Humanities Instructor/Art

Tracking Code: 1112-443

Position Title: Fine Arts Instructor

Department: Humanities
Reports To: Academic Chair, Social Science

Anticipated Starting Date: August 12, 2019

Starting Salary: 43,690.00 to $56,401

Excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, paid sick leave, and tuition benefit. For more details about benefits, go to https://www.nmc.edu/hr/ and click on Salaries and Benefits, or request a copy from the Office of Human Resources.


JOB SUMMARY
This is a full-time teaching position in the Fine Art Department which includes studio courses and recitation instruction in the following courses: Art Appreciation, Art History I and II, Non-Western Art History, Modern Art History, Ceramics I and II, Design Foundations courses. This position requires participation in all advising, committee, and departmental activities including student exhibitions, department/ division meetings and recruiting. The ability to continue curricular development of the listed courses and manage studio facilities for these courses is required.


The instructor will also maintain art equipment, ceramics studio and inventories, and to develop and revise courses as needed. Responsibilities may include the possibility of teaching night, weekend, and online courses. This individual must be able to work independently as well as collaborate with others, and follow teaching effectiveness guidelines. This person will enjoy working with diverse populations, have good listening skills and the ability to understand the needs of others, be able to deal with interruptions in a patient manner, and maintain a high work ethic and integrity. The successful candidate will have the ability to be engaging to students in the learning process, be approachable, organized, and support the College mission.



All Faculty positions commensurate with degree and experience as outlined in the NMC Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES and LICENSES
Required:

• Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Three years related experience in the Fine Arts or related field
• A professional portfolio of fine art work with an emphasis on ceramics and three dimensional media
• Experience in the planning and creation of Fine Art (ceramics) and Art History courses

Preferred:

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree with an emphasis in ceramics
• Experience with Photography, Digital Photography, Color Photo courses
• Teaching experience at the community college level
• A strong record of teaching, exhibitions, and published work
• Able to describe how multicultural issues have been or will be brought into courses
• Previous experience teaching or mentoring minorities or members of other underrepresented groups that relate to this position

FOUNDATIONAL COMPETENCIES: Essential for all NMC employees

• Ethical behavior and integrity
• Commitment to quality service, responsible stewardship, continuous improvement
• Agility/adaptability/tolerance for ambiguity
• Accountability/personal responsibility
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Create/Contribute to a culture of innovation and thoughtful risk-taking
• Collaboration/Team work
• Value all people

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises others in accordance with NMC's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, recognizing employees; addressing performance problems or gaps.

WORK HOURS:

This is a full-time, two teaching semester position.


TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted by June 12, 2019 will receive first consideration. Applications must be submitted online at http://www.nmc.edu/jobs. For assistance call 231-995-2612 or 1-800-748-0566 x52612 or email hr@nmc.edu .

Non-Discrimination Policy Notice
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities and admissions. nmc.edu/nondiscrimination

Michigan Law requires that a person with a disability or handicap requiring accommodation for employment must notify the employer in writing within 182 days after the need is known.

Required Skills

All applicants are required to review the job description prior to applying. Click here to review. Please provide your professional art portfolio with your application via a link to your website, online portfolio or a PDF attachment.

Job Location Traverse City, Michigan, United States Salary 43,690.00 - 56,401.00 USD Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach resume, cover letter, professional art portfolio and transcripts to your online application http://www.nmc.edu/jobs. Official transcripts will be required of all finalists. Please mail to: Northwestern Michigan College Attention: Human Resources 1701 E Front Street Traverse City, MI 49686. or e-mail to: hr@nmc.edu All finalists will be required to participate in a teaching demonstration.





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