Utah Valley University is hiring: Adjunct Instructor - Art & Design - Ceramics/3

Utah Valley University is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Art & Design - Ceramics/3D/Sculpture.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design and teach courses in the field of study.
• Plans and prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary.
• Instructs and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and shops through using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluate instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods.
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
• Recommends students for advancement and graduation.
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Coordinates cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
• Improves professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by Reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications; Surveying and researching industrial and business establishments; Obtaining and maintaining certification and degrees as required; Attending professional and specialty courses; Keeping abreast of new development trends, and techniques.
• Maintains desirable and safe laboratory, shop, and classroom conditions.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in the subject matter or a closely related area, OR a combination of experience and education totaling four years.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s or doctorate degree in subject matter or a closely related area and one year of teaching or closely related professional experience, OR a bachelor’s degree in the subject matter and significant professional experience.

• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught, instructional strategies, and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
• Extensive knowledge of evaluation of instruction, curriculum development, program development, and evaluation.
• Thorough knowledge of the appropriate field of study,
• Thorough knowledge of counseling and advising techniques.
• Knowledge of work experience programs (if appropriate for assignment).
• Skill in public speaking and report writing.
• Ability to apply effectively general principles to specific conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions
• Ability to work effectively with people.

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