"Assistant Professor of Visual Art"

Join the CBC team and help us transform students’ lives!

CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.

CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference — it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole.

El CBC está comprometido con nuestra visión de ser el hogar educativo que transforma las vidas de los estudiantes a través de la movilización económica y social. Somos una de ocho Instituciones al Servicio de los hispanos en el estado de Washington y los estudiantes hispanos representan un poco menos de la mitad de nuestra población estudiantil. Como tal, CBC se compromete a descubrir y crear formas innovadoras para servir intencionalmente a los estudiantes hispanos, mientras que al mismo tiempo sirve a todos los demás. Nos enfocamos en la equidad en todo lo que hacemos y buscamos atraer y retener individuos que se comprometan en ayudar a todos los estudiantes a tener éxito en el logro de sus metas.

El CBC le da un enorme valor a la habilidad de comunicarse efectivamente a través de culturas, para implementar estrategias de enseñanza culturalmente responsivas, y modelar empatía intercultural. La experiencia en servir a los estudiantes hispanos no es simplemente una preferencia, sino que es algo que se valora en el Columbia Basin College. El conocimiento y las aptitudes interculturales avanzadas entre nuestros profesores son esenciales para el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra institución en su totalidad.

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We are seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic individual with a strong record of teaching three-dimensional disciplines in ceramics, sculpture, 3D design and/or metalworks as well as the capability to teach other departmental/divisional offerings such as Art Appreciation and/or 2D Design based on programmatic needs. Experience teaching Humanities foundation courses and gallery operations is preferred. The faculty member should be flexible, with broad interests, and possess a willingness to teach in a variety of areas and modalities and use innovative and inclusive teaching strategies.

This position reports to the Dean for Arts, Humanities, & Communication.

The salary range for this position is $80,024.00 - $84,074.00 for a 176-day contract over the Instructional Year (Fall/Winter/Spring Quarters). Additional compensation may be available for assignment of summer quarter courses or courses taught outside of the full-time position during fall, winter and spring quarters.

Relocation expenses are part of the employment offer for the successful candidate if the candidate relocates to the Tri-Cities area from outside of a 175-mile radius.

A comprehensive list of tenure track faculty job duties and responsibilities can be found on our website.

Primary Responsibilities

GENERAL QUALITIES REQUIRED

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following key competencies and qualities:

• A genuine enthusiasm for teaching and a deep-rooted dedication to enhancing student success.
• A strong alignment with the values and goals of our community college.
• Active engagement in shared governance.
• A commitment to staying up-to-date on developments in one's field of expertise.
• An openness to engaging in campus-wide activities that extend beyond one's specific discipline, enriching the overall campus community.
• Flexibility in teaching methodologies, including proficiency in eLearning and a commitment to embrace instructional innovations.
• Proficient skills in educating a diverse student body, ensuring inclusivity and effectiveness in learning experiences.
• Dedication to scholarly pursuits within one's area of specialty, contributing to the academic rigor and reputation of the college.
• A commitment to actively contribute to the design and evaluation of learning outcomes, playing a key role in the college's efforts towards institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts degree from a nationally accredited college or university;
• Two (2) years of full-time/full-time equivalent college-level teaching experience beyond graduate school;
• Experience with instructional technology (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, an LMS);
• Experience teaching foundational courses in 3D design, sculpture, ceramics and/or metalsmithing or related instructional experience.
• Experience with 3D studio lab management with a focus on studio/equipment/supply maintenance, health and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to create an inclusive and equitable learning environment, with a focus on supporting the academic success of Hispanic and other underserved populations. Experience incorporating inclusive pedagogy and addressing challenges unique to these populations, informed by both personal and professional insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis on 3D arts or related field from a nationally accredited college or university;
• Experience teaching at a community college and/or the freshman and sophomore levels;
• Experience with eLearning methodologies, including web-enhanced, blended, and/or hybrid instruction;
• Experience instructing two or more areas within the 3D arts;
• Experience teaching 2D design and Humanities foundation courses;
• Experience with gallery operations and management;
• Bilingual in English and in Spanish.