Position Summary
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College's Visual Art Program, which resides in the Department of General Education & Transfer, is establishing a specialized pool of qualified studio art candidates to teach part-time foundational and specialized studio courses across our campuses (including Salisbury and Concord). We are seeking dynamic practicing artists and educators passionate about fostering creativity, technical skill development, and critical thinking in a diverse community college environment.…
Areas of instructional need may include, but are not limited to:
- Drawing and Design Foundations
- Printmaking
- Ceramics
- Painting
- Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Design
- Sculpture
- Digital Art
Duties and Responsibilities
- Successfully prepare, manage, and deliver course content in order to achieve course objectives, accommodate diverse learning styles, and meet student learning outcomes.
- Actively engage students and provide prompt, objective, respectful, and effective feedback.
- Communicate and follow the course syllabus content in accordance with directions provided and administrative guidance.
- Work collaboratively with the College's support services to identify and address the student's academic support needs.
- Utilize College technology for the delivery of instruction and completion of operational processes; this includes but is not limited to the College's learning management system, email and calendaring solution, document management system(s), student information system, and employee portals.
- Meet deadlines, including maintaining and submitting accurate class records, employee records/requests, and other assigned tasks.
- When applicable, ensure laboratories are appropriately stocked with required supplies and that equipment is in safe operating order.
- Facilitate a positive, student-centered, and professional environment among students, faculty, and staff.
Required Education/Experience
- Master's degree in Fine Arts (M.F.A.) or a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Studio Art, Art History, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated active engagement in a professional studio art or exhibition practice.
Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:
- College-level teaching experience (community college or four-year institution).
- Experience utilizing Learning Management Systems (such as Canvas) for course enhancement, hybrid, or online art instruction.
- Experience managing and maintaining safe studio environments as applicable (kilns, printmaking presses, chemical safety, and equipment maintenance).
