Adjunct Faculty: Art (Loveland)

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. The faculty member will conduct their assignments and co-curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of Aims Community College as stated in the school catalog. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach. Occasional travel may be required. This position is for the Loveland location.

Responsibilities

Instruct art courses as needed for the Arts & Sciences division; Assist in program/curriculum evaluation, articulation, revision and development; Participate in on-going professional development; Assist with evaluation and selection of textbooks and other resource materials; Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and the Academic Dean.

Requirements

Master's degree in 2-D media (painting, drawing, or printmaking) OR making satisfactory progress toward a master's degree with at least 18 graduate level credit hours in 2-D media completed (for ART 1002); Master's degree in 3-D media OR making satisfactory progress toward a master's degree with at least 18 graduate level credit hours in 3-D completed (for ART 1003); Master's degree in art discipline relative to study OR making satisfactory progress toward a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate level credit hours in relative area completed (for ART 1075, 1085, 2085); Master's degree in art history, history of art and architecture, or visual culture, OR Master's degree including 18 graduate level credit hours in art history (for ART 1110, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1115); Master's degree in art history, history of art and architecture, or visual culture OR Master's degree including 18 graduate level credit hours in art history OR Master's degree or master's of fine arts degree in sequential art, illustration or other relevant 2/D processes (for ART 1114); Master's degree in museum studies OR Master's degree in art history with demonstrated experience working in the museum field or relevant certifications (for ART 1116); Master's degree in drawing OR making satisfactory progress toward a master's degree with at least 18 graduate level credit hours in drawing completed (for ART 1201, 1202, 1203, 1204, 1205, 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204); Master's degree in painting OR making satisfactory progress toward a master's degree with at least 18 graduate level credit hours in painting completed (for ART 1301, 1302, 1304, 1305, 1307, 1308, 2301, 2302, 2307, 2308); Master's degree in photography OR making satisfactory progress toward a master's degree with at least 18 graduate level credit hours in photography completed (for ART 1401, 1403, 2401, 2405, 2407, 2408); Master's degree in printmaking OR making satisfactory progress toward a master's degree with at least 18 graduate level credit hours in printmaking completed (for ART 1501, 1502); Master's degree in sculpture OR making satisfactory progress toward a master's degree with at least 18 graduate level credit hours in sculpture completed (for ART 1601, 1602, 2601); Master's degree in metalsmithing or sculpture OR making satisfactory progress toward a master's degree with at least 18 graduate level credit hours in metalsmithing or sculpture completed (for ART 1604, 1605, 2603, 2604); Master's degree in ceramics OR making satisfactory progress toward a master's degree with at least 18 graduate level credit hours in ceramics completed (for ART 1701, 1702, 1703, 1704, 2701, 2702, 2703, 2704); Master's degree in relevant studio practice OR making satisfactory progress toward a master's degree with at least 18 graduate level credit hours in relevant studio practice completed (for ART 2906); Experience teaching at the post-secondary level; Outstanding written and oral communication skills; Ability to motivate students; Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration; Ability to work as a team member with a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility.

Nice to have

Consideration will be given to education at the graduate level applicable to teaching undergraduate courses; Consideration will be given to experience teaching art courses at the post-secondary level.

Benefits

Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses; Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest; Aims Discount program; Free parking on all campuses; PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits); Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available.