"Art History Instructor - Part-time Temporary Pool"

Job Description

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool

Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA

Description

The Art Program at College of Marin provides transfer and professional preparation, personal development, general interest, and general education, as well as an Associate's in Arts degree. The Art Department offers a foundation in theoretical and practical skills, and the opportunity to work in a wide variety of specific art media.

Note: College of Marin's faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has a need to add candidates to their pool OR for up to one year from the date of application, whichever occurs first. If your application becomes inactive after one year, you may re-apply to the pool at that time. Screenings and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the hiring department necessitates. Once a screening has occurred, applicants will be notified of their status.

Essential Functions

Instructors appointed to the Art History Part-time Temporary Pool may be used to cover part-time, temporary and/or substitute openings in the department. Assignments can vary in duration and are not guaranteed. Assignments for Art History pool instructors include:

• Providing effective classroom or laboratory instruction in Art History using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter
• Preparing and grading all class assignments and examinations
• Advising, assisting and evaluating students, evaluating learning outcomes and maintaining regular office hours
• Participating in program activities including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision making as well as the development of new teaching-learning methods and materials
• Contributing to development of program policies and procedures
• Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required
• Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
• Communicating with excellent written and oral skills in English
• Participation in departmental and college professional activities and/or committees is welcomed, but not required

Requirements & Desirables

REQUIREMENTS
1.) A Master's degree in Art History, History of Art and Architecture, or Visual Culture/Visual Studies; or
2.) A Master's degree in Art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in Art History; or
3.) A Bachelor's degree in Art History AND a Master's degree in History; or4.) The equivalent*; and5.) Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

*If your educational degrees do not specifically match those listed above, you must request equivalency. Please review our Equivalency page for important information and instructions for applying under equivalency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Desirable Attributes & Skills)

• Classroom experience teaching Art History at the college level.
• Ability to teach one or more of the following: Ancient Art, European Art, Art of the Americas, Asian Art, Islamic Art, African Art, History of American Art, History of Contemporary Art, History of Modern Art, History of Women's Art, and others.
• Knowledge and ability to make the subject matter inclusive in terms of gender and culture, and awareness of the social issues of visual culture.
• Competencies related to: curriculum & course development; teaching & learning theory; information resources & evaluating student outcomes; and, assisting student to develop critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing with a diverse campus community.
• Currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility and subject matter.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues and members of the campus community.
• Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the College of Marin.
• Understanding equity as the recognition of historical and systemic disparities in opportunity and outcomes and providing the resources necessary to address those disparities.
• Understanding of contemporary equity and diversity concepts and issues in a community college setting.
• Familiarity with, willingness and ability to use multiple teaching methods including computer based learning.
• Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods that engage students and encourage them to be motivated self-learners.
• Knowledge, training and experience with online pedagogy and technology.
• Evidence of excellent written and verbal skills in English.

Supplemental & Salary Information

SALARY INFORMATION
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $90,657 - $124,850*
*Salaries for Part-time Temporary Pool members are based on the number of units taught and are paid at 95% of the Full-time Faculty Salary Schedule. New part-time instructors will be placed between Step 1, Column 1, and Step 9, Column 5 of the salary schedule, depending on verified background and experience. Salary placement is non-negotiable.

To apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/collegeofmarin/jobs/805030/art-history-instructor-part-time-temporary-pool?pagetype=transferJobs