Salary: $65,473.00 - $93,931.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Number: 2023-FTFAC-CERAMICS
Closing: 2/26/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Ukiah, CA
Department: Instruction

DESCRIPTION

Mendocino College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track instructor to join our Art department as lead Ceramics instructor. We seek diverse, equity-minded candidates who bring new perspectives and experiences to enrich our educational community. Mendocino County, located two hours north of the San Francisco Bay Area, has a dynamic and active community of ceramic artists.

The Ceramics instructor will collaborate with the other full-time and adjunct faculty in the department to provide a rich educational experience to Mendocino College's diverse student body. The Art department offers a broad range of courses in studio arts, art history, and foundational theory courses designed to support students who are pursuing transfer, local degrees, and personal enrichment. The full-time instructors in the department also consult on the direction of the college Art Gallery.

The Ceramics instructor will primarily be located at the Ukiah campus studio. The Ukiah studio features 18 wheels, an outdoor workspace, and 3 gas kilns, 3 electric kilns, 1 raku kiln, and 1 gas soda kiln and 1 pit-firing barrel kiln. It is supported by a part-time ceramics technician who mixes glazes, fires and maintains the kilns, and assists students. There is an active student ceramic club and a long history of community involvement in the clay program. The Ceramics instructor will also provide oversight, in collaboration with the Dean of Centers, to the ceramic classes, facilities, and instructors in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, and dual enrollment locations.

Please review our District Mission, Goals, and Values at the following website: Mission, Vision, values and Goals

This is a full-time, tenure track position offering a 10-month contract (August-May). The annual teaching load is 510 lecture hours, 680 lab hours, or a combination of the two. The annual work year includes 164 instructional days and eleven professional development/flex days. This assignment may include day, evening, and weekend classes, online instruction, as well as travel to, and instruction at off-campus centers.

We recommend downloading this job announcement as you prepare your application materials for submission. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the screening committee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Through the online portal CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PORTAL, submit the following documents:

• Completed online application;
• Cover Letter that succinctly addresses how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you for this position;
• CV including education, experience, professional organizations, and accomplishments.
• Exhibition record and link to portfolio on website; including recent work and student work if available.
• List three (3) professional or academic references who can speak to your qualifications for the position and their contact information (personal references will not be accepted);
• Photocopies of all transcripts; a foreign transcript evaluation must be attached if applicable. Official copies of transcripts are required upon employment;
• A written response to the following questions (up to three pages total):
  • What attracts you to teaching at Mendocino College?
  • Mendocino College is committed to supporting all students with equity-minded teaching practices. Describe your experiences creating dynamic and engaging learning environments that meet the needs of students with a variety of learning needs and form a variety of backgrounds.
  • Describe your art practice and how it informs or is influenced by your role as an educator.
  • Discuss your interest and experience in collaborating with a multi-disciplinary cohort of faculty and students.

If meeting the state mandated minimum qualifications based on equivalency, complete the MLCCD equivalency application and include all supporting documents. Applications found at: MLCCD - Equivalency Form and Instructions

Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students.

SALARY, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation is dependent on education and experience.

Annual salary offered at $65,473 - $93,931. Step seven (7) is the maximum step placement based on year for year teaching experience or two years of FTE work experience in the field per step.

Please see the current salary schedule at: MLCCD - Salary Schedule

Benefits: With no monthly premium contribution from the faculty member, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes family medical, dental, vision, EAP benefits and employee life insurance. Additional voluntary life insurance is available for employee purchase. Benefits are effective the first of the month following hire date.

Paid Time Off: The successful candidate will earn ten (10) days of sick leave per year.

Retirement: This position is eligible for CalSTRS Retirement. Additional, voluntary 403{b)programs are available.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The successful candidate will support success by providing instructional support and institutional collaboration. This includes the following duties and/or assignments.

Teaching:

• Instructs all levels of ceramics, clay sculpture, kiln repair and glaze making as well as a required foundation course in 3-D design;
• Maintains current knowledge of the discipline and teaching practices;
• Support students in exhibiting their work through the college art gallery, at the annual CCACA conference in Davis, CA and the annual ceramics sale sponsored by the ceramics club;
• Provides instruction in accordance with the Course Outline of Record and schedule of classes; utilizes technology effectively to support on-ground, online and hybrid learning; reports on time for classes; posts and maintains student contact hours; prepares a syllabus for each class to inform students about the course objectives, grading plan, assignments, and attendance requirements; develops, maintains, and assesses Student Learning Outcomes; evaluates students' performance; provides students with timely feedback; submits grades and attendance reports;
• Teaching assignments may include classes at Center locations and/or in other art media as interest/expertise allows.

