Instructor, Visual Art

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute in Hickory, NC, seeks an Instructor for Visual Art. The role is full-time for 9 months, requiring on-campus presence and a 36-hour work week.

Responsibilities include delivering accessible instruction, advising students, and contributing to curriculum and program development. Qualified candidates have a Master’s in Fine Arts or related discipline with 18 graduate hours in art, and at least one year of teaching experience; painting and drawing

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience teaching is required.
• An emphasis in Painting and Drawing is preferred.
• Experience teaching at the secondary level is preferred.
• Master's degree in Fine Arts or related discipline with 18 graduate hours in art are required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers accessible, quality instruction that enhances student learning and ensures understanding of course outcomes.
• Instructs 15-22 contact hours per semester and develops course syllabi, updates online courses, and manages attendance and grading policies.
• Maintains office hours, provides academic and career advisement, and participates in program development and assessment activities.
• Mentors part-time instructors and participates in college events, meetings, and professional development.

Education

Master's degree in Fine Arts or related discipline

18 graduate semester hours in art

Job description

Instructor, Visual Art

Salary
$5,566.00 - $6,496.00 Monthly

Description

Instructor,Visual Arts, providesaccessible, quality learning experienceswithin the classroom, laboratory, clinical, and/ordistance learning settings;facilitates the learning processto help students be successful; provides accurate, qualityacademic and career advisementfor students;seeks professional development opportunitiesto implement best practicesin teachingwithintheir discipline area;maintains office hoursaccording to institutional policy;completes required course assessments and documentation in an accurate and timely manner;attendscollege meetings,student activities,institutional functions;and contributes to the development of curriculum courses andprograms.

Examples of Duties

Essentialresponsibilities andotherduties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Plansanddeliversaccessible, quality instructionthatenhancesstudent learningandensures students understandingof courseoutcomes.

• Instructs 15-22 contact hours, in either curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry,each semester; preparesobjectives, assignments,assessments,instructionalandsupplemental materials,grading standards,andattendance policiesin accordance with college and department policies; developscourse syllabito be distributed;keeps online courses regularly updated;andbegins and ends class as scheduled.

• Ensures the classroom environment(seated, online, or hybrid)is appropriate for all student learners.

• Ensures availability for all students, in the classroom and through distance learning, by maintaining established office hours, offering availability by appointment, and by responding to electronic communication in an appropriate, timely manner.

• Maintains and completes accurate records of student attendance andgradesas indicated by institutionalpolicy, andsubmits all final reports in an accurate and timely manner.

• Remains knowledgeable with program and/or transfer requirements to deliver accurate, quality academic and career advising to students.

• Develops new courses and/or revises course content and outcomes inareaas needed; recommendsappropriate coursetextbooks, supplies, software, and equipment; provides input into the development of the programs course sequence and the course schedule.

• Participates in institutional effectiveness processes, including program review, courseoutcome assessment,and grants; contributes to the development of the divisions plans of action as needed.

• Participatesin the academic programsrecruitment and retentionefforts; reviews and provides recommendations fortheprogram publications, webpage, publicity,and other community relations activitiesand events.

• Collaborates with colleaguesto ensure quality instructionand the successful implementation of department, division, or college-wide goals.

• Supports collaborationwith other divisions and departments toaligncomprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programswhere appropriate.

• Attendsworkshops,seminars,and conferences; makes presentations to outside agencies as a representative of the college;researchesand implementsbest practicesinteaching inthe assigned areaof study; participatesinthirty (30) hours ofprofessional development activitieseach academic year,includingrequired employee trainingoffered by the college.

• Mentorspart-time instructors toensure quality instruction, assisting with measuringcourse outcomes,developingoutlinesand assessments, and completingforms, grades, and attendance reports,ifneeded.

• Actively supportsthecollegesinitiatives of retention, progression, and completion leadingtothe success of all studentlearners.

• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the collegeby adhering to all policies, procedures and faculty guidelines.

Marginal Functions:

• Serves onstanding and ad hoccommittees andfocusgroups;researchesand developsrecommendations related to academic and instructional programs; maintains contacts with business, industry, and professional organizations for the purpose of keeping instructional programs current.

• Participatesin the development and delivery of public information efforts; supports college functions and cultural activities.

• Assists withinventory of programmatic equipment;assumes responsibility for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. The President or appropriate supervisory personnel mayassign additional duties. The college reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title with or without notice.

Qualifications and Working Conditions

Knowledge of:

• Principles and procedures of record keeping.

• Principles and techniques involved inassessment.

• Safe work practices and procedures.

• Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.

• The mission, goals and objectives of CCC&TI.

• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.

• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply college and assigned division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

• Contribute to the teaching and learning of mission, goals and objectives which complement those of the college.

• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Work independently in the absence of supervision.

• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the department.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Environmental Conditions:

The instructor should have the ability to effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involvean office and classroomworkspace, working closely with others, andperiodically working irregular hours.

The instructor must maintain theoffice and teachingenvironmentsby maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.

PhysicalConditions:

Physical and marginal functions require the ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include thefollowing;standing, walking or sitting for extended periods, moderate lifting and carrying, general manual dexterity, operating assigned equipment, and extended exposure to computer screens.

The instructor is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others, and handling varied tasks simultaneously.

Additionally, the instructor must maintain mental capacity, which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, demonstrating intellectual capabilities, and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and personnel.

Scheduling Conditions:

This is a full-time, 9 month position. This 36-hour per week position requires the instructor to be on campus or at an approved alternate location for at least 27 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and allows flexible scheduling for the remaining 9 hours.

Traveling Conditions:

Local travel between theCaldwell campus, Watauga campus, or any off-campus sitesmay be needed. Out of state travel islimited, butmay be required for training and conferences.

Experience and Training

Experience: At least one year's experience teaching is required. An emphasis in Painting and Drawing is preferred. Experience teaching at the secondary level is preferred.

Training: Master's degree in Fine Arts or a related discipline from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (UDDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with 18 graduate semester hours in art required.