Ceramics Engineer jobs in Fairfield, CA

Posting Number: F01103
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:

Description of Position:
Diablo Valley College is seeking to add to its pool of adjunct faculty who can teach printmaking and/or 2D and/or ceramics in the art department. We are hiring for an adjunct pool for Fall 2024 and/or Spring 2025 semesters, with possible courses in subsequent semesters. These courses are often taught stacked in tandem.

Desirable Qualifications:

• The applicant will have prior introductory level teaching experience.
• They will have a knowledge of the tools and equipment utilized in an educational art studio space.
• Experience in teaching courses similar to those listed in the job description.
• Varied knowledge in their field as evidenced by a resume and portfolio which reflects dedication to an artistic practice via exhibitions and technical experience.
• Professional experience working with and teaching a diverse student population in a multi-cultural college environment.
• A history of maintaining good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and community contacts.
• Proven ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment.

Applicants will be familiar with one (or more) of the disciplines below:

Printmaking:

• The applicant has experience teaching a printmaking course and introductory design and/or drawing course at the college level.
• Examples of courses that might be taught in this position include: ART-109 Monotype & Mixed Media, ART-110 Introduction to Printmaking, ART-111 & 112 Etching I & II, ART-114 Woodblock, and ART-116 Screen Print

2D:

• The applicant has experience teaching an introductory design course and/or drawing course and/or painting course at the college level.
• The applicant will have experience teaching traditional watercolor techniques at the college level OR present work that demonstrates proficiency in traditional watercolor techniques.
• Examples of courses that might be taught in this position include: ART-101 Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design, ART-105 Introduction to Drawing , ART-106 Drawing in Color, ART-120/121 Watercolor I & II, ART-126/127 Painting I & II

Ceramics:

• The applicant has experience teaching an introductory ceramics course at the college level.
• The applicant has prior experience and knowledge of wheel and hand-built ceramics techniques.
• Examples of courses that might be taught in this position include: ART-152/153 Wheel-Thrown Pottery I & II, ART-154 Hand-Built Ceramics I, ART-155 Ceramic Sculpture I, ART-156 Figurative Ceramics I

Please clearly state in your application what area(s) you are applying to.

Inquiries:
For inquiries regarding this position, please contact Nicole White via email at: nwhite756@dvc.edu or by phone at: (925) 969-2263.

Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: D3010-Art & Photography

Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Masters in Fine Arts, Art, or Art History
OR
Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters in Humanities
OR the equivalent

(NOTE: Masters in Fine Arts as used here refers to any Masters degree in the subject matter of Fine Arts, which is defined to include Visual Studio Arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and metal and jewelry art; and also art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree when the degree is based on specialization in performing arts or dance, film, video, photography, creative writing or other non-plastic arts.

An equivalency form found here will need to be completed for those applicants without the Masters or Bachelors in the proper field.)

Desirable Qualifications:
Able to teach one or more of the following: Monotype, Screen Print, Etching, Woodblock, Drawing, Painting, Watercolor, Figure Drawing, Figure Painting, Wheel-thrown Pottery, Hand-Built Ceramics, Sculptural Ceramics, Figurative Ceramics

Job Open Date: 04/12/2024
Job Close Date: 5/10/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Fall 2024
# of Months: 5