Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Adjunct Art Instructor is responsible for providing quality art instruction to Associate in Fine Arts-Visual Arts students and other LCC students needing general education art courses through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. The Instructor is responsible for providing one-on-one and whole group instruction so that students are able to successfully complete degree requirements in an engaging environment. ## Qualifications - Master's degree in art from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor or a master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in art (courses designated as graduate-level art courses) - Previous teaching experience at a community college or university, experience using instructional technologies, and teaching online courses are preferred skills Working Conditions - Typical classroom and laboratory environment with multimedia - Typical online and/or synchronous environment ## Essential Functions and Responsibilities The duties of the Adjunct Art Instructor include, but are not limited to: - Direct students in laboratory classes; train and supervise activities of students in lab settings; assist students with lab assignments and related activities - Showcase student/faculty art, sculptures, etc. on campus and at community art exhibitions - Ensure the art lab and curriculum spaces are tidy, organized, and presentable as a visible art space - Ensure that equipment, materials, and other resources such as instructional aids are available for classes - Take a lead role in maintaining lab art equipment; and if needed, perform simple maintenance - Arrange for equipment repairs when machines, tables, etc. break down - Plan, implement, and evaluate course-specific instruction - Facilitate instruction in the teaching discipline with the faculty - Coordinate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of courses - Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum - Coordinate and supervise curriculum development by designing, planning, organizing, and evaluating the assigned program of study - Serve as a resource for student resolutions Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College: Mastery of Subject Matter - Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline - Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline - Connect the subject matter with related fields - Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, and/or workshops - Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate Teaching Performance - Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline - Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning - Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students - Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs - Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate - Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments - Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives Evaluation of Student Learning - Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives in collaboration with the AFA Program Chair - Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives - Evaluate student performance fairly and consistentl and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning - Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines - Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances Support of College Policies and Procedures - Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment - Teach credit or non-credit courses in the teaching discipline as needed - Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies - Maintain confidentiality of student information - Substitute for other instructors in the teaching discipline in case of an absence - Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources - Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual Participation in College, Division, Department, and Program Activities - Serve on college committees as assigned - Participate in meetings and events as required - Respond in a timely manner to requests for information - Support both part-time and full-time colleagues - Contribute to program, department, and division curriculum development processes - Participate in graduation ceremonies if possible - Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a team member Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs - Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans - Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents - Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College - Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff Other Duties Plan, implement, and evaluate course-specific instruction Assist the Dean of Arts and Sciences and the AFA Program Chair in updating course content or making suggestions for course cont