Art Faculty

initiatives as appropriate, and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.

Specific Position Duties

• Maintain current knowledge and expertise in the assigned teaching field and incorporate relevant developments, practices, and technologies into instruction.
• Demonstrate current knowledge, experience, and proficiency in painting, with the ability to teach painting-related coursework as needed by the department.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to teach a variety of courses, schedules, locations, and instructional delivery methods, as needed and reasonably requested by Odessa College.
• Teach all assigned courses within the approved curriculum and in accordance with Odessa College policies, procedures, academic standards, and instructional expectations.
• Develop and utilize appropriately challenging coursework and learning activities that encourage student engagement, critical thinking, and academic growth.
• Provide students with clear, written expectations, including course syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, grading criteria, and other applicable course materials.
• Administer assessments that appropriately measure student learning and align with course content and objectives, including a comprehensive final examination when applicable.
• Foster an inclusive and respectful learning environment that recognizes the worth and dignity of all individuals and supports every students opportunity to learn and succeed.
• Maintain an appropriate classroom and assessment environment in traditional, online, web-enhanced, and distance-learning settings that encourages the free exchange of ideas while promoting academic integrity, objectivity, and professional conduct.
• Prepare adequately for all instructional activities and arrive promptly for scheduled classes, laboratories, meetings, and other assigned instructional responsibilities.
• Present course material clearly, accurately, and effectively using instructional methods appropriate to the subject matter and student learning needs.
• Respond to student questions, concerns, comments, and feedback in a timely and professional manner through classroom interaction, posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate means.
• Teach Web, Web-enhanced, and ITV courses as assigned, utilizing appropriate instructional technologies and college-supported learning platforms.
• Utilize a variety of instructional technologies and resources to enhance student learning and engagement, including applicable Odessa College instructional technology tools.
• Teach CollegeNow (Dual Credit) courses and, when assigned, travel to participating locations throughout the West Texas area.
• Support student recruitment, advising, retention, and student-success initiatives as appropriate to the position and department.
• Participate in department, division, and college-wide meetings, committees, professional development activities, and other institutional initiatives as assigned.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to support departmental goals, student success, and the mission of Odessa College.
• Maintain accurate and timely instructional, grading, attendance, and other required academic records in accordance with college policies and established deadlines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the appropriate supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree with 18 or more graduate hours in Art or a related field from a regionally accredited institution; Computer literacy; Excellent work ethic; and Documented commitment to teaching excellence.

Work Hours

Varied according to schedule

Posting Number

F00420P