PT Studio Art Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for the Part-Time Studio Art Instructor position. Applications are accepted continuously and will remain on file for two years.

The district does not reimburse travel or interview costs. Duties include teaching beginning to advanced studio art courses in Ceramics, Painting, Graphic Design, Furniture, Sculpture, and Drawing/Printmaking; evaluating student work and submitting grades; and participating in

Qualifications

• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for diverse backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
• Official transcripts verifying qualifications are required prior to offer of employment; international transcripts must be evaluated for equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced studio art courses in Ceramics, Painting, Graphic Design, Furniture, Sculpture, and Drawing/Printmaking.
• Evaluate student work and submit grades in a timely manner; participate in professional development and college/community activities.
• Commitment to serving a diverse student population and contributing to the college and district community.

Education

Master's in fine arts, art, or art history

Bachelor's in any of the above + Master's in humanities or equivalent

Job description

PT Studio Art Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: PTF05063

Location: District, CA

Department: Temp Pool

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: N/A

DESCRIPTION

PART-TIME STUDIO ART INSTRUCTOR

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a poolof qualified applicants for this position. Applications will beaccepted continuously until otherwise noted. Applications willremain on file for two years from date received or lastsubmitted.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburseapplicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred byapplicant to attend interviews or accept employment. Allinterviewing and moving costs incurred will be the responsibilityof the applicant.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications will be screened by appropriate departmentrepresentatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants whobest meet the needs of the division will be contacted for aninterview.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITIONINCLUDE:

• Standard duties expected of all part-time faculty include theperformance of instructional, counselor, or librarian duties asassigned; evaluation and assessment of student work; and timelysubmission of grades. In addition, part-time faculty are expectedto participate in the assessment of their performance, includingadministrative and student evaluations. Part-time faculty may alsohave opportunities to participate in various campus and staffdevelopment activities and are encouraged to be involved in thelarger College or District community. Part-time faculty may beeligible to receive additional pay for office hours, additionalassignments, and professional development events.
• Teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced studio art coursesin one or more of the following areas: Ceramics, Painting, GraphicDesign, Furniture, Sculpture, and Drawing/Printmaking.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

1. Indoor, office environment.

Physical Abilities:

1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
2. Vision sufficient to read various materials.
3. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required ofthe position.
4. Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods oftime.
5. Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
6. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
7. Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverseacademic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and culturalbackgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of communitycollege students, faculty and staff.
2. Minimum Qualifications for this position as defined in theMinimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in CaliforniaCommunity Colleges published by the Academic Affairs Division,Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges which can belocated at the website below: https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/What-we-do/Educational-Programs-and-Professional-Development/Minimum-Qualifications

For this position, the Minimum Qualifications is

Master's in fine arts, art, or art history

OR

Bachelor's in any of the above

AND

Master's in humanities

OR the equivalent

(NOTE: "Master's in fine arts" as used here refers to any master'sdegree in the subject matter of fine arts, which is defined toinclude visual studio arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture,printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and metal and jewelry art; andalso, art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the"Master of Fine Arts" (MFA) degree when that degree is based onspecialization in performing arts or dance, film, creative writingor other non plastic arts.)

NOTE: Official Transcripts verifying qualifications will beREQUIRED prior to an offer of employment. Applicants who haveinternational transcripts must obtain transcripts that areevaluated by an independent educational-equivalency evaluationcompany and obtain an English translation (if necessary). Theseservices are to be done at the applicant's expense. Both FoothillDe Anza CCD employees and external candidates must submittranscripts.

SALARY RANGE:

Actual placement is based on applicant's verified education andexperience.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: http://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered for this pool, you must submit an on-lineapplication packet with the following items:

1. A District on-line application at https://hr.fhda.edu/careers/ . Inthe application, you will provide information, which demonstratesyour understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverseacademic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and culturalbackgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of communitycollege students, faculty and staff.
2. A current resume of all work experience, formal education andtraining.
3. A cover letter addressing the preferred qualifications for theposition.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committeewill not review your application materials.

If you wish to request equivalency for this position (if youbelieve you do not meet minimum qualifications), you may submit theRequest for Equivalency form. This form will need to be submittedwith your application packet. You may either scan a hard copy ofthis form with your application packet or submit it as a Worddocument with your application packet. https://hr.fhda.edu/_forms.html

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation tocomplete the employment process must notify EmploymentServices.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof ofauthorization to work in the U.S.