The Studio ART Program at Arapahoe Community College has an opening for a part-time Studio Art Foundations Instructor to teach at the Littleton campus during the Spring semester. Classes may be held days, evenings, or weekends. Instructional delivery requires face-to-face teaching and preparation for class demonstrations.
Courses may include ART 121, Drawing I; ART 221, Drawing II; ART 131, 2D Design; ART 124, Watercolor I, ART 224, Watercolor II, ART 151, Painting I; and ART 251, Painting II, dependent on instructors areas of expertise. Courses are open to both majors and non-majors. Topics may include: Charcoal, pencil and pen and ink drawing, painting, watercolor and pastel media, as well as digital imaging in Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator.
Part-time Instructors provide instructional duties for the college in their respective areas of expertise. They report to the department chair within the discipline and do not have any supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities include: instruction, student assessment, and other related instructional duties.
The instructor must be patient, and respectful, while also providing their expectations for what is considered acceptable work. The instructor must display dedication to the class as well as the goals of the Studio ART Program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Fine Art degree in the specific studio art discipline/medium; OR
Master’s degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in the specific studio art discipline/medium; OR
Master’s degree, or higher, in any field AND experience in the specific studio art discipline/medium that meets all of the following exhibition and portfolio criteria:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Angela Johnson, Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or angela.johnson@arapahoe.edu.
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit a resume, detailed letter of interest addressing the job announcement, unofficial transcripts, copies of applicable certifications, and names and contact information for three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Scroll to the bottom of this page to submit your application.
CLOSING DATE: This position will be open until filled.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at ACCAskHR@arapahoe.edu.
NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS:
Arapahoe Community College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities.
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Required Skills Required Experience
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE + SPECIAL SKILLS
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