Part-Time Art Instructor; Pool

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Exempt

Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows:

• Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) – $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour.
• Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) – $103.85 up to $151.07.

Semester assignments as needed

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• Teach college courses in art
• Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development, consult with students during office and lab hours and maintain expertise in current technologies
• Serve as a member of division and college committees
• Perform other professional duties as are required by contract and general institutional needs

• Health and safety issues in art studios and materials use

• Successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach college‑level courses in art. Please indicate your area(s) of specialty in the cover letter.
• An active exhibition record
• Ensure consistent and appropriate assessment of student progress
• Maintain currency in the discipline and related technology appropriate to instruction
• Committed to the teaching profession, its goals, and ideals
• Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college
• Motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to continue and expand the use of technology as appropriate to the subject areas of the assignment

• Master's or above in fine arts, art, or art history OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's or above in humanities OR the equivalent.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.

• Typical on‑site office environment; in‑person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.
• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online.
• Comprehend speech at normal levels.
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment.
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending at the waist.
• Physical presence at on‑site locations.
• Communicate and interact with others.
• Observe and interpret people and situations.
• Learn and apply new information or skills.
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks.
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Self‑regulate emotion and behavior.

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Closes: 6/30/2026

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