What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Art Instructor position at Hardin-Simmons University?
POSITION : Adjunct Faculty - Art Instructor
C OLLEGE / DEPARTMENT : College of Arts and Media / Department of Fine Arts
S UPERVISOR TITLE : Department Head : Art; Associate Professor of Art
F LSA STATUS : Exempt
E XEMPTION : Teacher Exemption
L OCATION : Abilene
TARGET HIRE DATE : August 2024
HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR
EMPLOYMENT - Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University's Statement of Faith.
CONTACT INFORMATION : Caleb Dulock at caleb.dulock@hsutx.edu or 325-670-1941
SUMMARY / SCOPE :
Weseek a part-time, adjunct instructor to teach sections of our introduction tovisual arts course as well as additional undergraduate courses in art history.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES :
Demonstrate effective teaching strategies byplanning and implementing a variety of teaching methods as well as assessment.
Maintain accurate records anddocuments, submit timely reports, and be responsive to students.Records / documents include but are not limited to syllabi and grades.
QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
A completed master's degree isrequired, with at least 18 completed graduate credits in Art or a closely relatedfield.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
None are required for this position at this time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Thisjob requires that the instructor be able to engage the students whileteaching. Standing and moving around theclassroom and the stage, when used, is preferable to a seated position,although allowances can be made.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
Thisposition is a part-time / temp adjunct position (no more than 29 hours per week)with teaching load at the Hardin-Simmons University campus.
Must be a resident of thestate of Texas.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT :
HSU complies with all applicableanti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on thebasis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, geneticinformation and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated withthe Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider anapplicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiringfaculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU'smission.
In accordance with the Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualifiedindividuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment,except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests forreasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
BACKGROUND SCREEN :
HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.
