Yavapai College is hiring: Associate Professor, Visual Arts in Prescott

This is for a full-time position, teaching college-level Visual Art courses to a diverse student population and managing the operational functions of the 3D visual art labs (Metal Sculpture, Wood, Jewelry, and Lapidary) and the 3D design class which is part of our General Education curriculum at Yavapai College. Supervision includes ensuring student safety in each lab space, direct hiring of adjunct faculty and staff, budget management and oversight of recruitment activities. Additional opportunities exist for online instruction and in two-dimensional disciplines such as painting, drawing, and printmaking.

Reporting to the Division Dean, the incumbent will teach discipline-specific courses as needed using a variety of methodologies. Responsibilities will include course preparation and instruction; program and class recruitment; curriculum development; participation in the on-campus college community and continued professional growth activities; and creative program building based on needs assessment and in collaboration with other faculty. May be asked to teach other courses in disciplines in which the applicant can be credentialed.

Besides traditional class structuring, the College is also attempting to meet the varying needs of our students by offering weekend, year-round, and compressed courses of instruction and services. Since service to our students is our highest priority, instructors can expect to participate in innovative methods and assignments may be multi-campus and/or at clinical agency locations with the possibility of interactive, online, day, evening, and/or weekend classes.

In addition to a competitive salary and relocation for these 9-month positions, we offer generous time off (including a two-week winter break and a one-week spring break, 10 sick days annually, up to 3 personal days (from the sick leave bank), retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance at 2 x basic salary and more.

The key duties of this position are:

1. Supporting adjunct teachers with courses, syllabi, new adjunct needs, and assembling a successful teaching team.
2. Maintain curriculum and participate in course level and program level academic assessment; develop and refine syllabi; participate in all areas of divisional and departmental responsibilities; select textbooks and other instructional materials in compliance with developed college policies.
3. Be the face of the program to the college and business community.
4. Districtwide Art Department recruitment, including social media and outreach to high schools.
5. Participating in all regularly scheduled meetings of the department/division and professional staff.
6. Preparing preliminary budget materials for submission to the appropriate dean.
7. Participate in Job Fairs and Workforce development as outlined in YC Strategic Initiatives.
8. Integrate technology including Augmented and Virtual Reality into course design and use multiple instructional techniques in the teaching of visual art courses.
9. Knowledge of the safety protocols and correct usage of various machinery including polishers, welders, saws, grinders, bending machines, chemicals, etc.

Master’s degree in Fine Art in Visual Art with a graduation date before the start of the Fall 2024 semester from an accredited University or Academy. OR a Master’s degree or higher in another discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in Visual Art. Applicants who can provide evidence of 10 years of professional experience in the media or discipline to be taught may also be considered. This experience consists of but is not limited to, exhibition records, documentation of grant awards and professional use of the appropriate skills in the art. Potential instructors must provide evidence of a wide critical and public recognition and a record of teaching.

For questions please contact the Visual Arts Instructional Support Specialist, Keelin Miller at keelin.miller@yc.edu.

• Community college teaching experience
• Experience with multi-media technology to enhance student learning such as Virtual and Augmented Reality
• Experience with online and/or blended/hybrid instruction
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations
• Ability to teach other courses as needed in 2D visual arts
• Be knowledgeable in all phases of the instructional area of immediate concern, the application of design principals and elements in both a two-dimensional and three-dimensional format and ability to maintain strong links with local high schools.
• Professional practices as it relates to digital and traditional Fine Art techniques
• Possess ability to function effectively as a member of the faculty team
• Knowledge of Canvas or other Learning Management Systems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may vary based on assignment.

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