Job Description: Nassau Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor position in the Art Department.The successful candidate will:
- Have a strong background in digital cameras, digital photography techniques, and wet darkroom; as well as software proficiency in Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Teach courses, 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; ANDOne (1) year of teaching experience.All courses except ART 227 Studio require an MFA. Exception: ART 227 requires a minimum of a BFA, and a minimum five (5) years of experience in the field. For faculty teaching ART160, ART226 and ART229 an additional 2 years traditional wet darkroom experience is required. In addition, two (2) years of professional experience in the specific field; and current digital skills required for all faculty.
Application Instructions: 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.