Job Details

Position Title: Part-Time Art History Instructor (Pool)

Campus: West Valley College

Definition: PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE ART HISTORY FACULTY POOL Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Assignment: This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor in Art History. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554). Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Salary and Benefits: Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $38,464 – $55,582 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education – Possess one of the following:
   • Master’s degree in Art History, History of Art and Architecture, or Visual Culture/Visual Studies; OR
   • Bachelor’s degree in Art History AND master’s degree in History; OR
   • Master’s degree in Art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in Art History; OR
   • Possess a valid California Community College Instructor’s credential in Art History; OR
   • The equivalent of the above
2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Desired Qualifications: The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience at the community college level and/or university level.
• Ability to teach Art History Survey courses, Art Appreciation and/or History of Asian Art.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities: Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:

• Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation, in-class activities, evaluation of students’ work, consultation with students outside of class, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught and other efforts related to the teaching of the assigned classes.
• Maintain accurate class and other records conforming with state requirements and stated District and college needs.
• Submit, when due, all necessary reports such as attendance, student learning objectives reports, grade reports, rosters and class schedules.
• Follow course outlines as filed in the appropriate instruction offices.
• Maintain office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.
• Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.
• Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
• Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the member’s area of expertise.
• Work cooperatively within the college community.
• Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
• Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.