"Art History - Associate Instructor"

Job Description

Cabrillo College is accepting applications for temporary, part-time faculty assignments to establish an eligibility pool for positions in the 2025 Fall and 2026 Spring Semesters:

• FALL 2025 SEMESTER:
  • AH 18 - American Art (online)
  • AH 52 - Latin American Art (online)
• SPRING 2026 SEMESTER:
  • AH 19 - Art of the Americas (online)

The primary work locations are in person at the Aptos campus and/or online.

Examples of Duties

• Teach assigned classes, which may include evening or off-campus assignments.
• Engage in participatory governance committees, processes, research, service, and initiatives such as Guided Pathways.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress.
• Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
• Cooperate with and participate as required in District investigations and/or student grievance matters.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
• Complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter, EEO/Diversity/Elimination of Bias, Workplace Safety, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation, of community college students, faculty and staff AND
• Master's in fine arts, art, or art history OR
• Bachelor's in fine arts, art, or art history AND a Master's in humanities OR
• Possess a lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in Art History OR
• Equivalent qualifications.

Note: "Master's in fine arts" refers to any Master's degree in visual studio arts, art education, or art therapy, but not in performing arts or other non-plastic arts.

Required Professional Expertise:

• Currency and depth of knowledge in the applicable professional field.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies that enhance student success, including effective use of technology.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses or perform duties effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Evidence of professional activities and service beyond teaching.
• Development and review of curriculum and assessment of learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrated responsiveness to diversity and equity in the classroom.

Desired Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience at the community college level.
• Demonstrated ability to employ innovative teaching techniques.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations.
• Successful online teaching experience.
• Knowledge of culturally-responsive pedagogical techniques.

Additional Information

Starting Salary: $1,599 - $2,454 per teaching unit, per semester; salary placement based on education and experience.

Assignments may be at various campus locations; days, evenings, and/or weekends.