Associate Professor Art History

Job description

Art History Professor

San Joaquin Delta Community College District is seeking a full-time tenure track faculty member in Art History in the Arts, Library, and Multimedia Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC). The ideal candidate will share in the college's commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. San Joaquin Delta College is a proud Chicanx/Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution serving over 25,000 students in the California Central Valley. The student population is as follows: by ethnicity - 46.7% Latinx, 16.1% White, 17.6% Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander, 8.7% Black/African American, 0.6% American Indian, 4.0% two or more races and 0.8% unknown; by gender - 58.9% female, 39.0% male, 0.1% other, 0.7% non binary, 1.3% unspecified; by transgender - 0.2% transgender; and by age - 22.2% ages 17 or younger, 40.2% ages 18-21, 25.8% ages 22-34, and 11.8% ages 35 and older. Further student demographic data (including disaggregated data) can be found at this link: deltacollege.edu/sites/default/files/ire/ire_ipr-dashboard.html.

Under the general supervision of the assigned TrAC Dean, the Professor will teach classes in Art History. The successful candidate will provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and academic diversity within community college populations; also, the candidate will show knowledge and understanding of how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded and culturally-responsive practices in the community college setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Conduct and organize classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines.

Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives and student learning outcomes.

Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students to appropriate campus-support services.

Participate in the evaluation of course offerings, including the revision of course descriptions and course outlines that reflect a culturally-responsive pedagogy.

Select textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that support the learning environment and are reflective of the college's mission of equity-minded education.

Maintain currency in your field.

Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress, and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration.

Report to management any condition that might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public.

Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Delta Community College District policies and procedures.

Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, and campus-wide committees as part of the shared-governance process and service area needs of the District.

Maintain office hours for students and participate in additional service hours/activities that benefit the student, college, or community.

Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester/year.

Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, curriculum modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes.

Work collaboratively with the college to promote student equity and success.

Provide guidance and direction to Readers, as needed.

Perform other necessary duties as specified in the faculty contract and outlined in Board Policy.

Qualifications

Applicant must meet the minimum educational qualifications set forth by the District and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. Master's in art history, history of art and architecture or visual culture/visual studies OR Bachelor's in art history and master's in history OR Master's in art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in art history OR the equivalent. Note: Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above. Desirable qualifications include demonstrated sensitivity to race, ethnicity, color, religious creed, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different student abilities, learning styles, cultures, and groups mentioned above. Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings, including but not limited to online, dual enrollment, and large lectures. A willingness to develop and utilize instructional materials, including lectures and labs for multiple modalities. Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques (lecture and labs) and equipment such as multimedia hardware, current applications, learning management systems, and online instructional strategies.

Benefits

San Joaquin Delta College offers its employees a comprehensive fringe benefit package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and long-term disability. This coverage is offered for the employee and their dependents. Please note:

Full-Time Employees - Participation in medical, dental and, vision is MANDATORY and employees may not opt out even if covered by other insurance.

Part-Time Employees - Employees are eligible to participate in medical, dental, and vision but must meet eligibility criteria and are responsible for 100% of the cost.

Benefits details can be found at: Employee Benefits Package. Retirement information can be found at: San Joaquin Delta College - Retirement. The District realizes the importance of creating a balance between work and personal life. To work at the highest ability, employees need to take time away from their job for rest, recreation, and important personal matters. To accommodate those needs, SJDC provides generous holiday and vacation schedules and sick time hours. San Joaquin Delta College - District Holidays. Employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for tuition fee waivers for regular classes (not including community service classes) taken at Delta College. All Athletic home events (excluding playoffs) are free to the public.

Worksite address

stockton, CA, 95202, US

Who can apply

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