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VISUAL ARTS/STUDIO ART INSTRUCTOR (POOL)

Faculty Part-Time

The position of Visual Arts/Studio Art Instructor is a pooled position and applications will be reviewed on an as needed, on-going basis.

Are you interested in pushing the boundaries of what education could be for a dynamic community college in a beautiful rural setting? If yes, then this is the position for you!

As a Part-Time Visual Arts/Studio Art Instructor, you will teach first and/or second year college-level visual art classes in one or more of the following areas: 2D and 3D Basic Design, Ceramics, Drawing, Figure Drawing, and Oil/Acrylic Painting.

If you have an interest in coming to work every day to invest in the vitality of our next generation's opportunities for career, personal and economic success, we welcome your application. We have the very best students, and our team is looking for the very best colleague to help reach its goals. Bring your energy, diligence, commitment, and collaborative spirit for student success to UCC.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: MA in Visual Art or MFA in Visual Art or MA/MFA in specific visual art media (Ceramics, Drawing, Painting)

Experience: Teaching experience required; visual art teaching experience at college level preferred.

Specific Skills: Demonstrated experience in specific media being taught; we seek teaching faculty who maintain personal studio practices.

Specialized knowledge: Ceramics instructors must formulate glazes, and operate/maintain kilns.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position;
2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience;
3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address;
4. Copies of educational transcripts must be attached at the time of application submission. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; official transcripts are required upon hire.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Umpqua Community College Honors Veterans Preference. Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Umpqua Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

Documents Required:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215)
• or...
• Letter from the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For information regarding Veterans’ Preference qualifications, visit www.oregonjobs.com.

If you wish to self-identify under Section 503 as an individual with a disability, please provide this information by completing Department of Labor Form CC-305 available at www.dol.gov.

Statement of Equal Opportunity: Umpqua Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, handicaps or veterans status. This policy affirms UCC's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all vestiges of discriminatory practices that might exist.

Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.