Associate Faculty Pool, Art Department

Position Overview Associate Faculty Pool, Art Department (PT Faculty)  SALARY: A five-credit "lecture mode" class would be approximately $6,387.94LOCATION: Lynnwood Washington We accept applications for part-time faculty positions on an ongoing basis. Typical requirements for part-time faculty are listed below, along with a link to the department's web page. To be included in the part-time pool, please follow the application procedure below.Applications remain on file for one year. If you wish to remain in the part-time pool beyond that time, you can update and resubmit your online application yearly. DESCRIPTION: Edmonds College and the Humanities Division invite applications for an associate faculty Art/Studio Art Instructor. The college seeks faculty who will adapt to a variety of teaching situations, can use technology to teach effectively, and will work effectively with students, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and student success. Faculty members are responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes to a diverse student body in either an art studio environment combined with online course management and/or within an online/hybrid model; developing curriculum; preparing teaching materials; developing and assessing student learning outcomes to evaluate student work; assigning grades; maintaining required records; and advising and consulting with students to support their success. Instructors will be responsible for teaching art courses in one or more of the following areas of specialization: drawing, painting, art survey courses (online mode). The instructor will also be responsible for working with Visual Arts co-department chairs in the maintenance and ongoing development of the college's program of art studio and survey courses. Other responsibilities include participation in the following: achievement of the College's mission and goals; upholding the College's values; governance of the College via department and division work; required professional development and college in-service activities (including employee orientation and college compliance trainings); personal and program evaluation. The teaching assignment may include early morning or late afternoon/evening classes and could include online teaching as well. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art, or Master of Art Education, or equivalent of either.Demonstrated artistic accomplishment in one or more of the media listed under Position Description.Excellent verbal, listening, problem-solving, critical thinking, and writing skills. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Ability to work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.Competence to teach courses with multicultural perspectives, or willingness to develop such competence.Community college teaching experience.Evidence of excellence in teaching with a focus on student learning.Use of innovative teaching methods that includes new technologies in art instruction and project-based instruction.Willingness to incorporate the college-wide abilities of Critical Thinking, Group Process, Written and Oral Communication, and Quantitative Reasoning into course curricula.Experience with the use of online course management systems, i.e. Canvas. DESIRED QUALITIES:Ability to work collaboratively in program and college-wide projects.Ability to impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching.Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including a wide range of student preparedness and characteristics. PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is typically performed in a classroom and office and requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. The ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English is essential. Instructors are required to use a computer in the work environment. COMPENSATION:The work schedule is based on an eleven-week quarterly schedule and could vary each quarter. Salary is dependent upon contract load and mode of instruction. A standard five-credit "lecture mode" class would be approximately $6,387.94 at Step A. Special assignments are paid at $45 per hour, and meeting stipends are compensated per the CBA rate, starting at $55 for meetings lasting from 30 minutes up to 2 hours.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.Criminal background checkAll new positions are contingent upon funding.At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.Complete, sign, and submit