Associate Professor Art

Associate Professor Art

Salary

$72,734.00 - $135,713.00 Annually

Location

Stockton, CA (Main Campus)

Job Type

Full Time Faculty

Job Number

2026-00176

Department

Arts and Multimedia

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

SJDCTA

Calendar

12-month

• Description
• Benefits

Description

San Joaquin Delta Community College District is seeking a full-time tenure track Professor of Art in the Arts, Humanities, and Multimedia Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC). The. The ideal candidate will share in the colleges commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

COLLEGE DESCRIPTION:

San Joaquin Delta Community College District, as part of our Vision, "promotes a climate of respect and authentic engagement. We are culturally responsive to the needs of our diverse student body. We strive to increase and sustain equitable outcomes for all students. We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training."

San Joaquin Delta College is a proud Chicanx/Latinx and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 25,000 students primarily in the California Central Valley. The student population is as follows by ethnicity: Latinx (50.2%), Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander (21.2%), White (13.8%), Black/African American (8.2%), American Indian (0.29%), two or more races (5.7%) and unknown (0.7%). Further student demographic data (including disaggregated data) can be found at this link: https://deltacollege.edu/sites/default/files/ire/ire_ipr-dashboard.html ;

San Joaquin Delta College works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe-haven, regardless of citizenship status, for international, immigrant, undocumented, AB540 eligible, formerly incarcerated, veteran, re-entry, LGBTQIA+ students, and students of various learning styles.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of the assigned TrAC Dean, the Professor will teach classes in Painting and Drawing. The successful candidate will provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and academic diversity within community college populations; the candidate also will show knowledge and understanding of how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded and culturally-responsive practices in the community college setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct and organize classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines.
• Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students to appropriate campus-support services.
• Participate in the evaluation of course offerings, including the revision of course descriptions and course outlines that reflect a culturally-responsive pedagogy.
• Select textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that support the learning environment and are reflective of the colleges mission of equity-minded education.
• Maintain currency in your field.
• Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress, and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration.
• Report to management any condition that might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public.
• Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Delta Community College District policies and procedures.
• Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, and campus-wide committees as part of the shared-governance process and service area needs of the District.
• Maintain office hours for students and participate in additional service hours/activities that benefit the student, college, or community.
• Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester/year.
• Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, curriculum modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with the college to promote student equity and success.
• Provide guidance and direction to student workers, as needed.
• Perform other necessary duties as specified in the faculty contract and outlined in Board Policy.
• Implement a curriculum that incorporates both traditional and contemporary approaches, including figurative, representational, and non-objective styles, covering a variety of techniques and materials.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must meet the minimum educational qualifications set forth by the District and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.

Master's in fine arts, art, or art history

OR

Bachelor's in any of the above

AND

Master's in humanities

OR the equivalent

(NOTE: "Master's in fine arts" as used here refers to any master's degree in the subject matter of fine arts, which is defined to include visual studio arts such as drawing,

painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and metal and jewelry art; and also art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the "Master of Fine Arts" (MFA) degree when that degree is based on specialization in performing arts or dance, film, video, photography, creative writing or other non plastic arts.)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated sensitivity to race, ethnicity, color, religious creed, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different student abilities, learning styles, cultures, and groups mentioned above.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings, including but not limited to online, dual enrollment, and large lectures. A willingness to develop and utilize instructional materials, including lectures and labs for multiple modalities.
• Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques (lecture and labs) and equipment such as multimedia hardware, current applications, learning management systems, and online instructional strategies.
• Ability to teach other studio art and/or art appreciation courses, depending on the needs of the department.
• Applicants without all of the desired qualifications are also encouraged to apply.

San Joaquin Delta College offers its employees a comprehensive fringe benefit package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and long-term disability. This coverage is offered for the employee and their dependents.

Please note:

• Full-Time Employees - Participation in medical, dental and, vision is MANDATORY and employees may not opt out even if covered by other insurance.
• Part-Time Employees - Employees are eligible to participate in medical, dental, and vision but must meet eligibility criteria and are responsible for 100% of the cost.

Benefits details can be found at: Employee Benefits Package

Retirement Plan

Retirement information can be found at: San Joaquin Delta College - Retirement

Paid Time Off

The District realizes the importance of creating a balance between work and personal life. To work at the highest ability, employees need to take time away from their job for rest, recreation, and important personal matters. To accommodate those needs, SJDC provides generous holiday and vacation schedules and sick time hours.

District Holidays

San Joaquin Delta College - District Holidays

Tuition Fee Waiver

Employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for tuition fee waivers for regular classes (not including community service classes) taken at Delta College.

Events

All Athletic home events (excluding playoffs) are free to the public.

Employer San Joaquin Delta College

Address 5151 Pacific Avenue

Stockton, California, 95207

Phone 209-954-5056

Website http://www.deltacollege.edu