Teach a minimum of 15 credit hours/loads per semester, at varied times and locations and using a variety of teaching delivery systems (including video, enhanced audio, and online) within the qualified discipline. Participate in curriculum planning, development, and evaluation, including assessment of student learning and program review. Maintain accurate student records. Maintain regular office hours and meet all instructional deadlines Serve on program Advisory Councils, Committees, and Articulation Task Forces Provide input for budgets, book orders, and, semester schedules. Engage in creative and scholarly activities within the discipline. Maintain industry-recognized certification in assigned discipline, as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Discipline-Specific Faculty Expectations: Teaching responsibilities may include but are not restricted to undergraduate courses in Art (Three Dimensional). Other courses may be developed to fit the successful candidate's expertise and program demand as approved by the appropriate Department Chair and Dean. In addition, the successful candidate will - Order, maintain, and inventory supplies and equipment.
- Maintain all aspects of the ceramics studio, including safety standards.
- Plan, coordinate, and organize courses and studio experiences.
- Develop and maintain outreach and cooperative activities, including coordination of an annual student art show for secondary school students.
- Maintain the art gallery on the White Mountain Campus, including arranging and installing art shows.
- Assist with articulation issues, marketing, and art exhibits.
- Probationary faculty are required to complete the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) training within the probationary period, and are strongly encouraged to complete it in their first year. ISW is a required part of a new faculty member's probationary training and probationary faculty are not eligible to receive additional compensation for completing the training.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; they do not purport to describe all functions. Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary.Standard Faculty Competencies: COMPETENCIESDESCRIPTIONPROFICIENCYCommunication Ability to effectively communicate with students and colleagues.
Advanced
Teaching Ability to engage the 21st-century community college student - i.e. traditional and non-traditional students. Ability to develop sound pedagogy.
Advanced
Curriculum Development Ability to develop curriculum in consultation with a Curriculum Coordinator and Instructional Council. Curriculum development must be relevant to the field, and the audience.
Advanced
Technology Ability to teach via a Learning Management System and use Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computerized systems. Must have demonstrated experience with 21st-century teaching modalities that involve technology.
Advanced
Diversity &
Multi-Culturalism Ability to serve a diverse audience. Ability to incorporate multi-culturalism approaches to instruction.
Advanced
Trust Ability to encourage a trusting atmosphere by regularly communicating, being accountable and transparent, and acting with integrity and confidentiality.
Advanced
Flexibility & Adaptability Ability to be continuously change ready to adjust approach and demeanor to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Advanced
Self-Awareness Uses feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths and areas of improvement and adjust self as needed.
Advanced
Continual Improvement Continuously and proactively identifies improvement needs and makes changes to departmental functions and processes that result in better outcomes.
Advanced
Action Oriented Taking action on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Advanced
Physical Ability to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision (corrected to 20/20), hearing or listening in the normal range (corrected), and speaking and giving directions.
Basic
Minimum Qualifications- Master's Degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the discipline taught, or Master's Degree in a different discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in the discipline taught. Master of Fine Arts or Master of Arts.
- Exhibition Record
Supplemental InformationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Skills in studio art or photography in addition to ceramics.
- Demonstrated proficiency in college-level teaching for at minimum 2 years (or the equivalency of 2 years full-time); teaching experience as a teaching assistant or adjunct instructor may count toward the requirement.
- Ability to teach in a discipline in addition to art.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: - 3-4 Year Probationary Period
BENEFITS: Based on College Procedure employees may be eligible for up to: - Single Coverage Medical Insurance
- Optional Employee Pay Dental/Vision Insurance
- 4 Personal Days
- 12 Holiday Days
- 5 Days of Spring Break Leave
- 18 Sick Days that can accrue up to 130 Days
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Arizona State Retirement System membership
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
