Part-Time Faculty Studio Art Job at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. Northwest Arkansas Community College is seeking qualified applicants to establish a pool for part-time and / or substitute instructors in this discipline. Applications will be kept on file for the fiscal year ending June 30. When a position becomes available, the hiring department will review the applications on file. After each fiscal year end the application will expire and a new application must be completed to remain in the applicant pool.

Studio Art courses are a thriving part of the overall art / graphic design program. The Art Department offers courses in drawing, oil painting, watermedia, sculpture, ceramics, figure drawing, introduction to studio art, and photography. Additionally, the Art Department offers lecture courses in Art Appreciation, Art History, History of Photography and Graphic Design. The current growth needs for studio art faculty are in drawing, figure drawing, and ceramics, though other media areas will be presenting opportunities in the future. Applicants with commensurate education / experience in these media areas are welcome to apply. Email is the primary method that NWACC utilizes to communicate with its applicants. If you choose not to provide an email address, please note that you will need to log back into the system in order to obtain updates regarding your application.

Rate of pay : $730 per credit hour

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience teaching at a community college and understanding the community college mission is a plus. Demonstrated teaching ability is the top priority. Instructional experience in a classroom as well as experience using an online learning management system like Canvas or similar is highly desirable. On-line delivery of instruction, use of technology for instruction, and experience or interest in project-based, service learning, or inquiry-based learning will be given special consideration.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is :

Frequently :

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
Constantly :
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and / or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Required Qualifications

A Master's Degree in Art is required

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the college / post-secondary level is preferred.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.

Salary : $730