Part-Time Instructor of Art - School of Arts, Performance, & the Humanities - Modesto Junior Co...

Site: Modesto Junior College

Pay

The hourly range is $78.15 to $124.94. Doctorate range is $92.09 to $128.22 (2025-2026 Certified Part-Time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule). Part-time faculty office hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Scope of Assignment

The successful candidate will join an art department committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value the exploration of diverse perspectives. The candidate will work to reduce barriers for students by providing support and resources needed to succeed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in fine arts, art, or art history OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in humanities OR the equivalent. (Note: “Masters in fine arts” refers to any master’s degree in visual studio arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and metal and jewelry art; and also art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the “Master of Fine Arts” (MFA) degree when based on specialization in performing arts or dance, film, video, photography, creative writing, or other non-plastic arts.)
• Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications.
• Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Sensitivity to the needs, problems, and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

The District has adopted an equivalency procedure for individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. More information on equivalency.

Physical and Mental Standards

• Mobility: Ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: Fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write, and take notes.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment, and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: Close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: Ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: Ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching classes such as basic drawing, ceramics, 3-D foundation design, and sculpture.
• Knowledge and willingness to utilize Open Educational Resources to increase access for students.
• Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.
• Enthusiasm for the learning process.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.
• Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
• Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

Desirable Professional Characteristics

• Education and/or experience in teaching a variety of Art courses, with emphasis on ceramics, design, drawing, painting, sculpture, and the appreciation of art at the community college level.
• Current knowledge of the Art discipline as well as emerging trends, research, and pedagogy.
• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
• Competence in new pedagogies that improve student success and equity.
• Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion shape participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional, relational, and classroom practices to engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Experience and skill in addressing issues of equity in the classroom.
• Expertise in culturally responsive teaching in art, especially as it relates to students’ lives, interests, and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the classroom.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

Responsibilities

Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching lower division college courses in Art, including ceramics, design, drawing, painting, sculpture, and the appreciation of art.
• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.
• Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
• Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.
• Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
• Participating in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory FLEX requirements.
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.