Studio Art Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District invites qualified candidates for a part-time adjunct faculty position in the Art department. The adjunct will teach selected ART courses under the area dean's supervision, support students to reach their potential, assess outcomes, and maintain current subject mastery.

The role includes professional development, use of current instructional technology, and participation in college governance, committees, and curriculum reviews as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equity-minded focus and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds required.
• All degrees must be from an accredited institution by time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean.
• Assess student learning outcomes and maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Utilize current technology in teaching duties and contribute to articulation and curriculum development.
• Serve on college committees and participate in faculty governance and accreditation activities.

Skills

Equity-minded mindset

Education

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

Bachelor's in art-related field + master's in humanities

Job description

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes. The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information: Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please .

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• ART 300 Drawing and Composition I
• ART 302 Drawing and Composition II
• ART 304 Figure Drawing
• ART 305 Figure Drawing II
• ART 309 Figure Drawing III
• ART 312 Portrait Drawing
• ART 320 Design: Fundamentals
• ART 323 Design: Color Theory
• ART 327 Painting I
• ART 327 Painting I
• ART 328 Painting II
• ART 328 Painting II
• ART 329 Painting III
• ART 329 Painting III
• ART 330 Mural Painting
• ART 338 Introduction to Digital Painting I
• ART 361 Printmaking: Survey
• ART 362 Printmaking: Intaglio
• ART 364 Printmaking: Relief
• ART 370 Three Dimensional Design
• ART 372 Sculpture
• ART 394 Wheel Thrown Ceramics, Beginning
• ART 395 Wheel Thrown Ceramics, Intermediate
• ART 396 Wheel Thrown Ceramics, Advanced
• ART 402 Beginning Clay Sculpture
• ART 404 Intermediate Clay Sculpture

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.