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Art History Instructor
Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, to provide instruction to students in various aspects of art history, to develop instruction, provide lecture and laboratory instruction in a variety of teaching modalities, to evaluate students in art history and other related courses, and to do related work, as required.
Examples Of Functions and Tasks
Curriculum Development -ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum with the faculty in the department; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions; coordinate lecture and laboratory content with part-time faculty for consistency; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure.
Lecture/Laboratory Preparation -ESSENTIAL: Review and select and/or prepare materials for classroom and laboratory use; prepare lesson plans; select textbooks; complete book order forms; may utilize technology in the classroom; may prepare materials for online and/or web-enhanced teaching environments. PERIPHERAL: Review and evaluate new materials; read current literature for lectures and/or laboratories; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter; familiarize self with operation of all equipment.
Lecture/Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture and laboratory information in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important historical concepts; provide instructional objectives; outline major points of information; develop presentations; distribute handouts; answer student questions; encourage student participation; monitor student activity.
Prepare and Maintain Online and Other Visual Resources -ESSENTIAL: Research available visual materials; develop, maintain, and access online databases of visual materials.
Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, tests, and laboratory/classroom examinations; monitor student activity during examinations; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes; assign, read, and evaluate homework assignments; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on academic matters. PERIPHERAL: Refer students to appropriate student services.
Shared Governance Participation - ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in departmental meetings and activities; participate in articulation/curriculum development; serve on employee selection committees. PERIPHERAL: Respond in writing to requests for information; serve on campus-wide committees; attend and participate in divisional meetings.
Student Services – ESSENTIAL: Hold regular office hours; provide students and peers with a positive role model. PERIPHERAL: Advise students; participate in graduation; provide students with letters of recommendation.
Develop and Schedule Gallery Exhibits – ESSENTIAL: Facilitate gallery operations. PERIPHERAL: Curate art exhibits.
Community Awareness – ESSENTIAL: Act as information source to the community. PERIPHERAL: Maintain awareness of local community; speak before committee groups; participate in community affairs
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s in Art History, History of Art and Architecture or Visual Culture/Visual Studies
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Art History and a Master’s in History
OR
Master’s in Art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in Art History
OR the equivalent.
Knowledge of: ESSENTIAL: Relevant academic field; teaching/learning techniques and methodologies including classroom technology and distance learning. PERIPHERAL: The role of the community college in the educational system and the community; resource materials available in the academic discipline (online, film, audio and video tapes, slides, transparencies, etc.).
Ability to: ESSENTIAL: Access available resources and functions with the campus community and the school community; use acceptable English language skills; communicate verbally to large and small groups; read, comprehend, retain, and recall a variety of materials; effectively utilize social/interpersonal skills; effectively utilize counseling/teaching/instructional skills; effectively utilize problem solving skills; motivate students; work under stress; identify and define problems; compile and maintain records; set priorities and organize work; apply evaluation techniques and grading systems to instructional programs; prepare and administer adequate budget; outline lecture topic; work effectively with fellow professionals; develop valid tests; develop students assignments; patiently, tactfully deal with the public; communicate in a precise, firm, authoritative, but tactful manner. PERIPHERAL: Read journals and textbooks.
Physical Suitability Requirements: ESSENTIAL: Incumbent must be able to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation: Almost Constantly: Stand, sit, walk and turn to deliver lectures, other instruction, or instructional materials; to operate equipment and prepare laboratory materials; utilize hearing to respond to student questions, normal conversation, and telephone calls; utilize vision (near and far) to read written materials and computer screens to operate equipment. PERIPHERAL: Incumbent must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
