Art Faculty (One-Year-Only)

Hiring Salary Range

Grade

001

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday (30 Hours per week)
Weekends and/or summer hours may be required

Work Calendar

9 Months

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $ billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers

Campus Statement

GateWay Community College is a Hispanic Serving Institution with one of the most diverse student bodies in the Maricopa Community College district. Over 46% of our students indicate Hispanic heritage and better than half of the student population represents more than 40 countries.

GateWay Community College is seeking to attract candidates who want to help us continue building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. GateWay Community College understands that diversity is integral to excellence. We honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming, inclusive, respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who reflect, and demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse communities and populations that make Arizona a rich and vibrant place to live and work. When you join the team at GateWay, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice built on broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at GateWay, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Vision, Mission, Goals, and Values.

Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

• 16 paid observed holidays
• ) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
• Paid, sick, and personal time (if applicable)
• Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Flexible work schedules
• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program: Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Diabetes Empowerment Education Program Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wondronline program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more Pre-Retirement Events
• (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the Department of Education after qualifying).
• 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)

Job Summary

GateWay Community College is now hiring an Art Residential Faculty to serve in an OYO (One-Year-Only) role within the Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences division. This OYO position may be extended annually for up to three years total. This position will serve as the Arts Program Coordinator, manage the art studio, and instruct students from diverse backgrounds and/or cultures in foundational art classes such as drawing, life drawing, color theory, painting, watercolor painting, two-dimensional design, three-dimensional design, and digital design in a variety of modalities (in-person, online, and hybrid) using best practices in instruction and assessment methods. This position will begin Friday, August 9, 2024.

Additional Information

This is a short-term position and it has an expected job end date of 06/30/2025 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

Essential Functions

• Provides classroom instruction to a diverse population of students on a wide variety of foundational art topics using multiple methods of instruction, assessment, and appropriate technologies to engage students in learning, enhance teaching, and promote student success;
• Designs and develops written/digital curricula, syllabi, course outlines, and materials within the division and the district;
• Evaluates student knowledge of subject matter taught and maintains course grades, prepares and grades exams and other assignments, and utilizes Canvas and appropriate teaching platforms and technologies for course administration;
• Promotes pedagogical and professional growth by attending conferences, courses, seminars, workshops, and/or discussion/reading groups and translates learning from those experiences into ways to be innovative, creative, and engaging in the classroom/campus;
• Holds support hours to assist, advise, and mentor students;
• Serves as the Art Program Coordinator and works collaboratively with other faculty, staff, and the larger community to improve student learning through a variety of ways and to enhance the art program
• Engages in the academic life of the college and participates in service duties such as committees and other extracurricular events in the program, department, college, and district;
• Facilitates activities and events to engage students, colleagues, and the community with art, including service as the lead coordinator of the college’s art gallery;
• Maintains a safe and effective art facility, including equipment used in the classrooms

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in one of the following fields: MFA in Art, Fine Art, Studio Art, Visual Art, Photography, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Media Arts

or

Master’s degree in any field with 18 graduate-level credits in Art,

or

Master’s degree in any field with 18 graduate-level credits in courses with these keywords: Art, Ceramics, Conceptual Art, Drawing, Design, Digital Media, Fiber, Glass, Installation, Jewelry, Life Drawing, Metals, Painting, Performance, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textiles, Video, Wood, Watercolor

Desired Qualifications

A. Master of Fine Arts in Fine Arts with a concentration in Ceramics, Metalworking, Painting or Drawing

B. Two (2) or more years of experience post-graduate teaching foundational art courses in Ceramics, Metalworking, Painting or Drawing at a community college, college or university

C. Experience with teaching foundational Art class such as life drawing, color theory, two-dimensional design, three-dimensional design, printmaking, and digital design as demonstrated by academic course work, portfolio, or experience

D. Experience implementing best practices in college-level art curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment with diverse populations and abilities and/or cultural backgrounds

E. Evidence of a record of exhibitions, curating an art gallery, publications or other professional art related activities

F. Experience managing an Art program and an Art Studio with safety compliance

Special Working Conditions

• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all GateWay locations
• May require some evenings or weekends
• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
• May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals
• Will be required to work in an area of light to heavy noise levels daily
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas