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Art History Adjunct

  • https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/82386
  • Wise, Virginia, United States
  • ARTS (Mountain Empire)
  • Mountain Empire Community Coll
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Title: Art History Adjunct

Agency: Mountain Empire Community Coll

Location: Wise - 195

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Salary is commensurate with education, credentials and experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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Job Description:
Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.

Mountain Empire Community College, located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Art History in the Arts and Sciences Division. Salary is based on the academic preparation (education) and work experience of the applicant and is determined according to the VCCS Adjunct Pay Schedule. Mountain Empire Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MECC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. MECC is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. MECC also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.

Part-time, adjunct Instructors are contracted on a course-by-course basis based on their individual availability. Teaching experience is helpful, but not required. Professional experience, educational endeavors, and appropriate certification, if required, are critical. Our students expect to learn from seasoned professionals who can share their knowledge and relevant experience in the field.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom, clinical site, or online environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.

Job Duties
  • Teach all courses as assigned for the entire duration of scheduled instruction;
  • Be fully prepared with the course syllabus and instructional plans for each class session following the stated objectives of the course;
  • Enforce academic policies and procedures of the College and the department at all times, and comply with all other institutional rules and regulations pertinent to classroom instruction and general employment;
  • Be available during posted out-of-class hours to students requiring additional assistance;
  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of competency-based education and utilize available educational resources for the assessment, improvement of instruction, and the development of teaching materials;
  • Take advantage of in-service training and other opportunities for continued professional development, including attendance at off-campus activities, as feasible and generally staying abreast of developments in the field of instruction;
  • As appropriate or as requested, participate in the program, departmental, divisional, and instructional meetings and other announced activities;
  • Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the program director and department dean in meeting the needs of the program, department, division, and the College.
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Art History
  • Must demonstrate ability to deliver coursework electronically in an online environment and can utilize multiple teaching strategies as well as in-person instruction.
  • Has a thorough understanding of the varied backgrounds and experiences of student populations and the ability to create a sense of belonging, support, and engagement that considers and values all students in curriculum development and teaching.

Additional Considerations:

  • Wide range of coursework in the area of instruction.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology into instruction
  • Prior teaching experience
  • Experience with on-line teaching

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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