Instructional faculty for the Art Department may be asked to teach courses required for the Associate of Arts in Art, general education classes for the Communication and Creative Arts Pathway, and other digital media/visual communication courses such as Intro to Digital Media, Graphic Design I, and Digital Photography.
Compensation: $900 per credit hour.
Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled.
Starting Date: As soon as practical after the hiring process. Position filled on an as needed basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – this position is exempt and is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).
The primary responsibility of all faculty is instruction. At LCCC we seek instructors who are committed to excellence in teaching as demonstrated in the competency domains outlined below. Faculty are expected to continually grow towards excellence in the following outcomes in the designated discipline of art.
Teaching and Learning: Employs student-centered instruction coupled with the development and use of appropriate and current educational materials. Consistently and promptly responds to student inquiries and shares timely, appropriate, and instructive feedback and evaluation of student work.
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Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practice, and procedures within the designated discipline, and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21st century learners.
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Prepares and delivers assigned courses by employing high-impact teaching practices in a learning environment that promotes respect and rapport.
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Facilitates student achievement by maintaining clear expectations and defined learning outcomes.
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Promotes learning through the innovative implementation of effective classroom technologies.
Competency-Based Design: Applies competency-based design to the development of curriculum, engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level with the aim of continuous improvement.
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Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment.
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Develops curriculum by articulating measurable, student-centered learning outcomes, and using competency-based design strategy to maintain curriculum that is current, effective, and relevant to the designated discipline.
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Contributes to curricula by assisting in design, implementation, and review aligned with current or emerging community, state, or national needs.
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Participates in continuous improvement of student learning and success by gathering data, analyzing data, engaging with peers and internal and external stakeholders, and implementing change as a result.
Professionalism: Collaborates and actively reflects on responsibilities to positively contributes to one’s discipline, Pathway, the College, and the greater community.
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Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one’s discipline.
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Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues.
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Actively contributes to the college and ones’ Pathway, department, or designated discipline by engaging in expanding institutional connections and professional development, and by displaying commitment to the profession.
Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge
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In-depth knowledge of a variety of graphic software to help students build proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud graphics software, including Illustrator and Photoshop.
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In-depth knowledge of visual communication design principles including typographic and symbolic language.
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Knowledge of typography principles including type, fonts, letter forms, and type design.
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Familiarity with the history of art, key art movements, and foundational theories in visual arts to provide context for the students’ work and the role digital media plays in our lives.
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Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects.
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Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
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Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Skills
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Ability to provide constructive and insightful feedback to students on their creative work, helping them improve technical skills and conceptual development.
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Proficiency in demonstrating artistic techniques in various media.
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
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Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Abilities
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Ability to effectively teach and communicate complex artistic techniques and concepts to students with varying levels of experience.
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Ability to engage and motivate students, encouraging creative thinking and active participation.
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Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
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There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
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While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
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There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
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An employee must be able lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
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Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
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The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be instances of somewhat loud environments.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Master of Fine Arts or Master of Arts in Studio Art, Arts Education, Visual Communication or a related field.
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Experience teaching introductory and foundation courses in the visual arts, with an emphasis in digital media/visual communication.
In lieu of the required degree, candidates with equivalent professional experience, industry certifications, or a combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Two years of community college-level teaching experience.
If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.
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