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ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR - ART - STUDIO COURSES

WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks part-time faculty to teach beginning digital photography. Adjunct Faculty teach and evaluate students, prepare and revise course syllabi and other educational materials. Part-time Adjunct Faculty will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. Part-time Adjunct Faculty contribute to the overall operation of the College, support the mission of the institute, and employ the philosophical commitment of the community college environment.

City Colleges is committed to building a culture of excellence that inspires everyone to become the best in class for students and the community. City Colleges has a set of Academic Excellence Pillars that set the attributes and qualities that embody what it is to be an excellent member of the faculty at CCC. These pillars emphasize City Colleges' focus on student learning and success, equity, and the importance of instructional technologies in becoming highly effective educators. Additionally, each pillar serves as a guide for supporting faculty through their life cycle at CCC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

              Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity and helps students problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies. 

              Designs courses that have clearly articulated learning outcomes that are student centered and promote students' active participation in their own learning. 

              Prepares syllabi that include student learning objectives and student learning outcomes.

              Develops and designs an assessment program that includes regular and useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria and records course grades promptly.

              Commits to engaging and improving upon behavioral commitments that foster inclusivity and a sense of belonging amongst students.

              Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in one's specific academic discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and technology and continuously reflect on and refine their craft.

              Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process.

              Fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student's ability to learn. 

              Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students' varying learning needs, abilities, and interests and to optimize student outcomes.

              Teaches in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.

QUALIFICATIONS

              M.F.A in appropriate studio arts discipline as determined by faculty with Studio Art MFA in related field

              Teaching experience at the college level preferred.

              Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.

              The ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.

              Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college. 

              Has a disposition towards developing the competencies outlined in the City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.

              Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System preferred. 

              Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification preferred.

              Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

FOR CONSIDERATION

All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review: 

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at time of interview)

Submission of additional information, including but not limited to a statement of teaching philosophy and/or letters of recommendation, is optional. 

If size limits prohibit you from attaching your documents, please email required attachments to WR_HR@ccc.edu.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

       Available Monday and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. for a 12-week session beginning September 21st through December 12th.

       Proficiency with industry standard photo-editing software, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, and Adobe Camera Raw Converter

       Proficiency with all steps of digital photography workflows from capture with manual settings on digital cameras to printing using high quality inkjet printers

       Seeking candidate(s) to teach face-to-face course(s)

SALARY AND BENEFITS

       Salary: $800 - $837 - $943 per Contact Hour based on Degree

       The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

       Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!