Instructor in Art History (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District•Ventura, CA

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About The Position

This applicant pool will be used to fill part-time instructor in Art History vacancies at Ventura College for the Spring 2026 semester. If you have applied for previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered. WHAT YOU'LL DO Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contact/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment. WHERE YOU'LL WORK Established in 1925, Ventura College was one of the first community colleges in California and currently has an enrollment of 14,500 students. Located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, the 112-acre campus is set in the rolling hills of Ventura - so close to the ocean that there is a clear view of the Channel Islands from several spots on campus.

Requirements

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.
Master's in art history, history of art and architecture or visual culture/visual studies OR Bachelor's in art history and master's in history OR Master's in art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in art history OR the equivalent; OR possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.

Responsibilities

Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
May provide work direction to others.
Perform related duties as assigned.