Instructor, CC (Koa Art Gallery) (0083974)

Description

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Arts & Humanities Department, is seeking applications for the Instructor position for the Koa Art Gallery. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below :

Title : Instructor, CC (Koa Art Gallery)

Position No : 0083974

Hiring Unit : Arts and Sciences, Arts & Humanities Department

Location : Kapi‘olani Community College

Date Posted : June 5, 2025

Closing Date : June 19, 2025, 11 : 59 PM HST

Salary : Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Rank : 2

Monthly Type : 9 Month

Tenure Track : Tenure

Temporary / Permanent : Permanent

Funding : General

Other Conditions : To begin approximately August 2025, availability of funds, and actual staffing requirements. The position may be converted from 11 to 9 months or 9 to 11 months based on operational needs.

Introduction :

The Koa Gallery has a reputation as one of the leading and most influential galleries in Hawai‘i. Showing work by local artists as well as international and regional artists, it has been a mainstay of the Hawaiian arts community for over 35 years. As a community college gallery, it is also the pillar of the arts education program at Kapi‘olani Community College, exhibiting student and faculty work as well as providing opportunities for students and the community to engage with artists, not only through exhibitions, but also through lectures, critiques, workshops, and visiting artist programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Department Chair, the Gallery Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the Koa Art Gallery and other campus exhibition spaces. The Gallery Coordinator will be responsible for bringing an innovative vision to the gallery programming that supports the mission of the college and the department.

Plans, curates, and supervises exhibition design, installation, and fabrication

Manages publicity, insurance, and shipping for all exhibitions.

Plans, coordinates, and oversees all receptions, opening events, and ancillary workshops and activities for each exhibition that bring together the students, faculty, staff, and administration as well as the community at large.

Coordinates and curates the annual student and faculty exhibitions in consultation and collaboration with the Department Chair

Chairs and regularly convenes the Koa Gallery Advisory Board in consultation and collaboration with the Department Chair and the UHF representative.

Schedules and supervises student workers.

Oversees gallery budgets in coordination with the Department Chair

Prepares quarterly reports related to the budget and all operations

Prepares grants as appropriate to support gallery programming in collaboration with the UHF representative.

Catalogs works from the permanent collection and from exhibitions and maintains the gallery database.

Works with prospective and current donors to the gallery and with the UHF Foundation

Coordinates the John Young scholarship, in particular publicizing the scholarship, assembles and oversees the selection committee, collects and maintains the art portfolios, and notifies the recipients in consultation and collaboration with the Department Chair, UHF foundation, and financial aid.

Teach one foundation studio art class or one art history class per semester. Develop and / or update course content and materials, teaching and assessment strategies methods to

improve student attainment of course competencies, and instructional and program-level learning outcomes;

address the learning needs of the college's diverse students;

integrate thinking and writing skills into course content, as appropriate;

use multimedia resources, including computers, where appropriate.

Plan, organize, and independently carry out instructional and non-instructional assignments.

Perform other teaching-related duties that include, but are not limited to

preparing course syllabi and maintaining office hours or academic advising, and for conferring with students about course work (one office hour per week per three-credit class).

Develop and offer courses online.

Non-teaching duties include

working collegially to provide service to the department and college,

engaging in public service related to one's professional status and / or expertise,

engaging in professional development,

engaging in professional and scholarly activities related to one's disciplines or teaching,

perform related duties as assigned as part of regular workload; gallery duties may include evenings and weekends.

Coordinates annual student and faculty exhibitions

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Art or Fine Art; OR

Master recognition by Applied Art Community AND 10 years of related work experience.

Note : All minimum qualifications must be from an accredited institution and be met by the effective date of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience in gallery management and administration.

Exhibition design and curatorial experience.

Experience in grant writing.

Experience in budget oversight and management.

Background in foundation studio courses.

Background in art history.

Successful college-level teaching experience substantiated by student evaluations, peer evaluations, and / or other references.

Understanding of the needs of community college students.

Understanding of and experience working with a diverse student population, including students with disabilities and students from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and community members from diverse backgrounds and serve as a liaison for the gallery.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to cultivate relationships with artists, scholars, and other individuals in the local contemporary art community.

Experience in digital skills required for budget management, exhibition announcements, press releases, and gallery administration.

Demonstrated commitment to professional self-development.

Evidence of commitment to Kapi‘olani Community College’s vision of positioning itself as a model indigenous serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawai‘i and the world.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Read the "To Apply" section carefully)

To Apply :

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following :

A Curriculum Vitae or Resume

A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;

Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable ; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

Academic record / grade summaries will NOT be accepted.

Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.

Optional letters of recommendation .

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

NOTE :

The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents / information become the property of Kapi‘olani Community College and will not be returned.

Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).

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Inquiries : KapCC Human Resources Department, [email protected]

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit : https : / / www.hawaii.edu / offices / eeo / policies /

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at : https : / / www.hawaii.edu / titleix / help / campus -security / , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request : The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case- by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link : https : / / www.hawaii.edu / offices / eeo / accommodation-request /