Art Instructor - Adjunct Faculty

To teach classes in art as assigned including Studio Art: drawing painting ceramics and basic design.

Teaching (90% of Time)

1. Teach various courses in studio art.
2. Use instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the student (e.g. lecture demonstration group discussion technology-enhanced delivery computer-assisted delivery and distance delivery). Must be able to explain and deliver materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning activities.
3. Evaluate students in accordance with the criteria in the course outline and other applicable college policies and procedures. Is responsible for turning in grades according to college policy and procedure.
4. Create a course syllabus for each course taught which includes but is not limited to course outcomes course structure materials to be covered grading criteria due dates for materials exam dates and office hours.

1. Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds demonstrating an ability to work with others in a courteous and cooperative fashion.
2. Ensure compliance with all Southwestern Oregon Community College rules regulations and policies.
3. Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of teaching techniques.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of a Masters degree in studio art or related field. Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted; accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization US Department of Education as required by ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Knowledge and ability to instruct various audiences both individuals and groups taking into account various learning modalities and methods.
• Knowledge of computers and ways to integrate appropriate technologies into the Artcurriculum.
• Ability to use instructional delivery methods which enhance a broad public access to post-secondary education.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives and abilities
• Ability to evaluate student progress both empirically and holistically and to prescribe and develop curriculum materials for individuals and classes.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English with others both orally and in written form which includes the ability to restate at various language levels to simplify and to use demonstrations which relate to previous knowledge and concrete experience.
• Ability to use instructional delivery methods which reflect an adult orientation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with department members and members of the college community in meetings and on projects.
• Ability to review understand apply and share concepts presented in training programs conferences and/or professional literature.
• Willingness to teach at various hours as required.

• A minimum of two (2) years demonstrated college teaching experience preferably in a community college or documented training and experience in an integrated technology field.

JOB TITLE: Adjunct Faculty Instructor Studio Art Drawing and PaintingLOCATION: Coos and Curry Counties and online/remoteFTE: Part TimeDEPARTMENT: Office of InstructionPAY GRADE:Adjunct Salary ScheduleEXEMPTION STATUS: ExemptPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: EnclosedREPORTS TO: Dean of Instruction and Vice President of InstructionCLASSIFICATION: Adjunct Faculty term by term assignment
REVISION DATE: January 2022

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities skills effort or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

VETERANS PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR and . Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) OR Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: information regarding Veterans Preference qualifications visit the following website: is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race color gender marital status sexual orientation religion national origin age political affiliation parental status veteran status or disability in any educational programs activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga or TDD . All other issues concerns and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.

    
    

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