Art History Adjunct

South Piedmont Community College; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 33,480 - 55,800; Part time

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College is seeking an Art History Adjunct Instructor to provide quality learning opportunities for students across various class offerings like Art Appreciation and Art History Surveys. This role offers flexible teaching assignments at Monroe or Polkton campuses, or online, with an emphasis on student success and professional development.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in the teaching area and may have experience in community college or online settings. Must complete training in Canvas upon hiring.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in teaching area or a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Preferred community college and online teaching experience.
• Must complete Canvas training upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to the college's mission and student success.
• Deliver effective curriculum using learning strategies.
• Participate in continuous improvement planning.
• Select and use learning materials and resources.
• Maintain required class records and reports.

Skills

Commitment to student success

Effective learning strategies

Professional development

Current knowledge in technology

Flexibility in teaching assignments

Education

Master’s degree in teaching area or 18 graduate hours in discipline

Tools

Canvas

Job description

The Art History Adjunct Instructor at South Piedmont Community College provides quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations in the School of Arts and Sciences. Class offerings may include Art Appreciation, Art History Survey I, or Art History Survey II, depending on instructor credentials and departmental need.

Classes are offered in asynchronous and synchronous modalities. Synchronous teaching assignments may be scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options across daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to South Piedmont Community College as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
• Facilitate and deliver curriculum using effective learning strategies that promote student success in a learning-centered environment
• Facilitate learning through online, hybrid, and classroom activities designed to support student success
• Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course level
• Select and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning and to maintain program currency
• Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory
• Demonstrate high-level professionalism in developing and/or implementing long- and short-range plans in accordance with the philosophy of a learning-centered college
• Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program to meet the needs of a learning-centered college
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
• Provide accessibility to students and colleagues as expected in a learning-centered college
• Maintain and submit all required class records and/or reports on time
• Ensure courses and syllabi are set up by applicable deadlines as established by your supervisor
• Accept teaching assignments scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options across daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in the teaching area OR a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience
• Online teaching experience
• All SPCC courses use Canvas as a course delivery system. Upon hiring, adjuncts must successfully complete Canvas training experience or provide documented proof of Canvas experience

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.