Jewelry Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool

Job 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 Jewelry 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 Jewelry pool instructors include:

• Providing effective classroom or laboratory instruction in Jewelry 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
• 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
• Contributing to development of program policies and procedures is welcomed, but not required
• Participation in departmental and college professional activities and/or committees is welcomed, but not required

Requirements & Desirables

REQUIREMENTS

1. Any Bachelor's degree AND two years of professional experience; or
2. Any Associate's degree AND six years of professional experience; or
3. The equivalent*: and
4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

Note: "Master's in Fine Arts" as used here refers to any Master's degree in the subject matter of fine arts...

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Desirable Attributes & Skills)

• Experience managing a studio and equipment with safety and maintenance in mind
• Ability to offer cultural and/or historical context to curriculum
• Ability to teach beginning and advanced students
• 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 of contemporary equity and diversity concepts and issues in a community college setting
• Familiarity with, willingness and ability to use multiple teaching methods including technology &/or online pedagogy
• Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods that engage students and encourage them to be motivated self learners
• Evidence of excellent written and oral skills in English

Supplemental & Salary Information

SALARY INFORMATION
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $80,887 - $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...