30 ECH

Compensation: $39,029.00 - $47,225.00

Key Position Information

Faculty: Visual Arts

Location: Clearwater Campus

Initial review of applications will start February 2024

Minimum Qualifications:

• in Ceramics, Design, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Digital Media, Art History, or Photography (or related discipline).
• Ability to credential to teach Ceramics and one or more of the following academic disciplines:

2D Design, 3D Design, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Graphic Design, or Video Production

• Post-secondary teaching experience beyond graduate-level teaching assistant work
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and people skills.
• Established academic or professional career with promise of development, and nationally or internationally recognized research and/or creative scholarship.
• Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive and rigorous learning environment. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply; the search committee expects candidates to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.
• Applicants cover letter should speak to how the candidate meets the qualifications.
• In addition to the completed application with CV and cover letter, applicants must submit the following to the shared files section:
  1. curriculum vitae,
  2. a one-page teaching philosophy statement, and
  3. an unofficial copy of all graduate level coursework.
  4. 20 examples professional work/website address
  5. 20 student samples of works across instructional disciplines.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Required Ceramics Experience:

• Experienced firing electric, gas, atmospheric kilns.
• Experience with maintaining kilns and ceramic studio equipment (wheels, slab roller, etc.).
• Experience in ordering material and maintaining inventory of materials.
• Experience in teaching glaze calculation and formulation for cone 04, 6 and 10.
• Experience in kiln design and construction.
• Experience in wheel throwing and hand building (Cylinder, Bowl, Lids, Spouts, Pinch, Coil, Slab, Handles).
• Experience in surface decorating techniques.
• Working knowledge of history of ceramics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Learning Management System - Desire to Learn (D2L/MyCourses) preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive and rigorous learning environment.
• Ability to work with learners of diverse backgrounds, ages, and educational needs.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and people skills.
• Experience with college service, community outreach and recruiting activities.
• Experience designing curriculum and courses.
• Familiarity with various teaching methodologies /practices, ability to develop activities that enhance and expand classroom instruction, and a passion for student learning.
• Experience teaching in traditional, asynchronous online, and live online environments. (
• Quality Matters and/or ACUE Certification.
• Experience with stationary and handheld power tools.
• Experience staging and hanging artwork for gallery exhibitions.
• Ability to lift 50LBS regularly.
• Experience with documenting and editing digital images of 2D and 3D art objects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

Expectations:

• Teach existing and develop new multidisciplinary undergraduate art courses in creative, art studio practice including Ceramics and Design.
• Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity-in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation-through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
• Effectiveness in academic assignment; service to department and college committees; and continuing creative and professional activity are required to achieve continuing contract and promotion.
• Ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience through college service, teaching, and public engagement.
• Teach four (4) courses each semester Fall & Spring. Can teach two (2) supplemental courses in the summer. 15-15-0 contract.
• The expected start date for the position is August 2024.

Position Summary:

A faculty member at SPC has the primary function of instruction, coaching and student development. Secondary functions include assisting the college in developing and maintaining a quality program of instruction, providing service to the college, and continuing professional development.

Requirements:

Education: Master of Fine Arts degree.

Experience: College level teaching experience required. Related work experience preferred for technical programs.

Knowledge:

• Managerial principles and practices.
• Academic program requirements.
• Customer service principles.
• Presentation principles and practices.
• Diverse populations and cultures.
• Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

• Experience in online instruction or technology enhanced instruction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Using a computer and related software applications.

Responsibilities:

• Fosters academic excellence in teaching and learning.
• Supports the community college philosophy through commitment to success of students with diverse goals, backgrounds and learning styles.
• Instructs students in accordance with college policies, procedures and approved curricula.
• Uses out-of-class duty hours effectively for class preparation, assisting students and participating in department/college activities.
• Serves the college through any of the following: (a) committee membership, (b) curriculum development, (c) development of innovative instruction, (d) sponsorship of student organizations, (e) representation of the college in professionally related community activities, and (f) special projects.
• Supports college extracurricular functions.
• Maintains currency in teaching field(s) through professional development and scholarly activities.
• Demonstrates a professional, cooperative, and considerate attitude toward students, colleagues, and staff.
• Performs related duties as required.