Adjunct Instructor, Visual Arts

Tarrant County College District•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct instructors in Visual Arts report to the campus department instructional leader and support students’ learning using appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies. The role directly contributes to student success and may involve teaching in Dual Credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College formats, according to assignment and course schedule. Assignments may also be at other sites, including locations serving dual credit courses. The position is part-time, regular, and not eligible for remote work. Work hours vary based on the course schedule. Instructors prepare and deliver teaching based on the College Master Syllabus, create assignments and assessments, foster an active classroom environment, evaluate student learning, and provide timely feedback and grades. They maintain attendance and enrollment records, communicate with students and college officials, and contribute to institutional assessment and performance goals. They are also expected to pursue professional development, complete required training, follow College policies and safety procedures, and support the College’s mission and values.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Art, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Art.
Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and independently, taking initiative.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable demands.
Proficiency with computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of the teaching discipline and how students learn.
Ability to adapt to student learning needs and use student-centered integrative learning strategies.
Ability to promote positive expectations of students and incorporate technology and pedagogical innovation into learning.
Ability to assess student learning and self-learning, and to assess, evaluate, and revise curriculum.
Ability to develop relevant class content and effective classroom management processes and strategies.
Experience mentoring students and engaging in peer collaboration and peer mentoring.
Ability to engage in service to the institution, profession, and community.
Willingness to participate in professional development to remain current in the teaching discipline and pedagogy, and to continue educational attainment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of work experience as an artist or art scholar, including exhibitions, publications, or related activity.
At least one year of experience teaching an art class at the college level.
At least one year of teaching experience using active learning techniques, service learning, and innovative technology.
At least one year of teaching experience in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs.
At least one year of experience teaching in multiple modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online.
MFA in Studio Art or MA in Art History.

Responsibilities

Accept and teach assigned classes on varied schedules and in assigned modalities, including Dual Credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College.
Accommodate student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College.
Prepare and deliver instruction following the College Master Syllabus and using the approved learning management system.
Communicate regularly with students and college officials, including responding to emails, calls, and meeting requests.
Pursue activities that enhance subject matter expertise, instructional skills, and knowledge of learning.
Prepare assignments and assessments aligned with learning outcomes.
Design and maintain an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
Maintain student attendance records weekly and certify student enrollments by the established deadline.
Evaluate student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards.
Provide regular, timely evaluation feedback; post grades in the learning management system weekly; and submit final grades by the established deadline.
Assign grades consistent with course requirements.
Assist with assessing student and program learning outcomes and achieving institutional performance measures.
Accept assignments at other sites as necessary, including for dual credit courses.
Support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles.
Complete required Tarrant County College training and professional development sessions.
Attend the workplace regularly and follow a work schedule that meets worksite demands.
Adhere to College policies, procedures, and applicable safety procedures.
Perform other related tasks as required.