art History survey course. Preference given to candidates who are willing to teach these.

• Knowledge of practical fabrication experience as it relates to the design and production of small-scale functional and/or non-functional objects, and safe studio practices.
• Generate works that demonstrate expressive and conceptual approaches, using materials including, but not limited to, various metals.
• Ability to teach students at multiple levels in the same class.
• Highly skilled in instructional area.
• Ability to communicate well and to utilize delivery systems as needed.
• Ability to organize information.
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records.
• Ability to maintain work space used in instruction.
• Provide in-person instruction on basic processes, including, but not limited to, shaping, cutting, forming, and other construction techniques.
• Demonstrate expressive and conceptual approaches, using materials including, but not limited to, various metals.
• Preparation for in-class activities, evaluation of students' work, and regular consultation with students both in and outside of class and/or on-line.
• Ensure safe studio practices.
• Follow the Class Learning Outcomes as laid out in the CTC syllabus.
• Maintain the CTC course syllabus and class outline at the beginning of the course, as per instructions from the school.
• Regularly upload and monitor class documents, assignments, and communications through Blackboard.
• Respond in a timely manner to students' emails.
• Maintain accurate class records and class assessments required by the college.
• Submit, when due, final grade reports.
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom.
• Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of CTC College.
• Work cooperatively within the college community and support the CTC Fine Arts activities.
• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.