Department:

• Attends department meetings; works collaboratively with other art faculty to support the success of art programming and the college art gallery, which provides an exhibition space for students and exposure to contemporary art;
• Participates in program development and revision;
• Participates in curriculum development, review, modification, and deletion; provide leadership for overall direction of ceramics discipline across the district
• Develops and assesses student learning outcomes in the discipline;
• Participates in full-time and part-time faculty evaluations;
• May supervise student workers in the discipline and/or temporary staff in the college gallery;
• Makes effective use of instructional budget for the discipline, submits purchase orders, maintains related records; participates in the completion of program review;
• Provides input and assistance to the Dean regarding the schedule of classes, schedule changes, and the recruitment and assignment of part-time faculty in the discipline;
• Collaborates with the campus centers concerning classes in the discipline;
• Collaborates with the Dean to provide direction to the Ceramics technician;
• Coordinates maintenance of Ceramics facilities with the Ceramics technician and other relevant college staff.

Institution:

• Reports prepared and on time for meetings; attends in-service days, commencements, and faculty meetings as scheduled.
• Completes required flex hours for professional development purposes; serves on college committees.
• Participates in the processes of shared governance;
• Participates in activities to create and promote career pathways, including articulation with local high schools and four-year colleges; and
• Actively engages with program advisory committee.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office and classroom settings. This assignment may include day, evening, and weekend classes, online instruction, as well as travel to, and instruction at, off-campus centers. Physical demands include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs).

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check and completion of TB test.

Posses an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender/gender-identity, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and willingness to create safe and inclusive learning environments for all students.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in fine arts, art, or art history

OR

bachelor's degree in any of the above

AND

master's degree in humanities

OR the equivalent: If meeting the state-mandated minimum qualifications based on equivalency, the link below will take you to Mendocino College's equivalency policy and form that must be filled out and submitted with your application packet.


MLCCD - Equivalency Form and Instructions

(NOTE: "Master's in fine arts" as used here refers to any master's 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 that degree is based on specialization in performing arts or dance, film, video, photography, creative writing or other nonplastic arts.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College-level teaching experience
• Dedicated studio practice demonstrating engagement with themes in contemporary ceramic; current exhibition record.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Contemporary practices in ceramics as well as interdisciplinary collaborative practices within an art department, which includes fine and performing arts;
• Culturally responsive teaching practices, community college mission;
• Best practices in arts pedagogy and experience with online instructional technologies;
• Secondary discipline interests are welcome, particularly printmaking or digital arts and media.

ABILITY TO:

• Effectively instruct assigned courses using a variety of techniques and methods of delivery, including relevant online instruction;
• Evaluate and develop curriculum and instructional materials;
• Assess student academic progress;
• Develop course schedules; stay current in the subject area through continued professional development and active involvement in professional organizations and activities;
• Evaluate faculty;
• Maintain records;
• Prepare reports;
• Deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations using sound judgment;
• Work effectively with students, faculty, staff and the community;
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Work variable locations and hours, including evenings and weekends.
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above
Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be reviewed
Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials
Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant
Incomplete application packets will not be accepted Interviews are by invitation only
The college does not reimburse applicants for related travel expenses

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and by accessing your application profile.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT(Prior to beginning employment)

• In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States;
• Must be fingerprinted through DOJ and FBI and have background clearance; and Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).
• Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Sexual Harassment Prevention.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The Mendocino-Lake Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and to recruiting and hiring persons from diverse backgrounds. Diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students including first generation students, underrepresented students, and students of color. The District strives to employ and retain faculty, staff and administrative personnel who promote a positive learning environment and are well prepared to serve our increasingly diverse student population.

Mendocino College takes active steps to ensure equal employment opportunity and to create a diverse work and academic environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all.

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO STATEMENT

Mendocino College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. Mendocino College does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, genetic conditions, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), military or veteran status. Mendocino College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources no later than 72 hours prior to the closing date. Human Resources can be contacted at (707) 468-3065 or via email at HRRecruiting@mendocino.edu.

ABOUT OUR COLLEGE

Established in 1973, Mendocino College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is a vibrant and inclusive academic community, rich in culture, creativity, diversity, and technology. A fully accredited two- year community college, the District serves more than 6,500 students across four locations in the greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties. Complete with a friendly small-campus academic setting and a respectfully collaborative work environment, Mendocino College prepares students for a future of innovation and success.

The beautifully landscaped main campus is located in Ukiah, California. With views of oak- covered hills, sprawling vineyards, and distant mountains, the 127-acre campus is equipped with a state-of-the-art Library/Learning Center, high-tech Nursing Facility, and Student Center. The college operates three fully equipped centers in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, and Willits, conveniently providing our valued students with quality instruction, academic support and administrative services in neighboring communities.

With a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instruction, Mendocino College provides a wide variety of degree, certificate, transfer, occupational, and basic skills programs. Mendocino College students learn in a nurturing and supportive environment enhanced by small-sized classes, personalized academic advising, and several hundred dedicated faculty and staff.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES

Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of California's most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties attract many visitors. Agriculture, timber, and tourism industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing. Mendocino and Lake Counties have a long and colorful history as a premium grape-growing region within the state's famous North Coast wine country. A relaxed and friendly lifestyle is characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf.

Check out the local visitor guides to find out more: https://www.visitmendocino.com/ & https://www.lakecounty.com/

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mendocinoedu/jobs/3846894/instructor-ceramics

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