Art Foundations Faculty

Maricopa Community College district; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

ASRS Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Glendale Community College invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Art Foundations Faculty position. The successful candidate will teach core foundation courses (Drawing I, Two-Dimensional Design, Color, Three-Dimensional Design) and mentor students in fundamental visual principles, while leveraging both traditional and contemporary 3D practices.

The role emphasizes inclusive curricula and integration of emerging technologies in the STEAM Center. The position begins August 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field.
• Master’s degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credit hours in Art, Ceramics, Conceptual Art, Drawing, Design, Digital Media, Fiber, Glass, Installation, Jewelry, Life Drawing, Metals, Painting, Performance, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textiles, Video, Wood, Watercolor

Responsibilities

• Incorporates multiple methods of instruction and teaches a minimum of 30 load hours per academic year; maintains regular office hours.
• Collaborates on program and course level assessment to align with outcomes.
• Supports co-curricular initiatives and student engagement opportunities.
• Engages in ongoing professional development to stay current in art, design, and teaching.
• Works with staff and students to promote retention and equitable learning experiences.
• Performs duties tied to accreditation, program review, and campus events.

Education

Master’s degree (teaching field)

18 graduate credit hours in Art/Design fields

Job description

Art Foundations Faculty

Job ID: 322173

Location: Glendale Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range

$51,774 - $99,673/annually, DOE

Work Calendar

9 Months

Maricopa Summary

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Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time

20 Paid Observed Holidays

Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions

Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)

Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents

Annual Professional Development Funding

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars

Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter

Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

Pre-Retirement Planning Events

Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

This position starts August 14, 2025.

The Art and Humanities Department at Glendale Community College invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, residential faculty position in Art Foundations. The successful candidate will teach core studio foundation courses that support the Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) degree, including Drawing I (ART 111), Two-Dimensional Design (ART 112), Color (ART 113), and Three-Dimensional Design (ART 115). The position emphasizes teaching and mentoring students in fundamental visual principles, creative problem-solving, and material exploration that prepare them for advanced study across studio disciplines. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with both traditional and contemporary 3D practices, such as wood, metal, clay, assemblage, installation, textile-based and soft sculptural practices, digital fabrication, and/or mixed media, and will be able to integrate emerging technologies and fabrication methods available through the college's new STEAM Center and Makerspace. They will also play a key role in shaping the AAFA gateway curriculum by designing innovative, inclusive learning experiences that bridge art, technology, and interdisciplinary inquiry.

Essential Functions

• Incorporating multiple methods of instruction and high impact learning strategies in a studio classroom setting, teaches a minimum of 30 load hours per academic year and maintains regular office hours each week to assist and mentor students. Provides instruction in foundation-level studio courses, including, but not limited to, Drawing I, Two-Dimensional Design, Color Theory, and Three-Dimensional Design.
• Collaborates with departmental faculty on program and course level assessment to promote student learning and to refine and update foundation curricula that align with course, program, and institutional learning outcomes.
• Supports and participates in departmental and student-focused co-curricular initiatives such as the Traveler literary and arts magazine, the annual Student Art Show, and other community-engaged learning opportunities.
• Engages in ongoing professional development to remain current with trends in art, design, and teaching and learning.
• Works collaboratively with faculty, department staff, tutors, and other student support services to promote student retention, academic success, and equitable learning experiences.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the role of residential faculty, including participation in accreditation activities, program review, and campus events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in the teaching field
• Master's degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credit hours in the following fields: Art, Ceramics, Conceptual Art, Drawing, Design, Digital Media, Fiber, Glass, Installation, Jewelry, Life Drawing, Metals, Painting, Performance, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textiles, Video, Wood, Watercolor

Desired Qualifications

A. Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in a 3D-focused studio discipline.

B. Two years of cumulative college-level teaching experience in studio art, which may include equivalent adjunct, part-time, or full-time instruction (must include list of courses and semester taught).

C. Evidence of an active studio or exhibition record demonstrating experience as a practicing artist (must include a PDF portfolio of creative work to be submitted with application materials to be considered).

D. Documented evidence of inclusive teaching practices and/or support for all student populations in art and design education, demonstrated through teaching records, professional development, teaching materials, mentorship, or institutional service.

E. Demonstrated experience using educational technologies to facilitate instruction (e.g., Canvas LMS, digital critique tools, or virtual learning environments) and/or applying emerging technologies in creative practice (e.g., digital fabrication, 3D modeling, 3D printing, etc).

Special Working Conditions

May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen.

May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs.

Work occurs in studio and laboratory settings where exposure to art materials and chemicals, equipment, and processes is routine.

MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas.

Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense.

Additional Requirements

Portfolio

Instructions:

Applicants must submit an artist statement describing their creative practice, research interests, and how these inform their teaching in Art Foundations. Applicants must also provide a digital portfolio that includes: 10+ images of personal creative work, with titles, media, dimensions, and year.

Portfolio materials may be submitted as a single PDF with image captions or as a document containing active links to an online portfolio.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled. First Review date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Applications received after the review date may not be screened.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.