Instructor Studio Art - Adjunct Pool

Houston Community College • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are currently seeking an Art Instructor who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service. As an artist with a passion for teaching, you love helping students explore their talents. Your mission: Teach 2D or 3D studio courses or a combination of studio and lecture courses where applicable. When you’re not teaching, you may be assisting students with opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers; evaluating program curricula and/or practices; advising students on academic and/or career pathways; or reviewing books and new learning materials. If you’re excited about passing along your knowledge of the arts to a new generation, submit your application today.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with both eighteen (18) graduate hours in Studio Art and eighteen (18) graduate hours in Art History; or Master of Fine Arts in a Studio Art concentration.
• Two (2) years of college level teaching experience required. Classroom instruction as a TA is applicable.
• Must provide resume and cover letter and an artist statement or a statement of teaching philosophy.
• Willing and able to teach day, evening, or weekend classes.
• Candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community and student population.
• Possess good organizational and planning skills.
• Possess sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
• Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching a very diverse student body, as well as, a variety of courses is preferred.
• Working knowledge and skill in presentation software (Adobe Suite Applications, PowerPoint or Keynote presentation software, Web 2.0 Applications, Microsoft Word and Excel are preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach 2D or 3D studio courses or a combination of studio and lecture courses where applicable.
• Assisting students with opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers.
• Evaluating program curricula and/or practices.
• Advising students on academic and/or career pathways.
• Reviewing books and new learning materials.

Benefits

• Promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development
• Provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level