Part time Art History Instructor

Peralta Community College District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District invites qualified individuals to apply for part-time faculty positions across its colleges in Oakland. Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes. Responsibilities cover teaching, student support, grading, and maintaining appropriate records.

Minimum qualifications include master's degrees in art history or related fields, or a combination as specified. Equivalency is considered with proper documentation and transcripts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in art history or related field as specified.
• Equivalent qualifications considered with documentation.
• Official transcripts or details demonstrating minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction using evidence-based practices.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and equitable manner and maintain records.
• Submit grades and required reports by deadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful learning environment for diverse students.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Utilize the District's LMS and instructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with District policies, bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and regulations.
• Participate in department meetings and professional development.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

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 emphasis or concentration in art history

the equivalent

Job description

Class Purpose

Peralta Community College District is seeking qualified Part‑Time Faculty members to provide high‑quality instruction and student support in accordance with the District's mission of advancing equity, student success, and academic excellence. Part‑time faculty are responsible for delivering engaging, inclusive instruction that promotes student learning and achievement while supporting the diverse educational goals of the District's students.

Assignments are made on an as‑needed basis and may include day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District's colleges.

Examples of Duties

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver effective, student‑centered instruction using evidence‑based teaching practices.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and equitable manner and maintain accurate academic records.
• Submit grades and other required reports by established deadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Utilize the District's learning management system and other instructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with District policies, collective bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development, and other college activities as appropriate for part‑time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of Master's Degree art history, history of art and architecture or visual culture/visual studies
• OR
• Bachelor’s in art history and master’s in history
• Master's in art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in art history OR
• the equivalent

Supplemental Information

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. Applicants are required to demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications by submitting official or unofficial transcripts and providing a complete and detailed record of relevant professional work experience in their application materials.

The District will review education and work history to determine whether minimum qualifications are met. Determinations are made in accordance with Title 5 regulations and District procedures. Official transcripts and additional verification of employment will be required upon offer of employment.

Equivalency:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly may apply for equivalency. Equivalency determinations are made through a separate review process in accordance with District procedures. The Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency consideration.

Transcripts of all college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position; unofficial or legible copies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, if applicable.

If needed to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy (front and back) of your fully satisfied, lifetime California Community College credential authorizing service in the appropriate discipline.

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can be found at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635). Transcripts or translations in English still require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Please note, the District’s preferred method of communication with applicants is via e‑mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e‑mail address on your application, and check your e‑mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon: 1) submission of a current TB test clearance; 2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprint clearance; and 4) submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriate California Community College credential. 5) receipt of work verification required to meet minimum qualifications (if applicable).