Art Instructor

POSITION: Art Instructor LOCATION: Williston, ND WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Must be eligible to work in the United States.
There is no sponsorship for this position.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time, exempt, 9-month contract, benefitted position.
After a preliminary evaluation period, this position may become a tenure-track position.
BACKGROUND CHECK: WSC does require a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to beginning employment.
JOB SUMMARY: The Art Instructor is responsible for teaching Art courses and developing Art course offerings at Williston State College (WSC).
The successful applicant must demonstrate and maintain competence in Art throughout employment at the college; teach a course load of an average of 15 credits each semester of Art courses; teaching courses during the summer semester is optional for all faculty.
The Williston State College Art Program continues to be an asset to students.
The Art program provides an entry point for potential Art majors wanting to start their education at WSC.
Other students take advantage of course offerings to gain a varied liberal arts education while completing their Associate degree.
The Art Instructor will guide and direct the learning experiences of students through their knowledge, skills, and motivation.
The ideal candidate is student-centered and has a passion for teaching and promoting art.
Candidate must be highly motivated and self-directed.
The preferred candidate is knowledgeable on curriculum and assessment.
The ability to adapt and work with others in a dynamic work environment will be an important attribute.
The candidate must be able to support the mission of WSC.
Other college duties include advising students, regularly evaluating student progress toward course objectives, collaborating with colleagues to assist in course coordination, serving on select committees, and being involved with decisions at the departmental and institutional levels.
Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Art or a Master’s degree in another discipline and 18 graduate semester hours in the Art discipline or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Preferred qualifications: Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level.
Well-demonstrated public speaking and communication skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook email and Calendar.
Familiarity with online education and Learning Management Systems.
Demonstrated effectiveness in working with others.
Experience with curriculum and course development.
SALARY: $46,993 base with salary based on WSC Faculty Salary Matrix.
BENEFITS: Fully paid family or single health insurance, life insurance, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount, retirement, etc.
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: April 1, 2024.
POSITION START DATE: This position will begin in August of 2024 for the Fall 2024 semester.
ABOUT WSC: WSC is a two-year open-enrollment college in northwest North Dakota with the mission to provide accessible, affordable, life-changing, and life-long educational pathways to residents of North Dakota, the Upper Plains, and beyond.
? WSC provides courses for both academic transfer students and career and technical education students.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Fill out the WSC employment application, including a cover letter, resume, copy of college transcriptions, and information for three professional references.
For questions, contact Harrison Lucas, Williston State College, 1410 University Avenue, Williston, ND 58801, or email Harrison.
Lucas@willistonstate.
edu.
(Note: Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
) CONFIDENTIALITY OF APPLICATION MATERIALS: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.
27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists.
EO/AA STATEMENT: Williston State College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE NOTICE: Williston State College will be hiring one (1) applicant for this position and will interview the top three (3) candidates.
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date.
Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
NO SMOKING NOTICE: As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.
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