Art Instructor (Temporary One Semester)

North Orange County Community College District; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited employee benefits

Job summary

North Orange County Community College District seeks an Art Instructor to teach foundation drawing and related studio art courses at Cypress College for the Spring 2027 semester. The position supports the Studio Art transfer pathway and serves a diverse student population with varied backgrounds and experience.

The successful candidate will develop engaging curricula, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate with the Art Department on program planning, assessment, and department activities

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include MFA in fine arts or related field; or BA with MFA in humanities.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity in teaching.
• Ability to develop and assess curriculum for Studio Art transfer pathway.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundation drawing-related courses (Drawing, 2D Design, Watercolor, Painting, Illustration, Digital Art).
• Develop engaging, well-structured curricula to build technical skills and visual literacy.
• Provide feedback through critiques, demonstrations, and one-on-one instruction.
• Collaborate with Art Department on curriculum development and program planning.
• Support student transfer to four-year institutions or creative careers.
• Maintain regular office hours and participate in department meetings.

Skills

Five years of college-level teaching

Equitable and inclusive learning

Curriculum development

Knowledge of traditional and modern 2D

Education

Master's in fine arts, art, or art history

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

California teaching credential in community college

Equivalency considered by District

Tools

Computer software applications

Job description

Art Instructor (Temporary One Semester)

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2016629FT

Location: Cypress College

Department: CC Visual and Performing Arts

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: Spring Semester 2027

Work Schedule: Temporary One Semester Term: Spring2027

Job Description

Teach a variety of foundation drawing-related courses, such asDrawing, 2D Design, Watercolor, Painting, Illustration, and/orDigital Art, that support the Studio Art transfer degree, serving adiverse student population with varying levels of prior experienceand artistic background.

Develop and deliver engaging, well-structured curricula that buildstudents' technical skills, visual literacy, and conceptualunderstanding while encouraging experimentation and personalartistic growth.

Provide students with constructive, individualized feedback throughcritiques, demonstrations, and one-on-one instruction to help themrefine their craft and develop a professional portfolio.

Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment thatwelcomes students of all backgrounds, skill levels, and creativeinterests, while maintaining high standards of academicrigor.

Stay current with evolving practices, materials, and technologiesin drawing and related studio art disciplines, incorporatingrelevant trends and tools into coursework as appropriate.

Guide students in understanding the historical and contemporarycontext of drawing and related media, connecting foundationaltechniques to broader movements in art and design.

Collaborate with Art Department colleagues on curriculumdevelopment, assessment, and program planning to ensure courseofferings align with the goals of the Studio Art transferdegree.

Support students in preparing for successful transfer to four-yearinstitutions and/or careers in art, design, and related creativefields.

Participate in curriculum development and serve on department,division, college and district committees as necessary to maintainand improve the instructional program; participate in appropriateprofessional development activities.

Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning,implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to supportstudent success.

Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.

Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in departmentand division meetings.

Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and newtechnologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and applyemerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer softwareapplications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient,organized and timely manner.

Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned,including timely compliance with clerical and administrativeresponsibilities; comply with district, college and divisionpolicies in the performance of duties.

Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diversepopulation of students through careful preparation of coursematerials, effective teaching methodologies and informed criticalfeedback on assignments and discussions.

Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsivepedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engagingstudents who are diverse and/or are students who are historicallyunderserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in thisarea with African American, Latinx, Native Americans, PacificIslanders and other disproportionately impacted students.

Work cooperatively with staff and students.

Evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Primary Purpose

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to berepresentative and not restrictive. The District reserves the rightto modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordancewith operational needs.

Special Requirements

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on alegible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removedfrom consideration.

Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimumqualifications must be submitted and fromaccredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondaryinstitutions.

Per the Faculty Hiring Policy 3004, section 10.1, An applicant can apply if they meet or is reasonably expected to meetthe minimum qualifications not later than 45 days beforethe first day of employment (e.g., required degree andcertificate(s) have been awarded; requires years ofprofessional/occupational experience are in evidence).

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. Seeour website here for information regarding evaluation offoreign degrees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in fine arts, art, or art history
• OR
• Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in humanities
• OR
• Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.
• OR
• The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include relatededucation, training, employment and professional experience thatwould be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in thisfield as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity,sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community collegestudents, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able todemonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity mindedpractices within the classroom.

(NOTE: “Master's in fine arts” as used here refers to any master'sdegree in the subject matter of fine arts, which is defined toinclude visual studio arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture,printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and metal and jewelry art; andalso, art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the “Master of Fine Arts” (MFA) degree when that degree is based onspecialization in performing arts or dance, film, creative writingor other non plastic arts.)

Desirable Qualifications

• Record of professional artistic practice, including exhibitions, commissions, publications, or other recognized creative activities.
• Five years of college-level teaching experience in studio art, with an emphasis in drawing, 2D design, watercolor, and/or illustration.
• Experience creating equitable and inclusive learning environmentsthat promote success for all students, effectively engage diversestudent populations, and address issues of equity, inclusion, diversity, and representation within the art program.
• Experience in curriculum development, departmental service, and collaborative projects within an academic environment.
• Knowledge of traditional, contemporary, and emerging art practices,processes, and technologies, with the ability to integrate theseapproaches into studio instruction.
• Commitment to student academic, artistic, and professionaldevelopment through mentorship, critique, portfolio development,and transfer preparation.

Salary Range

$87,573 - $131,428 Annually

Open Date

09/02/2026

Close Date

10/01/2026

Special Instructions Summary

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSSUMMARY

This is a temporary position scheduled for the 2027 SpringSemester.

This position is eligible for limited employeebenefits.

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of HumanResources in accordance with the faculty collective bargainingagreement and is not negotiable. The candidate selected foar employment will be required to provide the following: officialtranscripts and verification of experience prior to the first dutyday, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in theImmigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and requiredmedical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsorany visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from thisrecruitment within eight (8) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do notsubmit materials in addition to those requested. Additionalmaterials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to completeall questions and sections of the application. For questions whichmay not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use termssuch as “see resume” or “see attached”. The minimum required number of references for this position is five(5). All applications will be screened under a process of utmostconfidentiality by a committee of representatives from the collegecommunity. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensurean interview. At the time of the interview a written exerciseand/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may berequired. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committeewill select candidates for final consideration. A second interviewwill be required of candidates selected as finalists. References,including a supervisor will be contacted if a candidate is movedforward as a finalist in the recruitment process.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may berequested by calling [phone] at least three business days inadvance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATIONSTATEMENT

The policy of the North Orange County Community College District isto provide an educational, employment, and business environment,including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, andprograms in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full andequal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected todiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification,national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification,gender expression, race, color, medical condition, geneticinformation, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physicalor mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or becausethey are perceived to have one or more of the foregoingcharacteristics, or based on association with a person or groupwith one or more of these actual or perceivedcharacteristics.

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