Adjunct Instructor Glass
Adjunct Instructor Glass
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Job Description
JOB GOAL:
To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
The position begins on January 13 2026
Work Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 2:30pm 4:30pm
$1304percredithourofinstruction(paidfor3creditsforthe spring semester)or $3912
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
ResponsibleforteachingHot Glass I/IIcoursein spring semester.Thecandidatewillalsohaveaccesstotheglassstudio facilities (which include furnaces annealers fusing and casting kilns benches lathe lapidary wheels and beltsander)tocreatetheirpersonalwork(outsideofstudentlabtimes)
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:- Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
- Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming diverse and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead- regardless of title through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide effective instruction in the Hot Glass course including creating the syllabus course schedule and ensuring that students meet required class outcomes.
Provide instructional support to students working in the glass studio spaces during scheduled student times.
This includes answering questions providing guidanceand ensuring safety requirements are adhered to.
Collaborate with the full-time glass faculty member on supporting student needsand with the 3D studio technician one equipment maintenance and safety measures
Perform other related work duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
- Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective former and current students clients suppliers and the community we serve.
- Ability to work efficiently with the full-time glass faculty member ceramics faculty and studio technicians.
- Ability to instruct students in the art of glass- hot warm and cold working techniques.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Provide a positive and collaborative learning environment for students.
- Welcome value and nurture people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in a classroom setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting pushing pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) standing walking repetitive motion talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- MA or MFA in Glass or MA and MFA with 12 graduate credits in glass.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSLICENSES CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
- Experience in an education setting is preferred
- Experience in implementing and ensuring safety standards are met.
EEO AA/STATEMENT:It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs activities or employment on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity creed religion and actual or potential family parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy please contact the Vice President Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students) 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building 1244 Speer Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204-3582 Telephone:FAX: TDD Email:.
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient innovative visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs Kirkwood boasts 16000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.- MA or MFA in Glass or MA and MFA with 12 graduate credits in glass.
Employment Type
Temp
