Instructional Technologist A, Art and Design Full-Time Faculty
Interested candidates should complete an online application.
- Cover Letter of interest and resume required.
- Name and contact information of 3 references required.
- 10-15 images of your personal work can be uploaded to the "Link to Additional Documents" section. This is optional.
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with PA Child Protective Services Law.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
The Instructional Technologist A facilitates daily operations of the Art Department and assists the faculty in providing students a 21st century foundation art curriculum. The Instructional Technologist A manages all aspects of the high-volume ceramics studio classroom. They also provide support to faculty and students in Painting, Drawing, 2D and 3D Design, and Computer Graphics classes.
Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit.
Specific Responsibilities
Managing general maintenance of art studio classrooms and acting as liaison with facilities management as needed.Preparing materials for ceramics studio daily : making clay; formulating, testing, and mixing up glazes, keeping the studio glaze and slip buckets filled; loading, firing, and unloading kilns.Maintaining kilns and performing minor repair work on electric kilns.Maintaining equipment including slab roller, extruder, electric wheels, clay mixers, spray booth and compressor.Monitoring, ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory of departmental supplies.Maintaining and monitoring use of tools in design classes to include woodworking tools, sewing machines, and digital fabrication tools.Supervising work study students in ceramics, 2D and 3D areas.Managing and inventorying the sign-out and return of departmental laptops.Overseeing semester assignment, lock changes and clean out of art student lockers.Organizing end of semester photography of student work for departmental archive.Coordinating and managing signups for departmental bus trips.Assisting install and labels for department exhibitions, including April is Art, the annual student exhibition.Attending and taking minutes for monthly department meetings.Additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.Commitment to the College’s Mission : Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.External and Internal Community Relations : Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams.Collaboration : Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration.Respect for Diversity : Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom.Assessment : Full participation in the assessment of student learning and student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institution levels.Student Success : Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention.Leadership and Development : Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree required.Minimum three (3) years of experience in a professional ceramics studio required.A thorough understanding of clay and glaze materials required.Experience with the firing and repair of electric kilns required.Familiarity with woodworking tools, both hand and power equipment required.Self-motivated with the ability to multitask required.Good oral and written communication skills, the ability to work with a diverse population and the flexibility to evolve with the changing needs of the department required.Ability to work flexible hours required.Preferred Qualifications
Ability to support digital based courses including manipulation of digital photographs and images preferred.Previous experience in supervisory role preferred.Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps.Demonstrated experience teaching within a community college.Bilingual or other language proficiency.Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran or any other status protected by law, in matters pertaining to employment.
Full-time faculty and staff benefits include : College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance, Tuition remission, Forgivable tuition loan, 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution of 5%, Flexible spending accounts, Paid vacation, holiday and personal time, Partial remote work schedule for remote work eligible positions.
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