Art History Instructor

Rocklin, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 66812 - 89535

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Under administrative direction of an educational administrator to provide instruction to students in various aspects of art history to develop instruction provide lecture and laboratory instruction in a variety of teaching modalities to evaluate students in art history and other related courses and to do related work as required.

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Examples Of Functions and Tasks

Curriculum Development -ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum with the faculty in the department; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions; coordinate lecture and laboratory content with part-time faculty for consistency; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure.

Lecture/Laboratory Preparation -ESSENTIAL: Review and select and/or prepare materials for classroom and laboratory use; prepare lesson plans; select textbooks; complete book order forms; may utilize technology in the classroom; may prepare materials for online and/or web-enhanced teaching environments.PERIPHERAL: Review and evaluate new materials; read current literature for lectures and/or laboratories; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter; familiarize self with operation of all equipment.

Lecture/Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture and laboratory information in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important historical concepts; provide instructional objectives; outline major points of information; develop presentations; distribute handouts; answer student questions; encourage student participation; monitor student activity.

Prepare and Maintain Online and Other Visual Resources -ESSENTIAL: Research available visual materials; develop maintain and access online databases of visual materials.

Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes tests and laboratory/classroom examinations; monitor student activity during examinations; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes; assign read and evaluate homework assignments; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on academic matters.PERIPHERAL: Refer students to appropriate student services.

Shared Governance Participation - ESSENTIAL:Attend and participate in departmental meetings and activities; participate in articulation/curriculum development; serve on employee selection committees.PERIPHERAL:Respond in writing to requests for information; serve on campus-wide committees; attend and participate in divisional meetings.

Student Services ESSENTIAL:Hold regular office hours; provide students and peers with a positive role model.PERIPHERAL: Advise students; participate in graduation; provide students with letters of recommendation.

Develop and Schedule Gallery Exhibits ESSENTIAL: Facilitate gallery operations.PERIPHERAL: Curate art exhibits.

Community Awareness ESSENTIAL: Act as information source to the community. PERIPHERAL: Maintain awareness of local community; speak before committee groups; participate in community affairs

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook

Masters in Art History History of Art and Architecture or Visual Culture/Visual Studies

OR

Bachelors Degree in Art History and a Masters in History

OR

Masters in Art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in Art History

OR the equivalent.

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application credentials transcripts LiveScan and tuberculosis examination as required.

Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met.

Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted).

EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION
Did you know that you can also determine if you meet the minimum qualifications by going through an equivalency process The equivalency process helps determine if coursework taken and/or professional experience meets the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

If claiming equivalency please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at:Sierra College Human Resources.

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts degrees and other relevant documents.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

Companies that provide transcript evaluation services:

World Education Services

Educational Credential Evaluators

Knowledge of: ESSENTIAL: Relevant academic field; teaching/learning techniques and methodologies including classroom technology and distance learning.PERIPHERAL: The role of the community college in the educational system and the community; resource materials available in the academic discipline (online film audio and video tapes slides transparencies etc.).

Ability to: ESSENTIAL: Access available resources and functions with the campus community and the school community; use acceptable English language skills; communicate verbally to large and small groups; read comprehend retain and recall a variety of materials; effectively utilize social/interpersonal skills; effectively utilize counseling/teaching/instructional skills; effectively utilize problem solving skills; motivate students; work under stress; identify and define problems; compile and maintain records; set priorities and organize work; apply evaluation techniques and grading systems to instructional programs; prepare and administer adequate budget; outline lecture topic; work effectively with fellow professionals; develop valid tests; develop students assignments; patiently tactfully deal with the public; communicate in a precise firm authoritative but tactful manner.PERIPHERAL: Read journals and textbooks.

Physical Suitability Requirements: ESSENTIAL:Incumbent must be able to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Almost Constantly: Stand sit walk and turn to deliver lectures other instruction or instructional materials; to operate equipment and prepare laboratory materials; utilize hearing to respond to student questions normal conversation and telephone calls; utilize vision (near and far) to read written materials and computer screens to operate equipment. PERIPHERAL: Incumbent must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Supplemental Information

WHY SIERRA

One of Aspen Institutes Top150 Community Colleges in the nation
The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission. This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs events and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students etc.
Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate
State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
Competitive benefits package
175 day per year contract
Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936 Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at two centers located in Grass Valley and Tahoe/Truckee. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities various gender identities and sexual orientations as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

As an institution Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the Colleges commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently Sierra College enrolls 17800 students per term where approximately: 23% of Sierra Colleges students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e) 3% are African-American/Black 2% are Filipino 6% are Asian 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native 8% are Multiethnic and 55% are White.

The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students faculty and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate series active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC) culturally responsive student engagement centers support for our undocumented and AB540 students campus-wide equity summits a robust set of programs events and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.

COMPENSATION
Placement on theDistricts Faculty Salary Schedule is dependent upon years of experience and level of education. Entry-level is from $66812.56 to $89535.23 at the time of employment. The current highest salary attainable after employment is $119985.75. The District offers a very competitive benefits package which includes health and welfare as well as income protection. Employees also will be members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Sick leave sabbatical and other leaves are available according to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

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REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position:

Employment Application
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application.
- What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students Specifically what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom particularly for African-American Latin(o)(a)(x)(e) and Native American students with intersecting identities such as LGBTQIA visible and invisible disabilities and any other disproportionately impacted populations
- What role should faculty play in student success
- Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s).
- How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success

Helpful Tip:
Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge skills and abilities.

Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial socioeconomic and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded if any).

Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpfultips and tools for prospective applicants.

Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate(if in person interviews).

Key Information Regarding Our Hiring Process

Hiring Subject to Board of Trustees Approval
Please note that all new hires require approval from our Board of Trustees during one of their public meetings. Official hire dates will follow this approval. More information about the Board of Trustees and their meetings can be found athttps:// Visa Sponsorship Not Available
At this time we do not offer H1B1 visa sponsorship for new employees.

Terms and Conditions of Employment:
Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department.

*Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin Truckee and Grass its management of a multi-campus environment the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally the district reserves the right to cancel revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time.

EEO/TITLE IXEMPLOYER
Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty staff and students.

Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below at or via email at .

Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at .

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DescriptionUnder administrative direction of an educational administrator to provide instruction to students in various aspects of art history to develop instruction provide lecture and laboratory instruction in a variety of teaching modalities to evaluate students in art history and other related c...