Adjunct Instructor, Ceramics

Tarrant County College; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Tarrant County College in the Northeast Campus is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Ceramics to support the NE Visual Arts Department. This part-time, regular position involves teaching Ceramics across Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College formats, utilizing the college LMS and Master Syllabus.

The role requires a Master's degree in Art or an equivalent combination with graduate hours in Arts, with prior teaching experience in ceramics and kiln management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art or higher.
• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Art from a regionally accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities.
• Prepares and delivers instruction using the approved LMS and Master Syllabus.
• Maintains attendance records and certifies enrollments by deadline.
• Evaluates student performance and posts grades in the LMS weekly.
• Provides regular evaluation feedback to students.

Skills

Collaborative work

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Customer service

Independent initiative

Pedagogy knowledge

Educational technology

Student learning

Education

Master's degree in Art

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Art

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor, Ceramics

Department

NE Visual Arts

Campus Location

Northeast Campus

Employee Classification

ADJ - Adjunct

Position Type

PT - Regular

Grant Funded

No

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Compensation Details

Starting Pay - $65

Work Hours

Varies based on course schedule

Remote Eligible

This position is not eligible for remotework

Special Instructions to Applicant

This is a pooled postingutilized to hire adjunct instructors. Hiring supervisors reviewapplications and make hiring decisions as part-time facultyassignments become available.

Job Summary

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunctinstructors provide assistance to students in their learningprocess by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials,facilities, and educational technologies available to complementthe teaching and learning process providing a direct impact tostudent success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) asassigned by designated supervisor
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following theCollege Master Syllabus using the approved learning managementsystem
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matterexpertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge oflearning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement oflearning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conduciveto student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies studentenrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance withdiscipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submitsfinal grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learningoutcomes and program learning outcomes and to achievinginstitutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dualcredit courses

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege
• Complete all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule tokeep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Art*

OR

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Arts

*Degree must be from a regionally accredited college oruniversity

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) years' working experience in the discipline /teaching area
• At least one (1) years' experience teaching a class orfacilitating training
• At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing activelearning techniques, service learning and innovativetechnology
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit andEarly College High School programs
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching online
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching ceramics
• At least one (1) years' working experience managing a kiln

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicateproblems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work arevaried, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems,including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, andpresentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonalrelationships
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Ability to adapt to student learning needs
• Utilization of student-centered integrative learningstrategies
• Promotion of positive expectations of students
• Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
• Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
• Assessment of student learning
• Assessment of self-learning
• Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
• Development of relevant content for classes
• Development of effective classroom management processes andstrategies
• Experience mentoring students
• Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
• Engagement in service to the institution, profession, andcommunity
• Participation in professional development in the teachingdiscipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and inpedagogy
• Continued educational attainment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access toits employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available toqualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate inthe application, interview, assessment, or selection process. Torequest an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources viaemail at [e-mail].