Printmaking: Part-Time Faculty

Company: City Colleges of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

PT Printmaking FacultyHarold Washington CollegeThe Department of Art and Architecture at Harold Washington College takes pride in offering degrees and certificates in Studio Art, Architecture, and Digital Multimedia Design. We are currently seeking a part-time Faculty to teach Printmaking the upcoming term. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and learning, commitment to the college's mission, and a record of demonstrated success in the classroom in supporting and cultivating student learning. Do you have a desire to work in a welcoming environment making college a reality for a large, diverse student population? If so, this is the opportunity for you!We are seeking instructors for:

• PrintmakingPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students' active participation in their own learning.
  • Create an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
  • Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
  • Help students reach their academic, personal, and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student's ability to learn.
  • Contribute to and provide leadership in the student's academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.QUALIFICATIONS
    • Qualifying Academic Credentials: Credentialing for specific courses is determined by college policy. Generally, studio MFA degree in the subject or a Master's plus 18 graduate credit hours in a related discipline allows an individual to teach within a specific academic area. Eligibility to teach is determined by transcripts, catalog course descriptions, and/or documentation from the granting institution that clarifies the content in the major is appropriate for the teaching assignment.
    • Discipline specific credentials are currently stated in academic policy as follows:
      • Printmaking Courses: MFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Printmaking
      • Knowledge of Brightspace and Zoom, preferred.
      • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of staff and students required.
      • Experience with a diverse, multilingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.For consideration, please submit the following (as uploaded attachments-please do not paste into application):
        • Resume or curriculum vitae
        • Transcript (Official transcripts must be provided if hired)
        • A statement of your teaching philosophy;
        • Professional letters of recommendationWe are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.Harold Washington College, located at 30 East Lake Street in Chicago's Loop, is a student-centered institution that empowers all members of its community through accessible and affordable academic advancement, career development, and personal enrichment. At HWC, employees contribute to the success of our students while enjoying competitive compensation and outstanding benefits packages. Build your future at City Colleges of Chicago and ensure more students complete their curricula - college-ready, career-ready, and prepared to pursue their life's goals.
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