Job Description
The Visual Arts Faculty is a full-time, 9-month position located primarily on the Old Charlotte Highway (OCH) Campus in Monroe, NC with a start date for Fall 2026. The interview process is expected to occur in April/May. To ensure consideration, please apply by April 20.
Under the direction of the Department Chair for Arts and Humanities, the Visual Arts Faculty provides quality learning opportunities that assist students in all curriculum and personal enrichment programs in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations. This individual has responsibility for teaching, learning, curriculum development, student learning assessment, advising, professional development, institutional service, and community relations. Courses to be taught may include Art Appreciation, Art History, Two-Dimensional Design, Three-Dimensional Design, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Digital Art, Printmaking, Digital Photography, Portfolio and Resume, and other art studio courses, as needed. Course assignments will depend on faculty credentials and experience, as well as course demand.
Comprehensive Benefits Package to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental cafeteria plan.
Essential Duties Summary
- Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to SPCC as a learning-centered college through the College's mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
- Develop learning strategies and curriculum that will promote successful teaching and learning in a learning-centered environment
- Facilitate learning through classroom activities, distance learning experiences, workforce development, and out-of-classroom activities
- Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course and program levels
- Select and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including textbooks, library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning and to maintain program currency
- Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory
- Implement long- and short-range plans by the philosophy of a learning-centered college
- Participate in institutional, advisory, and program/instruction committees, campus activities, and representation of the college in the community
- Participate in community events with appropriate community stakeholders in support of program and college improvement when assigned
- Participate in program reviews and institutional effectiveness efforts as assigned
- Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program
- Provide timely communication to students and colleagues as expected
- Accept teaching assignments, based on the needs of the college, at one or more of the following: L.L. Polk campus (Polkton), Old Charlotte Highway campus (Monroe), in community locations (Anson and/or Union counties), or a corrections setting (Anson county)
- Accept teaching assignments scheduled during the day, evening, weekends, or online
- Participate in student recruitment, retention, advising, and registration activities
- Participate in or support the mentoring process, the SPCC Foundation, and grant identification, preparation, implementation, and evaluation
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President
Required Qualifications
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) with a studio art discipline OR a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in studio art.
- Teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
- One academic year of full-time teaching experience or a part-time teaching equivalent at the college level
- Familiarity with a course management system such as Canvas
- Experience teaching web-enhanced, blended/hybrid, and online classes
- Experience with learning outcomes assessment
- Demonstrated innovation in teaching
- Graduate course experience in ceramics is highly desired, though not required.