What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art History - Tenure Track Faculty position at Sinclair Community College?
At Sinclair, we are guided by our Core Values, which shape our culture and drive our success:
- Accountable to our students, the community and one another.
- Collaborative in working together to achieve excellence in education and service to our community.
- Compassionate in fostering a supportive environment where every individual feels valued.
- Inclusive so that a college education is accessible to everyone, and all individuals feel heard, valued and respected.
- Innovative to inspire creativity and drive transformative change.
Sinclair seeks to attract an academically and culturally diverse faculty that carries out the mission of the college with dedication, innovation and a commitment to the success of each student. The Division of Liberal Arts, Communication, and Social Sciences is currently inviting highly qualified applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the Art Department beginning August 18, 2025.
This 9-month faculty position that requires an innovative educator who is committed to student success as measured through student engagement and completion. The faculty may be expected to teach lecture, and lab following the course syllabus, fulfill the mission of the college, and follow college policies and procedures while also maintaining attendance records, grading student work, and submitting student grades in a timely manner.
Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that full-time faculty with Sinclair College receive:
- Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
- Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
- Support for continued professional development and education
- STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
- High quality programs and events for work-life balance
- SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Principal Accountabilities
The following are six critical performance areas that define a tenure-track faculty position:
- Scholarship and Professional Growth: Maintain and seek to improve currency and competence in the discipline and as a teacher.
- Teaching and Learning Facilitation: Participate in the continuing development and implementation of the department’s curriculum through teaching that reflects a strong commitment to fostering student success.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Implement evaluations according to established standards and use assessment data to continuously improve teaching and learning.
- Student Development: Through in-class and out-of-class initiatives, actively seek to advance the development of individual students and their capacity to meet their educational goals.
- Curriculum Design: In collaboration with colleagues, actively contribute to the continuous review.
- Workplace and Community Service: Contribute to the operation and advancement of the college through committee service and other activities. Extend professional expertise to the community served by the college.
Requirements
- Minimum of a master’s degree in Art History OR a master’s degree in a related field with a concentration in Art History required; Ph.D. and previous teaching experience at the community college level preferred
- Teach Visual Literacy – Introduction to Art & Art Media, Art History survey courses such as Art History: Ancient through Medieval Periods, Art History: Renaissance through Contemporary Periods and specialized Art History courses such as History of Photography, History of Women Artists, History of American Art, History of African Art, and History of Asian Art
- Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is required
- Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
- Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community
- Design and revise course materials, syllabi, and assessments to align with institutional and accreditation standards
- Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction
Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a sample syllabus. Additionally, candidates are encouraged to submit a scholarly or professional writing sample that reflects their expertise in Art History. Writing samples may include a published article, a conference paper, or a research essay. Selected candidates may be asked to provide additional materials or teaching demonstrations during the interview process.
Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.
