Art History Instructor: Inspire Learning & Guide Students

College of the Desert; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Desert is seeking an adjunct instructor to participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that support student growth and the college's mission. Courses may be held at the Palm Desert Campus or other district sites and scheduled days, evenings, or weekends.

The role emphasizes developing instruction, preparing syllabi, evaluating students, and engaging in curriculum and professional development activities in a community college setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a Master’s degree in art history or related field as specified.
• Experience or ability to develop and implement instruction in alignment with course outlines.
• Ability to advise and participate in curriculum development and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Meet classes as scheduled (day, evening, or weekend).
• Develop and implement instruction aligned with official course outlines.
• Develop and distribute a written syllabus for each course with objectives, grading, and policies.
• Evaluate student progress and assign grades per district policies.
• Advise on curriculum and participate in professional development and governance.

Education

Master’s in art history, history of art and architecture or visual culture/visual studies

Bachelor’s in art history and master’s in history

Master’s in art with a recorded emphasis

Job description

College of the Desert is seeking an adjunct instructor to participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that support student growth and the college's mission. Courses may be held at the Palm Desert Campus or other district sites and scheduled days, evenings, or weekends.

The role emphasizes developing instruction, preparing syllabi, evaluating students, and engaging in curriculum and professional development activities in a community college setting.