Adjunct Professor of Visual Arts

What position does this position report to? Dean of the Division of Arts, English, and Humanities

What position(s) reports to this position? None

Minimum Education/Experience

Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in Visual Art or related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of art history, art processes, and concepts relevant to foundations level visual arts courses.
• Ability to compose and administer exams and writing assignments.
• Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills
• Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle)
• Organization and attention to detail
• Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers
• Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts
• Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups
• Ability to be available for office hours and provide means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office
• Must be punctual
• Must be reliable

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to perform the essential functions of the position. This position requires the person to frequently communicate with colleagues, students, faculty, and staff to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations. This position requires the person to operate a computer, other office machinery and mobile devices to prepare or copy documents.
3. VISUAL ACUITY: This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, classroom or office setting.

Preferred Qualifications None

Work Hours: Day, evening and/or weekend as required by section assignment.

Department: Division of Arts, English & Humanities

Open Until Filled: No

HR Contact: Beth Holmes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume and transcript conferring a minimum of a master's degree and confirming successful completion of at least 18 graduate hours in Visual Art or related field.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Job Duties (Position Specific)

(The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/director agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:

• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.
• Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.
• Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.
• Support the College's vision, mission, goals, and priorities.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

• Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.
• Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
• Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
• Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.
• Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.