Art at El Camino College Torrance, CA

El Camino College; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

El Camino College seeks a Part-time Faculty member to teach Ceramics in the Art department, with responsibilities including lesson plan development, assessment of learning outcomes, and delivery of courses on campus (ECC) and online or hybrid formats. The role requires a Master’s in fine arts or equivalent, and the candidate must meet the college credential and equity expectations.

This position begins in the 2025 spring semester.

Qualifications

• Master's in fine arts, art or art history; OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's in humanities.
• Equivalency process documentation if not meeting the above.
• Valid California community college credential in appropriate subject.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review lesson plans and assess learning outcomes.
• Teach ART - Ceramics courses in morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend.
• Assist in online or hybrid course development and distance education certification.
• Collaborate with employers, advisory committees and partners to support students.

Skills

College teaching

Ceramics studio

Glaze mixing

Wheel techniques

Hand building

Kiln loading

Kiln firing

3D Design

Materials knowledge

Design principles

3D media

Contemporary art

Education

Master's in fine arts, art or art history

Bachelor's in art-related field + Master's in humanities

Equivalent qualifications via equivalency process

California community college credential (subject)

Job description

• Job Title:

  Part Time Faculty - Art (Ceramics)

• Req:

  A2425-021

• Location:

  ECC Campus

• Division:

  Fine Arts/Center for the Arts

• Position Type:

  Part time Instructor

• Posting Close Date:

  01/06/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty position(s) beginning with the 2025 spring semester to teach the following courses:

ART - Ceramics

Faculty job responsibilities include the development/review of lesson plans and assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services. Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, on-line or hybrid with required distance education certification assignments are voluntary. For faculty who are interested in teaching online or hybrid courses, completion of El Camino College's distance education certification process is required or submission of a waiver with evidence of prior certification to develop and teach quality online courses.

Faculty may participate in initiatives set forth by the College that support students to achieve their educational goals through collaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/trade groups, universities, high schools, or other partnerships with related instructional disciplines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's in fine arts, art or art history; OR
• Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's in humanities.

The equivalent – Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete the Request for Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR

Valid California community college credential in appropriate subject (per California Education Code 87355 issued prior to July 1, 1990); AND

Sensitivity to and understanding of a broad range of disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

(*Note: “Master's in fine arts” as used here refers to any master's degree in the subject matter of fine arts, which is defined to include visual studio arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, metal & jewelry art; and also art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the “Master of Fine Arts” (MFA) degree when the degree is based on specialization in a performing arts or dance, film, video, photography, creative writing or other nonplastic arts)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Teaching experience at the college level

Basic understanding of ceramic studio maintenance and operations

Basic understanding of glaze mixing and applying

Able to teach basic wheel techniques

Able to teach basic hand building techniques

Clear understanding of kiln loading and firing including reduction and oxidation firing

Clear understanding of how to fire gas and electric kilns

Able to work with students at different levels of ability and art experience

Experience teaching 3D Design foundations classes

Knowledge of materials, processes and tools

Knowledge of and experience teaching the elements and principles of design

Experience working in 3D media

Currency with contemporary art

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025 at 3:00pm

El Camino College will be closed starting Monday, December 23, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

SALARY:

Part-time faculty are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is $111.54- $134.39 (lecture), $84.54 - $101.83 (lab), per hour depending on education and experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security Card upon hire.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)

JEANNE CLERY ACT COMPLIANT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report and all required statistical data. This publication includes Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.