Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Art Instructor - Jackson County Campus
Job Duties
1. Assume responsibility for teaching subject matter in addition to good citizenship, respect for rights of others, respect for college property, and proper attitude.
2. Meet classes according to class schedule for the designated time periods.
3. Attend faculty or School meetings as requested.
4. Adhere to examination schedule unless prior permission is obtained.
5. Provide reasonable accessibility to students for conferences, advisement, or tutorial assistance. Full-time faculty refer to Statement No. 213. Part-time instructors are expected to be available at least one contact hour for each three-hour credit course per week or the equivalent.
6. Provide advising for students.
7. Maintain adequate records for all students and make timely reports as requested by School Chairperson or College Administration.
8. Utilize available instructional support services, such as Learning Resources Centers, offered to students and faculty.
9. Conduct evaluation of classes according to college procedures using the standardized evaluation instrument.
10. Ensure instructional methodology and requirements are consistent with the College and respective departments.
11. Follow established policies and procedures to enhance instruction and contribute to the successful accomplishment of college goals, course objectives, student achievement, and professional development. The role of faculty members includes responsibility for the content, quality, and effectiveness of the curriculum at the state, institutional program, and course level.
12. Serve as a public relations representative for the Community College system.
13. Supervise and participate in extracurricular activities as assigned by administrative staff.
14. Ensure adequate evaluation of students' progress.
15. As assigned, provide faculty representation on college governance councils as described in the college Planning Manual.
16. Participate in college or state level academic/instructional committees as assigned.
17. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by respective departments or college administration.
Classification Title
Position Number
499809
Rank
Instructor
Job Description
Incumbent teaches a full load in their discipline and also advises students. In addition, this Instructor is under the direction and supervision of the Chair of the School of Visual and Performing Arts.
Mandatory Qualifications
(M1) Master's degree in Fine Art, Art Education, or Graphic Design and at least 18 graduate semester hours in art from an institutional accrediting agency of higher education.
(M2) Demonstrated experience and working knowledge within the Adobe Creative Suite.
(M3) Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills.
(M4) Teaching experience.
(M5) Familiarity with basic Internet, e-mail, and word processing functions.
Desirable Qualifications
(D1) Community college and/or college-level teaching experience.
(D2) Multi-media instructional delivery experience.
(D3) Quality Matters online certification.
EEO Statement
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address compliance@mgccc.edu.
The College:
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.
State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.
Classification
Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
05/26/2026
Close Date
06/08/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):
Dr. Emma Miller
Dean of Teaching & Learning
Jackson County Campus
emma.miller@mgccc.edu
228-497-7627
