Full Time Instructor, Art

FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 17 2026

VOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST 7

WORKING DAYS (FULL TIME FACULTY ONLY) JANUARY 14 2026 at 5:00 PM

COMPENSATION:

Initial salary placement ranges from $67886 to $106308 based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142425.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• District paid medical dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• District paid $50000 life insurance policy for the employee.
• Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be present on campus to teach face-to-face classes and hold in-person office hours.

• Primary responsibility will be instructing students in foundation Art courses and will include but not be limited to Drawing 2-D Design 3-D Design and History of addition part of the teaching load may include Computer Graphics Graphic Design Illustration Printmaking and watercolor.
• Participates in all full-time faculty responsibilities including but not limited to: faculty and department meetings office hours committee assignments program development and student activities.
• Instruction may include day evening and weekend classes.
• Participating in assessment evaluation and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes Program Review and Curriculum Development.
• Collaborate with colleagues in program review and curriculum development and participate in other departmental functions.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and the diverse academic cultural socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds of students and colleagues.
• Provide critical feedback on all duties responsibilities and assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters in fine arts art or art history OR Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters in humanitiesOR the equivalent.
(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.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching in the Community College system.
• Demonstrated ability to develop an Art Program by utilizing cutting edge technologies in traditional art classes.
• The ability to work with faculty to develop curriculum program review scheduling ordering of materials and other department-related activities.
• Has experience writing courses that reflect diverse subject matter including production and art history courses.
• Be able to promote interdisciplinary participation including the creation of college events that foster student engagement.
• Work with the articulation officer to update classes for transfer to the UC and Cal State systems.
• Be able to teach a variety of subject matter including Art History and studio production courses.
• A willingness to keep up with current technologies and modes of learning.

Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

We will be using the guidelines set out by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellors Office California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at:Minimum Qualifications California Community Colleges Chancellors Office ()

If you have additional questions please contact Human Resources directly at Ext. 2500.

Some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of developing course syllabi
• Knowledge of fostering inclusive environments for student learning
• Knowledge of integrating accessible practices into course design and teaching strategies
• Knowledge and ability to teach and support students across multiple modalities including online hybrid remote HyFlex and correspondence while maintaining engagement and accessibility.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with all third-party accrediting bodies by keeping required credentials certifications and regulatory standards current when applicable.

• Ability to work effectively in person through clear communication collaboration and adaptability in diverse professional settings.
• Demonstrated ability to remain current in ones discipline through ongoing professional development research and engagement with emerging trends and best practices.
• Ability to use advanced technology in the classroom
• Ability to use Canvas or other LMS platforms
• Ability to interact with others (faculty staff students administration)

VISA
Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

To be considered a candidate for this position all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date however if a file is not complete by the First Review Date the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property will not be returned and will not be copied.

All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application that applicant will be disqualified.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

Please note communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

A complete file consists of all the following:

1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form

2. A letter expressing interest in the position

4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework.NOTE:Degrees must be from an accredited institution.Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. Open the link below for a list of agencies that have been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to provide evaluation of college or university course work completed at an institution in a country other than the United States:Commission Approved Foreign Transcript Evaluating AgenciesThis evaluation must be completed and submitted prior to your application being included in the application pool. A copy of the evaluation must be attached to each application package. Please note there is a fee for the evaluation service.

5. Provide a current syllabus you have written for an art course.

Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional professional development opportunities that are meaningful and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity equity and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class race color national origin disability (mental and physical including HIV/AIDS cancer and genetic characteristics) ancestry sex/gender (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices) age (over 40) marital status medical condition (genetic characteristics cancer or a record or history of cancer) military or veteran status and genetic information.