Ceramics Instructor

Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Teach Ceramics and related courses to a diverse student population. Actively engage with the broader community through outreach recruiting and alumni relations. Work collaboratively with other faculty and staff in ceramics as well as other areas in the department including but not limited to Sculpture Painting/Drawing Art Gallery Museum Studies Digital Art Graphic Design Art History and Illustration. Participate in curriculum development and serve on department division college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities. Participate in cocurricular activities including planning implementing and teaching in special programs designed to support student success. Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle. Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings. Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g. computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district college and division policies in the performance of duties. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions. Develop culturally relevant course content culturally responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American Latinx Native Americans Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students. Work cooperatively with staff and students. Evening and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated experience as an active professional artist working in ceramics. Teaching experience in Ceramics in an accredited postsecondary institution using multimodal approaches and studentcentered pedagogy to meet the needs of first generation immigrant lowincome and other disproportionally impacted students. Experience working in a modern ceramics studio and collaborating with other faculty and/or staff to help maintain an organized clean and safe environment. Demonstrated commitment to examine reflect and modify instructional relational and classroom practices to effectively engage our campus community with the goal of closing equity gaps. Experience successfully working in collaboration with full and parttime faculty and staff in coordinating and maintaining relevant innovative and upto date curriculum that responds to the needs of historically underrepresented students. Demonstrated success with outreach program building recruiting and community building and knowledge of current industry trends and new technologies. Experience with and/or demonstrated ability to create positive outcomes for all students. This includes the ability to effectively engage the colleges diverse student population and the ability to address equity inclusion and diversity issues in the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters in fine arts art or art history OR Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters in humanities OR The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education training employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee. NOTE : Masters in fine arts as used here refers to any masters degree in the subject matter of fine arts which is defined to include visual studio arts such as drawing painting sculpture printmaking ceramics textiles and metal and jewelry art; and also art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the Master of Fine Arts MFA degree when that degree is based on specialization in performing arts or dance film video photography creative writing or other nonplastic arts. OR Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Work Schedule
Full Time Tenure Track