Part-Time Ceramics Instructor (Pool)

About the role

This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor in the Art department, teaching ceramics courses. Specifically, we are looking for instructors who can teach beginning and intermediate Ceramics, hand-building, and beginning and intermediate Potter's Wheel. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for assigned courses.
• Evaluation of students' work.
• Consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line.
• Maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
• Submission of attendance rosters and grade reports.
• Following course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.
• Maintenance of office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.
• Observing, supporting and enforcing the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.
• Providing each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course.
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
• Aiding students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area of expertise.
• Working cooperatively within the college community.
• Fostering an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
• Fostering a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
• Demonstrating a respect for the dignity of each individual.

Requirements

Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Possess any one of the following:
  • A Master's degree in fine arts, art, or art history.
  • A Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND a master's degree in humanities.
  • A valid California Community College Instructor's Credential in Art.
  • The equivalent of the above.

Desired Qualification

Not applicable

Knowledge and Abilities

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:
  • Provide instruction for assigned courses.
  • Evaluation of students' work.
  • Consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line.
  • Maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
  • Submission of attendance rosters and grade reports.
  • Following course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.
  • Maintenance of office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.
  • Observing, supporting and enforcing the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.
  • Providing each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course.
  • Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
  • Aiding students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area of expertise.
  • Working cooperatively within the college community.
  • Fostering an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
  • Fostering a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
  • Demonstrating a respect for the dignity of each individual.

Work Location

West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Salary and Benefits

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $38,464 - $55,582 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Physical Demands

Applicant Information: Selection Process

Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview. Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate. Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year. Each year, part-time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re-submit application. Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated. The district reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants. Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States. Prior to employment, the selected candidate must submit official transcripts. The district does not provide visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.