Faculty - Art Instructor (FY2023-24)

South Texas College
June 09, 2023
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Faculty - Art Instructor (FY2023-24)

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Position Information

Posting Number FP0390

Department LA-Art Temporary End Date (if applicable) Location Pecan Position Title Faculty - Art Instructor (FY2023-24) E-Class Faculty FLSA Exempt Salary Range Job Description Summary

This is a full-time Art faculty position. The primary teaching location will be at the Pecan Campus in McAllen, TX, with a course load per semester of 15 Lecture Hour Equivalents. The majority of the assignment will be in teaching digital Photography courses and Art Appreciation.

South Texas College is a comprehensive institution, which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College.

Essential Duties

1. Mastery of Subject Matter:

  • Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline
  • Possesses appropriate educational/professional credentials to teach in field or discipline
  • Attempts to connect subject matter with related fields
  • Maintains currency in subject matter through professional development
  • 2. Teaching Performance:

  • Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learning
  • Effectively employs teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagement
  • Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students needs
  • Effectively employs available instructional technology when appropriate
  • Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
  • Effectively communicates subject matter content to student
  • Contributes to the selection and development of instructional materials
  • 3. Evaluation of Student Learning:

  • Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental student learning outcomes
  • Develops and uses evaluation methods, which fairly measures student progress toward outcomes
  • Evaluates and expeditiously returns student work to promote maximum learning
  • Maintains accurate records of student progress
  • Submits final grade rosters and supporting documents according to established deadlines
  • 4. Support of College Policies and Procedures:

  • Maintains familiarity with and adheres to College Policies and Procedures
  • Fulfills requirements of instructors set forth in the letter of appointment
  • Maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues
  • Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program, division and College procedures
  • Prepares and submits First Week Financial Aid Attendance Rosters, Census Rosters, and Learning Outcome Data, by the respective deadlines each semester
  • Assures confidentiality
  • 5. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities:

  • Serves on College, divisional, and program committees, teams, and task forces as assigned
  • Attends meetings and events as required by College administration
  • Participates in professional activities which contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
  • Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from College and division administrators and program chairs
  • Fosters and maintains effective working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors
  • Assists the chair in developing, reviewing, and revising curriculum
  • 6. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs:

  • Participates in student advising
  • Maintains familiarity with College goals, mission, and long-range plans
  • Contributes to planning and development processes through appropriate channels
  • Performs professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of College, division, and program
  • Facilitates recruitment and retention of students
  • 7. Performs other duties as assigned

    Education and/or Experience

    Applicant must meet the STC credential requirements as published in Board Policy 4151: Academic and Professional Credentials of Faculty located at https:// admin.southtexascollege.edu/president/policies/pdf/4000/4151.pdf

  • Master of Fine Arts degree, Master of Arts degree, or a Master of Art Education degree in any studio art area, art history, or art education, from a regionally accredited institution.
  • or a Doctorate or Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution required.
  • Credentials must meet requirements of 18 graduate hours in discipline.
  • Qualification

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must possess appropriate academic preparation
  • Must be able to provide official transcripts and/if transcripts are earned from a foreign teaching institution, then must be able to provide an evaluation indicating that this education is equivalent to or beyond the qualifications required. This evaluation must be from an approved evaluation service
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in a diverse, multicultural student population
  • Commitment to the community college philosophy of education
  • Preferred Qualification

  • Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography, a Master of Arts degree in Photography, a Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art with an emphasis in Photography, or a Master of Arts in Studio Art with an emphasis in Photography.
  • The preferred candidate will also have demonstrated proficiency with digital media tools, specifically Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Lightroom, as demonstrated through a portfolio submission and teaching demonstration.
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
  • In addition, subject to a federal background check.
  • Language Skills

    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, class assignments and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to students and respond to questions from individuals as well as groups of students and chairs/directors.

    Physical Requirements for This Position

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

    Reasoning Ability

    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

    Working Environment

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Faculty may be required to teach at any of the College's campuses or teaching sites during time periods that fall outside 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and/or dual enrollment courses at high schools throughout the College's service area.

    Security Sensitive? Yes

    Posting Detail Information

    Desired Start Date 08/16/2023

    Close Date 06/09/2023 Open Until Filled (overrides Close Date) No Special Instructions to Applicants

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  • Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts/Foreign Transcript Evaluations
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  • Portfolio with (15) examples of professional photographic works
  • Portfolio with (10) examples of student photographic works
  • Optional Documents

  • Licenses / Certifications
  • Veteran's Employment Preference Documentation
  • Portfolio with (10) digital media designs exhibiting proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and/or Adobe InDesign
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