Art History Instructor (9 Months) Position Available In Duplin, North Carolina

SUMMARYHIRING SALARY RANGEHIRING SALARY RANGE

Commensurate with Education and ExperienceThe Art History Instructor plans for and teaches assigned courses; evaluates student progress and provide academic advising; maintains necessary records and submits institutional reports in a timely manner; assists in departmental and institutional planning; serves on college committees; performs other job-related duties. This position reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

Note:

Applications will be reviewed continuously, and the vacancy will remain posted until filled.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Meets and holds classes as scheduled
• Provides assistance to students
• Refers students to other college staff when necessary
• Prepares, implements and evaluates student learning outcome-based course outlines based upon program objectives
• Keeps current on subject matter and teaching methodologies
• Maintains student records and monitors student progress
• Completes and submits institutional reports on a timely basis
• Provides input and participates in College’s Planning Process
• Maintains required office hours each week
• Recruits students and implements retention strategies
• Participates/assists with coordination of specific program/course management
• Implements the College’s Academic Advising System
• Serves as Advisor to selected student organizations and/or associations
• Serves as liaison between college, student, public, community and business/industry in area of professional expertise
• Continuously analyzes and evaluates instructional results to improve instruction and evaluation of student progress
• Provides students and college with written course expectations as defined by the college including general course information, course objectives, methods used in evaluation of students, grading policy, attendance policy, textbooks, etc.
• Provides supervisor with copy of all course SLOs and SLO assessment
• Provides supervisor with copy of all current course syllabi
• Assists with connecting program learning outcomes to institutional competencies
• Conducts on-going self-evaluations to improve instructional techniques and methodologies
• Provides assistance in implementing the College’s Program Review process and recommendations
• Writes or assists in writing grants as appropriate to instructional area
• Promotes a positive image of college
• Engages in a program of professional development and community service
• Acquire computer/technology competencies as appropriate to position
• Assist with equipment and software maintenance
• Maintain security of personal computer access
• Perform other professional or job-related duties as assigned
• Serve on college committees.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience, Skills, and AbilitiesThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Use active listening skills
• Be proactive, anticipate problems, and try to solve them independently
• Be organized, with a flexible attitude
• Be a team player
• Demonstrate integrity (honesty, trustworthiness, high moral values
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to show initiative and self-direction as well as communicate professionally across a varie y of constituent groups
• Proven ability to concurrently address issues of various levels of complexity.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities.

REQUIREMENTS

Education/SkillsRequired:

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Art or Fine Art, or a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least 18 graduate semester hours in a qualifying field. Good communication skills.

Preferred:

Masters Degree in Art or Fine Art. Bilingual.

ExperienceRequired:

Some directly related work experience.

Preferred:

Teaching experience. Some community college experience. Some experience with instructional delivery via distance learning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to focus. Requires extensive local travel.

WORK 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.

This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. Other duties may be assigned by the President or appropriate supervisor personnel. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

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