Art Instructor - Westmoreland County Community College (Job Opportunity)
Art Instructor - Westmoreland County Community College
Job Opportunity
First consideration deadline: April 24th, 2026
DivisionVice President Academic Affairs(DIV)DepartmentArt, Humanities, Social Science & Public ServiceJob Description
The primary function of a faculty member of the college is to provide quality instruction for the students by working with them in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities to help them develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity. Faculty members report to the dean of their division.
This position will remain posted until filled, however first consideration will be given to applicants who apply by April 24, 2026.
The start date for this position is August 2026.
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for organizing and teaching courses in accordance with the catalog description, course outline and syllabus.
Provide students in college courses with a written course outline and syllabus at the beginning of each term.
Prepare and deliver lessons that are pedagogically sound and utilize appropriate instructional technology.
Schedule regular office hours for advising and consultation with students.
Maintain accurate academic records of students and submit required reports to the dean.
Participate in the development and evaluations of the progress of learning.
Assess and document learning outcomes at the course, program and institutional levels.
Develop innovative methods for the use of instructional technology to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Recommend textbooks, changes in textbooks, and instructional media and equipment to the dean.
Remain current in the scholarship of your discipline and teaching methodology.
Other Job Functions:
Maintain printmaking facilities and equipment, including a Whelan etching press, a Charles Brand etching press, a Challenge proof letterpress, a screen-printing vacuum lightbox, and a shared Risograph.
Serve as a faculty advisor as appointed by the appropriate dean.
Perform special assigned duties incident to registration.
Advise students concerning academic issues and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
Serve as a member of faculty committees and attend all faculty meetings in accordance with the faculty contract.
Assist the dean with development of short term and long-range planning goals for their discipline and/or program.
Assist the dean with orientation, training and mentoring of part-time faculty.
Prepare for and participate in lay advisory meetings.
Maintain a collegial relationship with others at the college.
Participate in professional meetings and community activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in teaching discipline; or master’s degree in a related area with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline
Prior college teaching experience required, preferably in a community college setting
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in typography and printmaking preferred
Salary: $60,000 (minimum; salary placement to be determined based on eligible experience per the collective bargaining agreement)