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Title: Adjunct Faculty - Art
Unit: DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement: DCE CBA
Department: Liberal Arts and Health Careers
Reports To: Dean of Liberal Arts and Health Careers
Date: Fall 2024
The Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences invites qualified candidates to apply for a adjunct faculty position in Art starting in Fall 2024. The successful applicant will have a strong record of achievement as an artist. Candidates should have experience teaching a subset of the following courses: Drawing, Painting, and, Art Appreciation. Recent experience as a practicing artist is highly desired.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs.
- Participate in department, division, and college-wide committees.
- Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies.
- Collaborate in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review.
- Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
- Maintain attendance and grading records and submit them according to published deadlines.
Requirements:
Qualifications- A Master's degree in Art or a Master of Fine Arts in an art discipline.
- Candidates should have experience teaching in a multicultural environment and teaching related coursework at the college level.
Desirable Qualifications- Experience teaching beginning and advanced art courses.
- Experience working with students of various cultural backgrounds, ages and abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
- Willingness to examine instructional, relational, and classroom practices to effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
- Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth.
- Teaching experience at the community college and knowledge of its mission and goals.
Additional Information:
Roxbury Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Appointment is subject to SORI (Sexual Offense Registry Information) background check, and a publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offense Registry Information) background check.
Application Instructions:
The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply online by submitting:
Cover Letter
Resume
Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.
After completing all of the steps above, please go back into the newly created account and double check that your resume and cover letter uploaded as you intended.
Roxbury Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact Pat Noel, ADA Coordinator, at 857-701-1290 or pnoel1@rcc.mass.edu.
ADA Compliance:
The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Roxbury Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at hrstaff@rcc.mass.edu.R
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