Instructor, Art Appreciation

Instructor, Art Appreciation Forsyth Technical Community College - 4.1 Winston-Salem, NC Job Details Full-time 19 hours ago Qualifications Online learning environment experience Master's degree Continuous improvement Collaborative technology platforms E-learning platforms Classroom Teaching Remote training Full Job Description The Instructor of Art Appreciation will be a member of a team that supports student achievement and success from recruitment through graduation and beyond, advancing economic mobility, personal empowerment, and transformed communities. This role teaches college courses at an appropriate quality for undergraduate students as assigned by the Department Chair and approved by the Associate Dean. Facilitates the learning process by designing and implementing appropriate, meaningful instructional activities, drawing on the scholarship of teaching and learning, and cultivating a supportive learning environment that allows students to think critically and experiment. Evaluates student learning by creating and implementing well-designed assessment tools. Additionally, participates in curriculum development, mentoring of students, connecting students with academic and non-academic support services as needed, and engaging in institutional service, professional development, and other duties assigned by the Department Chair and Associate Dean. This role also maintains accurate student records and adheres to all institutional policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Master's degree in Art or Art History or Master's degree in related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Art or Art History coursework. •

Note:

Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Dept of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC . Willingness and ability to teach face-to-face classes, hybrid, multi-modal, online asynchronous, and online synchronous classes. Willingness and ability to travel and work at multiple campuses or offsite locations as necessary, including teaching high school students at the high schools as needed. Flexibility to teach morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend classes as needed. Understanding of assessment and continuous improvement. Experience with appropriate technology including Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software

Preferred Qualifications Preferred:

Two (2) academic years of teaching experience Three (3) or more academic years of teaching experience in a community college Experience teaching high school students at a college level Experience with multi-cultural pedagogy and demonstration of developing multi-cultural curricula Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Teaching and Learning Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the Department Chair and approved by the Associate Dean or Vice President. Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing inclusive instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful and that maximize student outcomes. Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content includes program, state, and SACSCOC-approved competencies. Assume responsibility for accurately maintaining all required college records, including attendance and grade reports. Compile resources of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. Assess student learning using appropriate modalities. Appropriately utilize learning management system tools as required by the college and/or department. Maintain, review, and update course descriptions, objectives, and syllabi for courses of instruction. Intentionally design learning experiences that extend beyond facilitating classroom instruction and assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes. Make recommendations to the Department Chair for the selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities. Embrace Forsyth Tech's mission, vision and core values. Student Success Proactively connect with students to provide mentoring and coaching to achieve academic and career goals. Contribute to student success as a part of the support team for each student. Provide practical suggestions to students to improve academic performance. Encourage students to discuss and share academic problems and brainstorm solutions. Support students by listening to concerns, providing moral support, identifying and addressing problems, and connecting with support services. Learn, utilize, and maintain proficiency with program requirements and tools, including the college's student success portal, computer information system, and learning management systems, among others. Attend training sessions, workshops, conferences, and professional meetings. Maintain appropriate student hours in accordance with school policies. Participate in departmental activities related to revising and updating the program(s) and the development of new courses in one's area of expertise. Engage in curriculum and program development that incorporates current educational theories and research. Enhance student academic success initiatives to improve completion, retention, and success in instructional areas of the college. Contributions to Community Work as part of a cohesive, innovative, and high-performing team. Serve on action teams, councils, and other college work groups as required. Make constructive contributions to the shared vision of the college by engaging in work groups and shared leadership across campus. Actively participate in student recruitment, engagement, retention, and completion efforts. Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable. Pursue public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department. Assist in planning and conducting advisory board and/or business leadership team meetings. Represent the college and program at recruiting events, as needed. Understand the strengths and growth opportunities of the communities that the college serves. Responsible for working with the College's Educational Partnerships team to recruit students into programs within their divisions. Continuous Development Develop a professional development plan for approval by the Department Chair and participate in those approved professional development activities. Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position. Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations, as appropriate for the position. Pursue continuous improvement in the areas of subject matter expertise; teaching and learning; the use of educational technology; data-informed decision making, post-graduate outcomes, and other areas related to the strategic goals of the college. Read professional literature to remain informed of the latest research aligned with the field of study and connected to higher education and post-graduation outcomes. Keep abreast of current technology required by the college. Physical Demands

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. The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment. The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others. The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools. The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds. The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Workplace 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. Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment. Posting Detail Information Open Date 06/11/2026 Close Date 07/02/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants If you have trouble, please call HR at 336-734-7302. EOE.