Instructor, Visual Arts - Adjunct

Critical Playground LLC

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 34,000 - 55,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) seeks an Adjunct Instructor for Visual Arts to teach a range of courses including Art Appreciation, Art History, Drawing, and Design. The position is part-time, with day and evening opportunities, and involves teaching both in-person and through Canvas-based online delivery.

Responsibilities include preparing learner-centered lessons, assessing outcomes, maintaining classroom environments, and supporting student success.

Qualifications

Master’s degree required in Art, Art History, or related field.
Post-secondary teaching experience in Visual Art or Art History.
Ability to teach a variety of visual arts courses and use online learning platforms.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach visual arts courses designed for transfer and career programs.
Instruct on campus, online, or hybrid using Canvas and LMS tools.
Maintain student records and use college systems for grades and attendance.
Provide student support and recruit/retain students for course success.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Online teaching

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Art

MA in Art History or MFA/MA with 18 grad hours in art history

Tools

Canvas

Colleague

Self-Service / LMS tools

Job description

Job Title

Instructor, Visual Arts - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time

Part-time

Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach visual arts courses designed for transfer programs and in support of career technical programs. The faculty member must be able to instruct a variety of classes within the classroom, via Canvas, and manage concepts/resources in an online learning laboratory environment. Candidates may be required to teach day, and/or evening hours. These courses may include Art Appreciation, Art History, Drawing, Two-Dimensional Design, Three-Dimensional Design, Painting, Figure Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Printmaking and Digital Photography.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

developing learner centered lesson plans
employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:

maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self-Service, Canvas)
complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

conducting recruiting activities
promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate

Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain student records.
Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

Master of Fine Art or Master of Art from an accredited University for Art Appreciation and /or studio art courses.
MA or Ph.D. in Art History, or MFA /MA with 18 graduate hours in art history from an accredited University for Art History and/or Art Appreciation.

Education Preferred

Experience Required

Post-secondary teaching experience in Visual Art or Art History.

Experience Preferred

Community college teaching experience
Post-secondary teaching experience in studio art courses.
Post-secondary teaching experience in studio art courses.
Post-secondary teaching experience in art history and/or art appreciation courses.
Work experience in the Visual Arts.
Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:

Multi-task
Supporting the Vision and Mission of the College
Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
Create and maintain a learner centered environment
Communicate effectively
Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):

Reporting Requirements
Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
Canvas Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses

Other:

Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

07/28/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes