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Part-Time Instructor of Studio Art

Yosemite Community College District -
Modesto, CA

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Job Details

Part-time
$78.15 - $128.22 an hour
6 days ago

Qualifications

Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds

Full Job Description

Position Information

Job Title

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

Site:

Columbia College

Salary Range / Other

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.

Benefits

Not Eligible for Benefits:
With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

Position Summary Information

Scope of Assignment

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 .

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 Qualifications

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.
Capable of instructing using teaching methods that accommodate a wide range of experiences and skill levels.
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, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

Desirable Professional Characteristics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or experience in teaching studio art at the community college level, with a particular emphasis in painting and drawing.
Current knowledge of studio art.
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, on-line or hybrid teaching, and other pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity.
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 art, especially as it relates to the relevancy of art in 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
This position is the sole full-time faculty member in the Art Department and as such will be responsible for coordinating and implementing student-centered art programs at the college. This includes primary responsibility for all curriculum development, program planning and evaluation, and assessment activities. In addition, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching 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 studio art.
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.
Attending department, division, and college-wide meetings on a regular basis.
Posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
Coordinating, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.
Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
Coordinating the development and revision of curriculum and in program review.
Leading department program improvement initiatives.
Participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide, especially connected to closing disproportionate impact gaps and improving completion goals.
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.
Engaging in the college’s participatory governance processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.

Please note: The District does not integrate with the third party service of Interfolio; therefore, reference letters must be submitted along with the application documents required.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online application packets will be accepted including:

YCCD Administrative online application, including contact information for at least three professional references.
Resume
Personal letter of interest
Unofficial Transcripts

Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

TRANSCRIPTS: At the time an offer of assignment is made, proper salary placement is contingent upon receipt of OFFICIAL (sealed) transcripts. Instructors with advanced degrees and coursework shall be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.

FOREIGN DEGREES: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association. A copy of the evaluation must be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

The District may hire more than one applicant from this applicant pool.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Yosemite Community College District
2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

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Open Date

07/01/2026

Close Date

06/30/2027

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