Assistant Professor, Ceramics/3-D Art Emphasis

This is a full-time, 175-day (10-month annual contract) tenure-track faculty position in the Fine Arts Department. The instructor will provide instruction in sculpture, ceramics, 3-D design and other three-dimensional media with the additional possibility of teaching drawing, 2-D design and art appreciation. The instructor will participate in program review and curriculum development; review and revise content of course(s) as necessary; maintain five (5) required office hours per week for student consultation; participate in department and college activities; maintain class and examination schedules as well as grade and attendance records according to college regulations; and perform related tasks as required. The assignment may include teaching in the evenings and on weekends at any college site.

Demonstrated ability to:

• work with and assist students having a broad range of skills, motivation, and academic or career goals
• plan, organize, and present lecture and lesson materials and concepts
• communicate effectively, in both oral and written communications
• review and evaluate curriculum and make recommendations
• develop and use resource materials
• establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• advocate for and promote art and arts activities in the community.

• use multimedia technology in classroom instruction
• apply evaluation and assessment methods
• identify and use learning outcomes and assessment that lead to course and program improvements

• a broad range of historical and contemporary art, including western, as well as non-western cultures
• computer image creation and manipulation is desirable
• a variety of contemporary art and design processes and techniques course design.

• teaching strategies that address the needs of students with a variety of learning styles

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

OR

Bachelor's in any of the above AND master's in humanities

OR

The equivalent as outlined in

Beginning Date: August 2023, pending board approval

Hiring salary range is $57,858 to $82,391 dependent upon education and experience.

To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following application materials by through our website by Friday, April 7 by 11:59 PST:

Cover letter;

A current and complete resume/CV of education and professional experience;

A statement that demonstrates a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;

Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for the application process). Official transcripts are required at time of hire.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements as defined above must also complete and attach an to be considered.

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