Adjunct Instructor - Art

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,102,000 - 1,299,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilbur Wright College in Chicago seeks a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach beginning digital photography in studio courses. Adjunct Faculty teach and evaluate students, prepare syllabi and educational materials for courses, and engage students in critical thinking.

Minimum qualifications include an MFA in studio arts, college teaching experience preferred, and strong communication skills. Candidates should be comfortable with Brightspace and Zoom for online components and support an

Qualifications

• M.F.A in appropriate studio arts discipline as determined by faculty with Studio Art MFA in related field
• Teaching experience at the college level preferred
• Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community
• Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System preferred
• Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies
• Designs courses with clearly articulated learning outcomes and student-centered active participation
• Prepares syllabi including learning objectives and outcomes
• Develops an assessment program with feedback and records grades promptly
• Teaches in a manner consistent with college philosophy and guidelines

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Office software proficiency

Online teaching tools (Zoom)

Education

M.F.A in Studio Arts

Tools

Brightspace LMS

Zoom

Job description

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – ART – STUDIO COURSES

WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks part-time faculty to teach beginning digital photography. Adjunct Faculty teach and evaluate students, prepare and revise coursesyllabi and other educational materials. Part-time Adjunct Faculty will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverseneeds and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. Part-time Adjunct Faculty contribute to the overall operation of the College, support the mission of the institute, and employ the philosophical commitment of the community college environment.

City Colleges is committed to building a culture of excellence that inspires everyone to become the best in class for students and the community. City Colleges has a set of Academic Excellence Pillars that set the attributes and qualities that embody what it is to be an excellent member of the faculty at CCC. The pillars emphasize City Colleges’ focus on student learning and success, equity, and the importance of instructional technologies in becoming highly effective educators. Additionally, each pillar serves as a guide for supporting faculty through their life cycle at CCC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’intellectual curiosity and helps students problem solve usingdiscipline-specific thinking strategies.
• Designs courses that have clearly articulated learning outcomesthat are student centered and promote students’ activeparticipation in their own learning.
• Prepares syllabi that include student learning objectives andstudent learning outcomes.
• Develops and designs an assessment program that includes regularand useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, andtimely manner; evaluates and documents student performance usingestablished methods and criteria and records course gradespromptly.
• Commits to engaging and improving upon behavioral commitmentsthat foster inclusivity and a sense of belonging amongststudents.
• Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in one’s specificacademic discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and technology andcontinuously reflect on and refine their craft.
• Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment tointegrating new technologies in the learning process.
• Fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity ofindividuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students andconveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ varyinglearning needs, abilities, and interests and to optimize studentoutcomes.
• Teaches in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, andguidelines of the college.

QUALIFICATIONS

• M.F.A in appropriate studio arts discipline as determined byfaculty with Studio Art MFA in related field
• Teaching experience at the college level preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability tocommunicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.
• The ability to work in a culturally diverse workenvironment.
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student populationdesired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of thecommunity.
• Has a disposition towards developing the competencies outlined inthe City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.
• Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management Systempreferred.
• Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or onlineteaching certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

FOR CONSIDERATION

All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, mustsubmit the following documents for review:

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must beprovided at time of interview)

Submission of additional information, including but not limited toa statement of teaching philosophy and/or letters ofrecommendation, is optional.

If size limits prohibit you from attaching your documents, pleaseemail required attachments to [e-mail].

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Available Monday and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. for a12-week session beginning September 21st through December12th.
• Proficiency with industry standard photo-editing software,including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, and Adobe Camera RawConverter
• Proficiency with all steps of digital photography workflows fromcapture with manual settings on digital cameras to printing usinghigh quality inkjet printers
• Seeking candidate(s) to teach face-to-face course(s)

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary: $800 - $837 - $943 per Contact Hour based on Degree
• The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salaryscale.
• Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative actionemployer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!