Adjunct Drawing

To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

$1314 per credit hour of instruction.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Kirkwood Community College seeks a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Adjunct Instructor in Drawing for Spring 2027. Courses of instruction would include Drawing meeting Monday and Wednesday 12:20pm 2:20pm on the main campus in Cedar Rapids. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge base in the Art discipline in both two-dimensional media and understanding of foundational drawing instruction as it relates to observational drawing and teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Primary duties will include instructing students in courses and communicating with department staff students and other faculty. Adjunct faculty play a vital role in instruction.

Adjunct instructors are responsible for coordinating planning preparing presenting and evaluating classroom instruction and related activities. Adjunct faculty bring a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences which foster growth in the subject matter and enrich student learning. Adjunct faculty must evaluate record and report student achievement and progress in assigned courses in accordance with department division and college policies and procedures. Must be able to design and participate in assessing student learning projects within the discipline the department and the college.

Adjunct faculty positions are temporary part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available. Official transcripts will be required if offered a position.

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.

• Instruct students in drawing as it relates to foundational concepts in Drawing.
• Provide a focus on observational drawing positive and negative shapes chiaroscuro and spatial relationships.
• Work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments.
• Communicate with department staff students and faculty regularly.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
• Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting.
• 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.

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.

• Completion of a masters degree with 12 Graduate hours in the Art discipline.
• Experience teaching foundational drawing courses.

• Experience teaching at the college level.
• MFA in Art discipline.