Part-Time Ceramics Instructor (Pool)

Position Title :

Part-Time Ceramics Instructor (Pool)

Campus : West Valley College

Definition :

PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL

Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Assignment :

This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor in the Art department, teaching ceramics courses. Specifically, we are looking for instructors who can teach beginning and intermediate Ceramics, hand-building, and beginning and intermediate Potter’s Wheel.

The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and / or in an on-line / distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and / or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).

Work location : West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Salary and Benefits :

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $38,464 – $55,582 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications :

1. Education – Possess any one of the following :

• Master’s degree in fine arts, art, or art history; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in humanities; OR
• A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Art; OR
• The equivalent of the above.

AND

2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

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 nonplastic arts.

Desired Qualifications :

Not applicable

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities :

Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following :

Application Information :

APPLICATION INFORMATION :

ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS :

EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION : Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and / or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications for this position. Application(s) for equivalency are required if degrees are not in exact discipline required.

The Equivalency Application is included in the online application as an OPTIONAL form to complete.

For reasonable accommodations and assistance, contact :

Office of Human Resources, Attn : Recruitment

14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070

Phone : (408) 741-2174 Fax : (408) 741-2564

Email : careers@wvm.edu

Selection Process :

SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION :

EEO STATEMENT : West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

Posting Number : FY21 / 22-006POOL

Open Date : 04 / 30 / 2024

Open Until Filled : Yes