Studio Art & Design Instructor (Adjunct Faculty Pool)

Rogue Community College•Rogue Community College, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an adjunct faculty pool for teaching part-time in the Visual Arts & Design department. The pool will remain open until June 2027 unless positions are no longer needed. Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be contacted and interviewed as positions become available. If at any time you decide that you are no longer interested in being considered, you may log in to the system and withdraw your application from the pool. Typically, at the end of the year (or at any point we no longer have a hiring need for this department), we will close this pool and you will receive an email notification. Compensation is based on the 26-27 Adjunct Faculty Salary Schedule. Instructor is responsible for organizing and carrying out structured learning processes for students in the Art program and related courses. Participates in the full range of professional and college-related activities, including student advising, curriculum development, professional growth, departmental and college-wide meetings, committee activity, and community involvement. Part-time positions are available in the Rogue Community College Art Department, at all campus locations. Positions are available on a rolling basis in Drawing, Painting, Basic Design, Figure Drawing, Ceramics, Art History, Printmaking, Sculpture, Jewelry, and other specialized mediums as department needs dictate.

Requirements

Master's degree with at least 18 quarter credits or 12 semester graduate credits in courses to be taught required.
Extensive understanding and knowledge of Art techniques and concepts in the subject matter assigned.
Computer applications for communication and learning, including, but not limited to, word processing, the Internet, multi-media presentations, spreadsheets and database management.
Curriculum development.
Knowledge of the community colleges' mission, role in higher education, and student population.
Knowledge of sensitivity to a diverse student body and its needs.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse students and staff.
Demonstrate experience or potential for innovation and creativity in the classroom.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional standards and growth.
Revise and add innovative curriculum as needed.
Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including lectures, group activities, individual instruction; mentoring of students.
Work and interact effectively with staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Relate well to other staff.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work with diverse clientele.
Work with college and agency partners.
Plan and organize effective lessons.
Ability and willingness to work with non-traditional adult learners as well as teens.
Pass a criminal background check.
If required to drive on behalf of the college, must possess a valid Oregon Driver License and provide proof of an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

MFA, MS, or MA preferred.
Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Instructs students in a classroom, lab, learning center, or other setting as appropriate.
Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate.
Develops, communicates, and utilizes a student assessment process and instruments which are related to the stated objectives of the course.
Participates as a team member in departmental meetings and planning activities, helps solicit and prepare student art for exhibition.
Participates in curriculum planning and development as needed.
Represents the Art Department and the college to the community, business, public agencies, and other organizations in a professional manner.
Responsible for departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate to the department.
Adapt learning procedures to the online/distance learning environment, including telecourse and web-based delivery, ensuring comparable quality of instruction, student-teacher interaction, and assessment with classroom-based courses.
Communicate effectively with a wide variety of students and college staff.
Organize the learning experience for the maximum benefit of traditional and non-traditional learners.
Performs other duties as assigned.