Art History Instructor



Art History Instructor

Salary

$65,951.00 - $91,306.00 Annually

Location

Glendale, CA

Job Type

Full-time Faculty

Job Number

00807-2023

Department

Visual and Performing Arts Division

Opening Date

01/23/2023

Closing Date

3/8/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

 This is a full-time, tenure track, 10 month-per-year classroom teaching assignment in the Visual and Performing Arts Division.   The current teaching load is 15 instructional hours per week. Members of the full-time faculty will hold five office hours per week and are expected to devote as much time as necessary to perform the professional responsibilities of the position.  Participation in professional activities, curriculum development, and campus committees is required.  The teaching assignment may include courses offered in either onsite, online and hybrid format, evening and/or Saturday classes.  
 
Start Date: Fall 2023

Examples of Duties

Teach courses in Art History using various teaching methods including demonstrations, active learning strategies and lecture.
 
Maintain records of attendance, census, grades, etc.
 
Maintain regular posted office hours and be accessible to students.
 
Provide an environment conducive to effective learning.
 
Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum, policies, and procedures for the program, including revising current art history survey courses with a global point of view.
 
Participate in campus governance and professional activities (e.g. committees, scheduling, leadership positions, faculty meetings, etc.)
 
Participate in staff development and continuing education activities that are designed to maintain and develop currency in the field, pedagogy (for traditional and online teaching and learning), and student support strategies, especially as they relate to student equity initiatives.  
 
Work to achieve the college's Institutional, Program, and Student Learning Outcomes in support of Glendale Community College's Mission Statement.
 
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.  

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.  

Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.  
 
Performs other instructional-related duties as assigned.  
 


Minimum Qualifications

Master’s in fine arts, art or art history  
OR  
Bachelor’s in any of the above AND master’s in humanities OR the equivalent.  
(NOTE: Master’s in fine arts as used here refers to any Master’s degree in the subject matter of fine arts which is defined to include visual studio arts such as drawing, painting art and also art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the “Master of Fine Arts (MFA)” degree when that degree is based on specialization in performing arts or dance, film video, photography, creative writing or other non-plastic arts.)
 
Desirable Qualifications:
 
Master's or PhD. in Art History with an emphasis in a field of art Ancient-Medieval and/or global art history.

Experience teaching Art History courses at the college or university level including introductory survey courses, non-Western art and one or more of the following: Ancient art, Greek and Roman art, Medieval art.
 
Experience using a learning management system (LMS).
 
Experience in curriculum development.
 
Knowledge about or experience working with students who are underrepresented in higher academia, with the goal of reducing equity gaps.
 
Teaching experience that reflects innovative pedagogy including active learning and culturally responsive teaching practices.
 
Experience with the development and teaching of distance education classes.
 


Additional Information

Salary, Health and Welfare Benefits:
Starting salary is from $65,951 to $91,306 per year depending upon education and experience. Step placement within the appropriate column is determined by Article VIII of the Glendale College Guild, Local 2276, Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additionally, information regarding health and welfare benefits may be found in Article XI.
 
Application Process:
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
•    Current resume
•    Cover letter that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications
•    Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s) must be submitted. Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
 
 
Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered. Additional documents not requested in the announcement will not be reviewed.

Position Funding:
This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement.

Visas
GCCD does not sponsor visas.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer  
GCCD is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. GCCD recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.  
 
GCCD is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law.  To find out more about GCCD, please visit our website at glendale.edu.

Accommodations
If accommodations are needed for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform Human Resources.
 
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College District.


Robust and comprehensive health and welfare package for eligible employees, which may include:  

  • Medical, vision, and dental plans for employee and eligible dependent(s),   
  • Basic life insurance,  
  • Supplemental life insurance,  
  • Various optional insurance plans (short term disability, accident, critical care, and hospital), 
  • Flexible spending account, 
  • Defined-benefit retirement plan participation through CalPERS or CalSTRS, 
  • Optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans,  
  • Paid sick leave, 
  • Paid vacation (classified staff and administrators), and  
  • Paid District holidays

    For information on GCCD’s benefits package, please visit Administrative Services,  Fiscal Services.   
     

    Gevork Msryan, Employee Benefits Technician, Fiscal Services  

    gmsryan@glendale.edu 

    818-240-1000, Ext. 5139 

01
I have attached my cover letter. If you have not, please return to your application and attach your documents.
  • Yes
  • No
02
I have attached my resume. If you have not, please return to your application and attach your resume.
  • Yes
  • No
03
I have attached my transcripts showing the required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application. If you have not attached your transcripts, please return to your application.
  • Yes
  • No
04
I understand that my application will be considered incomplete if any required sections of the application are not completed and/or if any documents that are required are not attached to my online application by the closing date.
  • Yes
  • No
05
I have completed all sections of the application including professional references. (Statements such as "see resume" will not be acceptable.)
  • Yes
  • No
06
I understand that if my degree major as listed on my transcripts DOES NOT EXACTLY match the degree majors listed under the minimum qualifications and I believe I possess the minimum qualifications for this job posting, I may request an equivalency. (To request for an equivalency, answer questions #2 - 6 under the Agency-Wide Questions.) My application will not meet minimum qualifications if I do not request an equivalency.
  • Yes
  • No
07
Glendale Community College is committed to fostering a diverse and equity-focused educational environment. We support employees and students with diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientation, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with varied abilities and levels of academic preparation related to this position. Please provide an example of how you have demonstrated your ability to work with a diverse student population in one of the following areas such as (1) curricula; (2) learning activities; (3) teaching; (4) counseling practices; or (4) library services.
08
Please indicate which of the following course areas that you have taught: (1) introductory survey courses (2) non-Western art (3) Ancient art (4) Greek and Roman art and/or (5) Medieval art.

Required Question

Agency
Glendale Community College
Address
1500 N. Verdugo Road

Glendale, California, 91208
Phone
818-240-1000 x5921