The Art Program at College of Marin provides transfer and professional preparation, personal development, general interest, and general education, as well as an Associates in Arts degree. The Art Department offers a foundation in theoretical and practical skills, and the opportunity to work in a wide variety of specific art media.

Note: College of Marins faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has an immediate need to add candidates to their pool. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the hiring department desires. Applications received after that time will remain on file for the next screening period. Once a screening has occurred, applicants will be notified of their status.

Next screening date: July 18, 2012

Essential Functions:

Instructors appointed to the Jewelry Part-time Temporary Pool may be used to cover part-time, temporary and/or substitute openings in the department. Assignments can vary in duration and are not guaranteed. Assignments for Jewelry pool instructors include:

Providing effective classroom or laboratory instruction in Jewelry using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter

Preparing and grading all class assignments and examinations

Advising, assisting and evaluating students, evaluating learning outcomes and maintaining regular office hours

Participating in program activities including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision making as well as the development of new teaching-learning methods and materials

Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required

Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility

Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics

Communicating with excellent written and oral skills in English

Contributing to development of program policies and procedures is welcomed, but not required

Participation in departmental and college professional activities and/or committees is welcomed, but not required

Requirements & Desirables:

REQUIREMENTS
1.) Any Bachelors degree AND two years of professional experience in the field; or
2.) Any Associates degree AND six years of experience in the field; and
3.) Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

Note: Masters in Fine Arts as used here refers to any Masters 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 non-plastic arts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Desirable Attributes & Skills)

Experience managing a studio and equipment with safety and maintenance in mind

Ability to offer cultural and/or historical context to curriculum

Ability to teach beginning and advanced students

Competencies related to: curriculum & course development; teaching & learning theory; information resources & evaluating student outcomes; and, assisting student to develop critical thinking skills

Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing with a diverse campus community

Currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility and subject matter

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues and members of the campus community

Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the College of Marin

Familiarity with, willingness and ability to use multiple teaching methods including technology &/or online pedagogy

Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods that engage students and encourage them to be motivated self learners

Evidence of excellent written and oral skills in English

REQUIRED CLEARANCES
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance
Tuberculin (TB) Clearance

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
A. Cover Letter
B. Resume
C. Transcript conferring Bachelors and/or Associates degree (When attaching your transcript, select Transcript as the attachment type. If you hold both degrees, please attach both transcripts, and if you hold additional degrees, please attach the transcripts for those as well.)

NOTE: Attaching an unofficial copy of your transcript is acceptable for application purposes, as long as it confers the degree. An official transcript would be required upon hire.

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS: All foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should include a course-by-course evaluation and provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note: Eve

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