Instructor, Visual Art

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute in North Carolina seeks an Instructor, Visual Arts to deliver accessible, quality instruction across classroom, online, and distance learning settings; provide accurate academic and career advising; pursue professional development; and maintain required records and office hours.

The role emphasizes developing curriculum, participating in college initiatives, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure high-quality instruction and program success.

Qualifications

• At least one year's teaching experience required.
• Emphasis in Painting and Drawing preferred; post-secondary teaching experience desired.
• Master's degree in Fine Arts or related discipline with 18 grad hours in art required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver accessible, quality instruction for diverse learners.
• Instruct 15-22 contact hours per semester across curriculum or non-curriculum areas.
• Maintain office hours and timely communication with students and colleagues.
• Develop and revise course content, syllabi, and assessments.
• Participate in program review, grants, and curriculum development.
• Mentor part-time instructors and support college-wide instructional goals.

Skills

Instructional planning

Course development

Student advising

Office hours management

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Fine Arts (MFA) or related discipline

18 graduate semester hours in art

Job description

Instructor, Visual Arts, provides accessible, quality learning experiences within the classroom, laboratory, clinical, and/or distance learning settings; facilitates the learning process to help students be successful; provides accurate, quality academic and career advising for students; seeks professional development opportunities to implement best practices in teaching within their discipline area; maintains office hours according to institutional policy; completes required course assessments and documentation in an accurate and timely manner; attends college meetings, student activities, institutional functions; and contributes to the development of curriculum courses and programs.

Essential responsibilities and other duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Plan and delivers accessible, quality instruction that enhances student learning and ensures students' understanding of course outcomes.
• Instructs 15-22 contact hours, in either curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry, each semester; prepares objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies in accordance with college and department policies; develops course syllabi to be distributed; keeps online courses regularly updated; and begins 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 and grades as indicated by institutional policy, and submits 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 in area as needed; recommends appropriate course textbooks, supplies, software, and equipment; provides input into the development of the program's course sequence and the course schedule.
• Participates in institutional effectiveness processes, including program review, course outcome assessment, and grants; contributes to the development of the division’s plans of action as needed.
• Participates in the academic program's recruitment and retention efforts; reviews and provides recommendations for the program publications, webpage, publicity, and other community relations activities and events.
• Collaborates with colleagues to ensure quality instruction and the successful implementation of department, division, or college-wide goals.
• Supports collaboration with other divisions and departments to align comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate.
• Attends workshops, seminars, and conferences; makes presentations to outside agencies as a representative of the college; researches and implements best practices in teaching in the assigned area of study; participates in thirty (30) hours of professional development activities each academic year, including required employee training offered by the college.
• Mentors part-time instructors to ensure quality instruction, assisting with measuring course outcomes, developing outlines and assessments, and completing forms, grades, and attendance reports, if needed.
• Actively supports the college's initiatives of retention, progression, and completion leading to the success of all student learners.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the college by adhering to all policies, procedures and faculty guidelines.

Marginal Functions:

• Serves on standing and ad hoc committees and focus groups; researches and develops recommendations related to academic and instructional programs; maintains contacts with business, industry, and professional organizations for the purpose of keeping instructional programs current.

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

Knowledge of:

• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles and techniques involved in assessment.
• 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.

Safety & Technical Proficiency:

• 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 involve an office and classroom workspace, working closely with others, and periodically working irregular hours.

Physical Conditions:

Physical and marginal functions require the ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the 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 the Caldwell campus, Watauga campus, or any off-campus sites may be needed. Out of state travel is limited, but may be required for training and conferences.

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. Experience teaching in two or more of the following studio courses at the post-secondary level is highly preferred: Painting, Drawing, Gallery Assistantship, Art Appreciation, Art History.

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.