What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Studio Assistant Professor position at Mediabistro?
Position Summary
The faculty member shall be responsible for the following : teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.
The Department of Art at America River College is seeking a tenure track faculty member in Art Studio practices with an emphasis on 3-D design and Sculpture. This department provides a foundation in art principles and practices and is designed for those interested in transferring to a four-year college or university, and for someone interested in furthering their visual arts skills. The assignment will include instruction in art studio with a wide range of 3-D and 2-D studio practice courses. The successful candidate should show evidence of ability to work in many different 3-D materials and the ability to communicate instructions clearly. The primary assignment for this faculty position is 3-D design, introduction to sculpture with the desired ability to teach ceramics and experience with firing kilns. The instructor may also be required to teach basic intro to art classes such as 2-D design and Drawing and Composition. The successful candidate should also exhibit a track record of participating in programs that foster and advance equity, inclusion, and representation relevant to our diverse student population. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, service to the department and college, attending faculty meetings, assessment of student learning and program and curriculum development.
Position Salary Information : Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper / graduate level units earned, and / or related professional occupational experience per the
Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract
the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please
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Typical Duties
The instructional assignment may encompass teaching courses across all levels in this discipline. Courses for this assignment may include :
ART 370 Three Dimensional DesignART 372 SculptureART 373 Intermediate SculptureART 390 CeramicsART 391 Intermediate CeramicsART 300 Drawing and Composition IART 320 Design : Fundamentals
To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus : ARC Programs and MajorsCRC Programs and MajorsFLC Programs and MajorsSCC Programs and Majors
Minimum Qualifications
- Have a Master's degree in Fine Arts, Art, or Art History;
a Bachelor's degree in any of the above
the equivalent.
equivalency determination process.If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter.
Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit : A Los Rios Community College District ApplicationResume or Curriculum VitaeLetter of InterestUnofficial Transcripts from College / University
NOTES : Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.Applicants are required to submit official transcriptswithin 60 days of the time of hire.Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and / or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.Foreign transcript evaluations are
ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations
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Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.
