What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tenure-track Art Professor position at Clark College?
Do you value active learning, meaningful collaboration with classroom faculty, and culturally relevant and equity-minded instruction? Are you excited to work with a diverse student population? Are you eager to work collaboratively to find innovative ways to improve student success? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our faculty. We value collaboration and are dedicated to guiding all students to achieve their academic and career goals.
Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time Tenure-track Art Professor with an emphasis in Art History. The Art Department at Clark currently offers two Associate in Fine Arts degrees, one in Studio Art and one in Graphic Design. We also offer specialized concentrations in art and design within the AA/DTA degree. Art History classes are required for all of the various programs. In addition to teaching classes in art history, the ideal candidate will have experience working and teaching in a studio art discipline. Faculty in the art department participate and contribute to the co-curricular art initiatives on campus, develop interdisciplinary curriculum with other departments across campus and within the art department, and pursue/engage in community partnerships with local arts organizations to expand opportunities for our students.
Successful candidates will maintain a welcoming and supportive environment with students of diverse multicultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds, and work collaboratively to find innovative ways to improve student success and energize students about art. We value collaboration and are dedicated to guiding students towards achieving their academic and career goals.
Department and college service work is expected with the position (as assigned by the division or college) to support the institutional mission and goals, foremost being student success and retention. This position begins September 12, 2025.
At Clark, we value equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.
FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Instruct all classes as an expert in the discipline using active learning approaches that both engage and facilitate student learning.
- Advise and assist students in their educational and career development.
- Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques.
- Pursue professional development to stay current in the field.
- Obtain and maintain Professional-Technical Certification requirements.
- Participate in program, curriculum development and assessment activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, businesses, advisory committees, and other educational partners to create unique learning opportunities at Clark College.
- Participate in decision-making processes by taking part in department and college committees.
- Work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
- Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.
- Work cooperatively in a variety of department-level activities and college or company-wide projects.
- Pursue professional development to enhance teaching and learning in the department and College.
POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach courses in Art History with the ability to teach one or more of the following: Ancient to Late Antique Art, Medieval to Renaissance Art, Baroque to Modern Art, Asian Art, Women in Art, 20th Century Art, Graphic Design History, Art Appreciation.
- Approach teaching Art History from a global perspective including culturally inclusive subject matter.
- Stay competent in curriculum and course development, teaching and pedagogy, evaluation of student outcomes, and development of student critical thinking skills.
- Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity, especially experience working with first generation college students and those from systemically non-dominant cultures.
- An understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education have shaped patterns of participation and outcomes and the ability to address these disparities in the classroom.
- A demonstrated commitment to participatory governance, consensus building, and team approach to management of the department and college.
- Basic knowledge of gallery/Museum exhibitions and/or curatorial practices and how these fields are relevant to an art curriculum.
- Manage adjuncts in Art History.
- Teach and propose curricula in studio art.
- Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods that engage students and encourage them to be motivated self-learners.
- Integrate Art History within a studio art curriculum via collaboration with other art faculty.
- Participate in campus wide engagement and collaborations
- Student advising
- Outcomes assessment
- Develop initiatives to recruit and retain students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Master’s degree in Art History or Visual Culture/Visual Studies OR A bachelor's degree in Art History AND a masters degree in another field OR a Masters degree in Art with professional experience teaching art history or related fields.
- Teaching experience, preferably in community college or other higher education setting.
- Knowledge in one or more of the following specialties: digital art, art foundations, drawing, painting, illustration, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, 3D design, and gallery prep.
SALARY STATEMENT:
Starting salary is $78,327 (non-negotiable). Faculty may be eligible to advance every other year; current top step is $110,332. Salary is for a 173-day contract; additional compensation is available for summer and moonlight teaching, and doctoral and vocational stipends. Please note the salary may be adjusted for the 2025-2026 year pending the legislatively funded cost-of-living.
Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs.
- McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The space, located in Gaiser Hall, features three kiosks, a full-service retail bakery and barista bar, grab-and-go items, and a student-run restaurant.
- Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.
- Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.
- On-campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability).
- Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.
- Clark promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Required Online Application Materials:
- Clark College Online Application, including names of three (3) references.
- Cover letter describing background and experience related to qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
- Current résumé.
- Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application.
- Please include 2-3 examples of your prior teaching experience in the form of course syllabi, grading rubrics, assignment sheets or other types of course materials.
- Please include 10 images of your professional artwork, or 10 images of student art work, or a piece of professional or academic writing that showcases your ability and training.
Please apply online at www.clark.edu/jobs
To contact Clark College Human Resources, please call (360) 992-2105 or email recruitment@clark.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled; priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been submitted by 3 p.m., April 17, 2025.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted which includes a sexual misconduct background check as required under RCW 28B.112.080. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Completion of academic degrees will also be verified through receipt of official transcripts. Please note that upon being hired,Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) require a Vocational Certification plan be in place prior to the first day of classes. Under the standard specified in WAC 131-16-070 through 131-16-094 Vocational Certification is a condition of continued employment for all professional technical education personnel.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Upon request, accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process. Contact Human Resources at (360) 992-2105 or by video phone at (360) 991-0901.
SECURITY
The security of all the members of the campus community is of vital concern to Clark College. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the authority of the Security/Safety Department, policies concerning reporting of any crimes which may occur on or near college property, and crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be requested from the Clark College Security/Safety Department, (360) 992-2133 or security.requests@clark.edu. The most recent Annual Security Report, written in compliance with the Clery Act, can be reviewed here: http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/security/report.php.
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.
CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES
Corrected or extended notices will be posted online and in the Human Resources Office.
At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees. Our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) supports individuals with their academic, personal, and professional development, as well as provides training and educational resources for all members of the college community around diversity, inclusion, power, privilege, inequity, social equity, and social justice. The college offers further professional development for our employees through opportunities such as Employee Resource Groups, Social Justice Leadership Institute, Cross Institution Faculty of Color Mentorship program, Administrators of Color Leadership Program, and Faculty and Staff of Color Conference.
Clark College Human Resources
March 17, 2025
25-00019
Salary : $78,327 - $110,332
