Instructor - Art; Tenure Track

Instructor - Art (9-month Tenure Track) - Chattanooga State Community College

Location: Chattanooga campus

Purpose: We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Values: We cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment. We care about the well-being of each other. We instill trust through integrity and transparency. We encourage fearless innovation and resilience. We collaborate to build a better future.

Mission: Chattanooga State delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together we enrich the lives of students and their families, develop a talented workforce, and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

Develop courses, lessons, exercises and examinations in the discipline of Art. Remain current within the field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas and technologies; acquire, maintain and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college, divisional, professional development and in-service activities; support related professional organizations by attending meetings and serving as officers; participate in annual faculty evaluation process.

9-month, tenure-track position in Art, with duties that may include teaching the following:
Painting 1 and 2, Drawing 1 and 2, Intro to Art and/or Art History sequence.

• Develop, adapt, and improve programs and services in response to the needs of changing environments, populations served, and evolving institutional priorities.
• Provide educational opportunities and experiences to students in leadership, social responsibility, intercultural understanding, and global citizenship.
• Utilize classroom and lab instruction, student assessment mechanisms, and classroom management techniques to provide an engaged learning experience to students.
• Ensure that each student is presented with the material to successfully meet the learning objectives of each course within the program of study.
• Ensure that instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use, sufficient in quantity, properly maintained and in working order prior to class time.
• Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Maintain a solid understanding of College goals and priorities as they relate to the students’ experience.
• Participate in ongoing faculty assessment and professional development activities to ensure an active and engaged classroom experience for all students.
• Actively participate in meetings, review and analyze assessment data, compile reports, and meet academic and administrative deadlines.
• Ensure campus compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory bodies’ guidelines, along with internal policies of the College.

• Model compassionate professionalism as an example to students.
• Recognize that students have diverse learning styles and needs; apply established instructional strategies to support differentiated learning and ensure all students can actively engage with course concepts and activities.
• Integrate programs, activities, and initiatives to optimize the students’ experience.
• Introduce students to a variety of academic resources—such as tutoring, educational apps, study groups, and online tools—and encourage them to explore new strategies that support their growth as lifelong learners.
• Monitor student progress to promote student success.
• Provide counseling resources as needed.

MFA in Art.

The preferred applicant will possess the MFA with a specialty in painting or drawing, an active exhibition of works, and a documented record of community college teaching experience. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Assistant Professor: $46,211 – $57,764.

Instructor: $41,555 – $50,900.

All applicant submissions must include a cover letter, CV/Resume, and unofficial transcript attachments.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industry: Higher Education

Open Until Filled:
Yes.