Job Description: Nassau Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor position in the Art Department. The position begins September 1, 2023.The successful candidate will:
- Teach courses in drawing, painting, and 2D design, plan and deliver curriculum in classrooms, laboratories and/or practicums ensuring that students acquire essential skill sets and objectives stated in departmental course outlines.
- Instruction should be meaningful and assessment-based so students may be observed and evaluated.
- Monitor the students' progress, keep grade records and must provide relevant assessment data to the department in a timely manner.
- Use appropriate terminology, and technology to communicate with students and provide academic support.
- Comply with College policies and procedures.
- Maintain a positive and professional learning environment for students.
Requirements: Master's degree and/or a Master's in Fine Arts degree in an art-related field; ANDContinued artistic growth and involvement in his/her areas of specialty through current art exhibitions, freelance work, and/or publication and presentation of research papers in a given field; AND Portfolio of his/her recent artistic work related to the areas in which he/she wishes to be considered. This work will be reviewed by the Chair of the Art Department, together with the applicant; and Portfolio of student work relevant to the specific field; AND One (1) year of teaching experience.
Additional Information: In addition, the successful candidate will preferably have a strong background in principles of composition, perspective, knowledge of various artistic mediums and modern classroom technology, as well as experience in the production and exhibition of their own artwork.
Application Instructions: To apply: Submit your resume, curriculum vitae, link to your portfolio website and student work if available, as well as three professional references. Candidates must provide a personal portfolio, samples of student work, and course syllabi samples if contacted for interview.