"Instructor of Sculpture & Digital Fabrication (3D Art)"

Join Elgin Community College as a full-time tenure track instructor teaching sculpture, 3D foundations, and other 3D courses. We also seek a faculty member to develop a digital fabrication curriculum that combines traditional sculptural techniques with contemporary digital technologies. Successful candidates will inspire and engage our diverse student body through their commitment to implementing evidence-based teaching strategies, fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments, and using data to inform instructional decisions. At ECC, you'll thrive in a collaborative and innovative atmosphere, contributing to our mission of improving lives through learning. Apply now to be part of a community committed to excellence and student success.

Job Summary:

Full-time teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the college's strategic goals and evaluate students' progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Master’s in fine arts degree in sculpture OR digital fabrication in related field with 18 hours of graduate coursework in sculpture OR digital fabrication.
2. Graduate coursework and/or research in one or more of the following preferred: (a) sculpture; (b) digital fabrication; and/or (c) metalsmithing.
3. 3-5 years college teaching experience
4. Demonstrated use of evidence-based teaching strategies
5. Demonstrated use of student learning evidence to strengthen teaching and learning
6. Demonstrated currency with the changing trends in 3D Art
7. Demonstrated ability to foster inclusive and engagement learning environments
8. Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy
9. Commitment to meeting the diverse academic needs of students of color, students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, first generation students, and older students among others