"Art History Faculty (Tenure-Track)"

Job Description

Basic Functions

FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 6, 2026

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT

VOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR FIRST 7 WORKING DAYS (FULL TIME FACULTY ONLY), MARCH 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM

10-MONTH TENURE TRACK POSITION

COMPENSATION:
Initial salary placement ranges from $67,886 to $106,308, based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142,425.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• District paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• District paid $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
• Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be present on campus to teach face-to-face classes and hold in-person office hours.
• Primary responsibility will be instructing students in Art History courses that reflect a global perspective
• Participates in all full-time faculty responsibilities, including, but not limited to: faculty and department meetings, office hours, committee assignments, program development, and student activities.
• Instruction may include day, evening, and weekend classes.
• Participating in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, and Program Review.
• Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum development and participate in other departmental functions.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and the diverse academic, cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic backgrounds of students and colleagues.
• Provide critical feedback on all duties, responsibilities, and assignments.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters in art history, history of art and architecture or visual culture/visual studies OR Bachelors in art history and masters in history OR Masters in art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in art history OR the equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching Art History courses in the Community College system.
• Demonstrated ability to develop an Art History Program by utilizing cutting edge technologies.
• Demonstrated coursework and the ability to write a curriculum in the history of non-western art, architecture, and visual culture.
• Be able to promote interdisciplinary participation including the creation of college events that foster student engagement.
• Work with the articulation officer to update classes for transfer to the UC and Cal State systems.
• Successful classroom experience teaching lower division non-western Art History.

Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

We will be using the guidelines set out by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at: Minimum Qualifications | California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (cccco.edu)

If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources directly at (760) 245-4271 Ext. 2500.

Some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office, classroom, lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of developing course syllabi
• Knowledge of fostering inclusive environments for student learning
• Knowledge of integrating accessible practices into course design and teaching strategies
• Knowledge and ability to teach and support students across multiple modalities including, online, hybrid, remote, HyFlex, and correspondence while maintaining engagement and accessibility.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with all third-party accrediting bodies by keeping required credentials, certifications, and regulatory standards current when applicable.

Ability to:

• Ability to work effectively in person through clear communication, collaboration, and adaptability in diverse professional settings.
• Demonstrated ability to remain current in ones discipline through ongoing professional development, research, and engagement with emerging trends and best practices.
• Ability to use advanced technology in the classroom
• Ability to use Canvas or other LMS platforms
• Ability to interact with others (faculty, staff, students, administration)