Art Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College
About The Position
Spokane Community College seeks applicants who demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to student success, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills is essential. The college seeks faculty who are subject matter experts and are knowledgeable about best practices, innovative strategies, and instructional technologies that enhance teaching and learning. Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.
Requirements
- An earned Bachelor’s in a fine arts field with experience in Ceramics.
- Demonstrated ability to teach methods including hand building, wheel throwing, and mold making techniques.
- Experience with a variety of studio equipment and shop safety procedures, including clay mixing equipment, firing of gas and electric kilns, and atmospheric and alternative firing processes.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving a socially and culturally diverse student population.
- Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
- Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
Nice To Haves
- An earned Master’s in a Fine Arts field with experience in Ceramics.
- Teaching experience in a community or academic setting.
- Knowledge of global, historical, and contemporary practices in ceramics.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to support collaboration in a shared workspace.
- Experience in advising and mentoring a diverse student population.
Responsibilities
- Prepare for and instruct classes in Ceramics as appropriate to program needs, through traditional classroom and studio modalities.
- Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback.
- Commit to ongoing professional development and maintain current knowledge in Ceramics.
- Commit to the success of a socially and culturally diverse student population through equity-minded teaching, advising, and mentoring.
- Utilize equity minded practices in the development of course syllabi, assessments, and materials supporting the instructional process.
- Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Work strategically with diverse colleagues and community members.
- Comply with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities, follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, safety and health issues, and related processes.
Benefits
- Adjunct faculty must work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full-time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only).
- Once determined to be eligible, benefits begin on the first day of the month following the beginning of the quarter.
- Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan; leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.
- Public Employees Benefits Board Additional benefits information
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
