Adjunct - Art Appreciation (Online Only)

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Required:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Art, or a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in Art;
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written;
• Proven teaching skills with the ability to convey basic concepts and theories in a practical and comprehensible way;
• Ability to recognize and to respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds as well as the willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process;
• Computer literacy and experience using computers in classroom with a willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of specific discipline.
• Preferred: Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in Art;
• Two to five years teaching experience in a post-secondary institution;

Experience with online instruction

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Preparing, instructing and grading all class coursework;

Assigning final grades;

Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructing assigned classes;
• Grading all quizzes, tests, and written assignments;
• Assigning final grades and delivering grades and grade justification sheets;
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students;
• Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment;
• Participating in department, division, and general adjunct faculty meetings;
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required.
• It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.