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Professor - Art

San Jacinto College
remote work
United States, Texas, Pasadena
May 19, 2025

Professor - Art - Central Campus

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers, to maintain current knowledge in their fields, and to have pedagogic skills that are appropriate for our students. While teaching is the focus, faculty members are also expected to continue development of their knowledge and skills, to contribute to the community of scholars, and to represent the College in the community. All employees of San Jacinto College are expected to demonstrate the values of the institution
Essential Job Functions:
Teaching:
  • Keeps up with developments in the field of study.
  • Demonstrates high standards-academic and professional.
  • Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback.
  • Teaches at times and locations that meet student needs.
  • Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials.
  • Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guideline
  • Collaborates with Gallery Director and other Art and Design Faculty for departmental events, activities and exhibitions.
Professional Development:
  • Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
  • Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning.
  • Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self-reflection.
  • Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s).
Service:
  • Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils.
  • Participates in college-related activities such as registration, community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection.
  • Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention.
  • Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college.
  • Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
  • Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals.
  • Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities relative to teaching area.
  • Ability to demonstrate the College values.
  • Ability to effectively teach a variety of studio art disciplines.
  • Ability to effectively teach visual art terminology and its contextual application.
  • Ability to effectively teach novice learners with little to none experience.
  • Skill in art studio equipment upkeep and repairs.
  • Interest in developing inter-disciplinary projects that promote student success.
  • Strong communication skills are required.
Required Education:
  • Master's degree in Art or a related field with at least eighteen (18) graduate hours in Studio Art required.
Preferred Education:
  • MFA
Required Experience:
  • Three (3) years teaching experience in studio arts specifically Ceramics, and Art Appreciation.
Preferred Experience:
  • 3-5 years foundation level studio teaching experience in Ceramics, Drawing, Sculpture, 3-D Design, and Art Appreciation.
  • Experience coordinating and overseeing Ceramic studio equipment and operations.
9-month position
Class and office hours
Portion of teaching assignment may be evening, weekend or off-campus dual credit classes.
Special Instructions to Applicant:
  1. We are passionate about students, learning, and outcomes. As such, we are looking for individuals who share our enthusiasm and commitment. Please provide a 1-2 page overview and share your perspective on student success with us.
  2. Please submit/upload 20 examples of your creative work as a single PDF document or provide your personal URL.
  3. Please submit/upload 10 examples of your student's creative work as a single PDF document.
Remote Work Opportunities: Faculty are assigned to teach courses using various delivery methods based on the teaching area and the needs of students and the College, which may require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location.

Salary Grade: MAST

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req5720

Posting Close Date: 6/16/2025

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