Studio Art Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes. The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member. The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching various studio art courses such as Drawing and Composition, Figure Drawing, Design, Painting, Mural Painting, Digital Painting, Printmaking, Three Dimensional Design, Sculpture, and Ceramics.

Requirements

Master's in fine arts, art, or art history; OR bachelor's in any of the above AND master's in humanities; OR the equivalent.
All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word). If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered.
Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institution or approved foreign evaluation agency.
Foreign transcripts are not accepted.
For coursework and degrees completed outside the U.S., upload a foreign transcript evaluation.
Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency.
If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor’s and a master’s), separate transcripts for each degree must be included.
Transcripts must clearly identify the institution's name, degree title, major and/or certifications. Highlight or circle this information.
Transcripts must indicate whether each degree is completed (confer date) or in progress.
If the degree is in progress, the application must state the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.
Only official or unofficial transcripts are accepted to verify education.
Graduate advising documents, grade reports, course listings, diplomas, and similar materials will not be accepted in place of transcripts.
Applicants are responsible for concealing any sensitive information from their transcripts, such as full birthdate, social, or other personal data, if preferred not to disclose.

Responsibilities

Teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean
Helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content
Assessing student learning outcomes
Maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field
Continuing professional development
Utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties
Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position
Assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review
Serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities
Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean
Fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member