Museum Studies/Art Gallery/Art Instructor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teach Museum Studies and related courses to a diverse student population.

Oversee the programming and function of the Art Gallery as the lead curator. Manage the Colleges art collections.

Actively engage with the broader community through outreach, recruiting, and alumni relations.

Work collaboratively with other faculty and staff in the Art Department in disciplines including but not limited to Sculpture, Ceramics, Painting/Drawing, Digital Art, Graphic Design, Art History, and Illustration.

Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities.

Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.

Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.

Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings.

Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.

Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.

Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.

Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.

Work cooperatively with staff and students.

Evening and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.

Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding
accredited postsecondary institutions.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters in fine arts, art, or art history

OR

Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters in humanities

OR

The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Teaching experience, in Art/Art History, in an accredited post-secondary institution, using multi-modal approaches and student-centered pedagogy to meet the needs of first generation, immigrant, low-income and other disproportionally impacted students who are seeking educational and career growth, certificates, associate degrees, and transfer.

Experience working in a contemporary Art Gallery and collaborating with other faculty and/or staff to help maintain an organized, clean, and safe environment.

Experience curating diverse exhibitions that invite direct experience and interpretation of works of art.

Experience in collection management using museum-standard best practices.

Demonstrated commitment to examine, reflect, and modify instructional, relational, and classroom practices to effectively engage our campus community with the goal of closing equity gaps.

Experience successfully working in collaboration with full and part-time faculty and staff in coordinating and maintaining relevant, innovative, and up-to date curriculum and exhibitions that respond to the needs of historically underrepresented students.

Demonstrated success with outreach, program building, recruiting, and community building and knowledge of current industry trends and new technologies.

Experience with and/or demonstrated ability to create positive outcomes for all students. This includes the ability to effectively engage the colleges diverse student population and the ability to address equity, inclusion, and diversity issues in the classroom.