Columbia College Part-Time Instructor of Studio Art - Arts, Science, and Human Performance - Columbia College 2026-2027

Salary:

The Hourly Range:

$78.15 to $124.94

Doctorate Range:

$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.

Closing Date:

Wednesday, June 30th, 2027 at 11:59pm To apply, submit your application and required documents on-line via our applicant system at: https://yosemite.peopleadmin.com/postings/9031

• Once your application is submitted to this system you will not be able to update your materials.

To reactivate an application, contact the Recruitment Office, (209) 575-6900 or email at Recruitment@yosemite.edu. Part-Time pools remain open for up to twelve (12) months. Applications will be viewed by Departments throughout that time on an "as need" basis near and/or at the beginning of each semester. Columbia College is seeking a part-time faculty member in Studio Art who will share the college's commitment to educating its diverse student population. The college currently serves over 4,000 students annually through on-campus, off-campus, and online learning opportunities and is committed to promoting equitable outcomes amongst its diverse population by identifying and addressing gaps in student performance. This commitment has led to initiatives supporting veterans, foster youth, incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students, Native Americans, students with disabilities, and students from other traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Through these efforts, the college is serving an increasing number of students from diverse backgrounds. The college is also fully engaged in providing comprehensive student support services and developing innovative pedagogical techniques to improve equity and overall student success. The college seeks excellent instructors who are committed to helping the college promote and attain these goals. Columbia College is located in the foothills of the picturesque Sierra Nevada and serves all of Tuolumne County, approximately one half of Calaveras County, and part of Stanislaus County. The college is located on 280 acres of forestland in California's historic Motherlode Gold Country and is described as one of the state's most beautiful community colleges. With a variety of natural wonders nearby, including Yosemite National Park, the area attracts outdoor enthusiasts throughout all four seasons. There is a lively art and entertainment scene that includes music, theater, concerts, festivals, wine tasting, and cultural events. The region, rich in culture, offers a small-town feel, strong sense of community, and the opportunity to work where you play. The successful candidate will join an Art department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography, or paleontology OR Bachelor's in geology AND Master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR the equivalent Determined by California State Chancellor's Office. Click hyperlink for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications. The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_procedures It is the applicant's responsibility to provide proof of equivalency. 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.

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.

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

• 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.
• Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, and ability to conduct effective public presentations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience in teaching Earth Science at the community college level.
• Current knowledge of the Earth Science field.
• Experience with field trips, project-based learning, outdoor learning, and science outreach events.
• Current knowledge of the Mother Lode and Sierra Nevada geology.
• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
• Competent in new pedagogies, such as accelerated learning, supplemental instruction, online or hybrid teaching,, and other pedagogies/strategies directed at improving student success and equity at the course, program, and degree level.
• 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 of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Earth Science,, especially as it relates to the relevancy of 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.

Example of Duties

GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Part of the counseling 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 Earth Science, such as Meteorology, Physical & Historical Geology, Introduction to the Earth, Environmental Geology, Astronomy, and Field Geology.
• 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.
• Posting and holding sufficient regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policies.
• Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.
• Collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum.
• Collaborating in the development and revision of program review and engaging in program improvement initiatives.
• Participating in professional development activities, both department and college-wide, especially in connection to statewide initiatives.
• Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
• Engaging in the college's participatory governance processes.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.