What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote Art Instructor position at Central Arizona College?
Job Summary
Community Education is seeking an experienced artist/potter/fine arts teacher, specializing in ceramics to lead non-credit ceramics courses ranging from beginner to advanced level. This includes teaching students how to use a potter's wheel, throw clay, glaze techniques, hand molding, and operating a kiln, etc.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned classes in accordance with college policy and in a variety of potential modalities (e.g., face-to-face, online, hybrid, Interactive Television (iTv), Weekend College, accelerated, evening or late start classes) on any campus, site or center as directed by division chair or program director.
- Provide and present information, content, and context through lecture, laboratory, recitation, seminars and/or other learning venues utilizing a variety of teaching/learning styles as appropriate to the course content.
- This may include frequent feedback provided through email, online discussions, virtual chats within the Learning Management System, instant messaging (IM), telephone and/or face-to-face consultations.
- Refer students to appropriate college and community services when needed.
- Maintain records of student progress and performance; complete and return required reports to the appropriate office by established due date.
- Develop, prepare and evaluate instructional materials, as required by chair or director.
- Write and develop syllabi and course calendars, in accordance with college policy.
- Review and update course outlines and syllabi, and provide input on text selection when appropriate, in cooperation with other faculty and appropriate division chair or program director as necessary.
- Collaborate with division chair, program director, other faculty and other programs to review and maintain the integrity of the curriculum within established college timelines or more frequently if necessary.
- Assist in recruitment and retention of students through the development and implementation of teaching and learning strategies primarily in the instructional setting.
College/Community Service and Shared Governance
- Recognize the goals and mission of the college to maintain a positive professional and educational environment that promotes student success and enhances community relations.
- Participate in the evaluation process as defined by Policies and Procedures.
Qualifications
- Education: Associates Degree in Fine Arts OR Certificate in Fine Arts OR 5 years of working/teaching in a ceramics studio.
- Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Be current in subject area and possess the ability to develop, prepare, and evaluate instructional materials that promote learning, along with the willingness to utilize alternative teaching techniques and instructional technology where appropriate.
- Duties require little physical effort in working with light (up to 10 lbs), easy to handle materials. Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to long periods of standing, sitting, repetitive motion and viewing a monitor.
- Some specialized faculty positions may require the lifting of heavier weights although lifting may be assisted.
- Demonstrate the willingness as well as the capacity to cooperate in a professional and courteous manner with other college employees and students.
- Share knowledge and contribute to helping others collegially while supporting the mission of the College.
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