Art History Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

The adjunct faculty member will teach assigned classes, assess student learning outcomes, participate in curriculum development, and engage in governance and committees as directed by the area dean. Ability to use current technology in teaching is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's in art history, history of art and architecture or visual culture/visual studies; OR bachelor's in art history AND master's in history; OR master's in art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in art history; All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
• Equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds and inclusive environment in education and employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under supervision of the area dean; help students reach mastery of course content; assess student learning outcomes; participate in faculty governance and accreditation activities.
• Maintain current knowledge in regular teaching field and utilize current technology in duties.
• Assist with articulation and curriculum development and review; serve on college committees; fulfill other adjunct duties as assigned.

Skills

Equity-minded focus

Teaching

Curriculum development

Professional development

Education

Master's in art history, history of art and architecture or visual culture/visual studies; OR bachelor's in art history AND master's in history; OR master's in art with an emphasis in art history; OR equivalent

Job description

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupation al experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include synchronous or synchronous, on-ground or online instructional formats, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• ARTH C1100 Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era
• ARTH 309 Art Survey: Renaissance to 19th Century
• ARTH 311 Art Survey: Modern Art
• ARTH 328 Survey of African Art
• ARTH 332 Asian Art
• ART 333 Introduction to Islamic Art
• ARTH 312 Women in Art

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's in art history, history of art and architecture or visual culture/visual studies; OR bachelor's in art history AND master's in history; OR master's in art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in art history; OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.