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Job description
Associate Faculty
Position Summary: Associate Faculty provides an invaluable service to the College and our students by providing experience of their profession in our classrooms, laboratories, and studios. Instruction is provided via a variety of media, including face-to-face courses, and blended learning throughout Cochise County and our entire services area.
Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.
Note: Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.
Compensation: $925 per equated credit
Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:
Teaches assigned courses to enrolled students and manages a diverse population of students in a classroom and/or laboratory environment
Develops, prepares and implements lesson plans; conducts pre- and post-assessment of students; evaluates, assesses and plans for students' educational and social needs
Collaborates with other faculty and staff in assessment of teaching strategies and the effectiveness of the instructional program to help promote a culture of continuous improvement
Maintains student records, statistics, and/or other pertinent information as required by the college and the department
Resolves issues relevant to area of responsibility and scope of authority, referring more difficult or complex problems to the appropriate Department Chair, Dean, or other College official
Performs other related duties as assigned.
General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Art from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of trends, developments, new technologies affecting the Art program
Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of research-based adult learning principles
Knowledge of trends, developments, and new technologies affecting education
Knowledge of developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum and instructional approaches
Knowledge of Ceramics materials, skills, and processes
Knowledge of glaze usage and application, and ability to teach basic glaze application to students
Skill in using authentic assessment to evaluate students' needs and progress
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
Ability to demonstrate and instruct students in the building of ceramic objects via pinch, slab, coil, and wheel-throwing methods
Work Environment: Work is performed in a classroom, laboratory, office, or online setting under limited supervision. Evening or weekend work may be required.
Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate and exposure to biological and chemical hazards. May require travel, working evenings and weekends.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force, frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and requires a good deal of walking or standing
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important
Reports to: Dean for Liberal Arts
Worksite address
sierra vista, AZ, 85635, US
Who can apply
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