[POOL] PT Faculty, Fine Art

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time faculty member in Fine Art at the Albany Campus, Oregon. This pooled position allows for ongoing application submissions for eventual teaching opportunities. Responsibilities include teaching Fine Art classes, developing course materials, and maintaining student communication. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Art or related field. The role requires effective collaboration and an inclusive teaching approach, emphasizing student success and retention.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Art, Fine Art, or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours can be provisional.
• Prefer recent teaching experience in a community college or university setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach core Fine Art classes.
• Prepare materials for classes and develop course outcomes.
• Complete administrative tasks related to teaching.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of Learning Management Systems

Experience in online learning

Social justice perspective in teaching

Education

Master’s degree in Art or Fine Art

Bachelor’s degree with 27 graduate quarter hours

Job description

Position Title

[POOL] PT Faculty, Fine Art

Department

Visual Arts

Appointment Type

Part-Time Hourly

Location

Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Job Summary

This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for “POOL” positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If or when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening. Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain their active status in the pool.

Responsibilities include teaching core Fine Art classes.

Essential Duties

1. Teach Art classes.
2. Prepare and develop materials for classes utilizing approved course outcomes in a variety of teaching modalities. Depending on the course assignment, you may be asked to use a curriculum developed by the department.
3. Complete all administrative tasks associated with teaching a course: assign and grade student work, establish reasonable communication with students, report student attainment of course outcomes, maintain student records, comply with college policies and processes related to teaching workload.
4. Keep abreast of development in subject area, educational technology, innovative teaching techniques, and continuously strive for professional improvement.
5. Establish and maintain opportunities for reasonable and consistent out-of-class contact with students.
6. When applicable, assure that specialized equipment is appropriately used, following all safety protocols and procedures. Verify that all equipment is accounted for at the end of each studio section.
7. Exemplify and promote the mission of LBCC.
8. Connect students to college support services and resources to promote student success and retention. Maintain reasonable communication with college support services to this end.
9. Work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. Promote a classroom environment and a curriculum of equity and inclusivity.
10. Interact with supervisors, colleagues, and staff as part of a team.
11. Participate as assigned in occasional department and advisory meetings.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office or classroom setting with minimal exposure to safety and health hazards. Requires arm, hand, and finger dexterity to operate keyboard or other office equipment. Requires sufficient visual acuity to recognize alphanumeric characters. Requires good hearing and well-developed speaking ability to communicate with staff and students. Work is performed indoors with minimal exposure to safety and health hazards. Considerable time is spent doing work on a computer.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Art, Fine Art, or related field, OR a master’s degree in another field and a minimum of 27 graduate quarter hours in the primary field to be taught.

Provisional: Bachelor’s degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours in the above field(s) and in active pursuit of Master’s degree or Doctorate. Applicants hired under this qualification will be approved to teach in a provisional capacity until proof of completion of the minimum qualifications is provided to the college.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Prefer recent teaching experience in a community college or university setting. Working knowledge of computer software and Learning Management Systems preferred. Experience with different modalities of instruction, including synchronous and asynchronous online learning preferred. Expertise or experience in teaching from a social justice perspective preferred.

Employment Requirement

Criminal Background Check - C4

Application Instructions

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

Applicants must attach the following documents: resume/Curriculum Vitae, unofficial academic transcript showing qualifying degree, cover letter. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an international credential agency evaluation.

Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Unofficial Academic Transcript
3. Cover Letter

Additional information

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.