JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Adjunct Instructor – Art – Lufkin
EMPLOYMENT DATE: Until Filled
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Studio Arts or Art History from an accredited
college or university.
Knowledge and experience in teaching Studio Arts and/or Art History.
Willingness to teach face-to-face courses.
Preferred:
A passion for the visual arts and art history.
At least two years college teaching experience at the college level in face-to-face courses and some
experience teaching online courses.
A demonstrated ability to teach lecture and studio arts courses.
Special Demands:
Physical Demands
o The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
o While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
o The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
o The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Expectations:
Interact with a diverse student population.
Promote a positive work environment among colleagues.
A demonstrated commitment to assessment of student learning outcomes and a sensitivity to students
with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with
disabilities.
Work successfully as a team within all levels of the organization and know how to contribute to the
mission of the college.
It is the intent of the basic job requirements, duties, and responsibilities that these minimum requirements should
therefore, be referred to as a guide for, rather than a limitation to the services required.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The position will report to the Chair, Visual and Performing Arts for job responsibilities and other College related
activities as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual. Essential duties include but are not limited to the
following:
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
ARTS 1301 satisfies the creative arts requirements of the Core Curriculum; and
ARTS 1301 – 3 credit hours. A general introduction to the visual arts designated to create an appreciation of
the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and
evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts. 48 lecture hours.
Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:
Foster an engaging, supportive, and challenging learning environment in classrooms, laboratories, and shops;
Teach assigned course sections according to the College Catalog description, the syllabus, and the schedule of
classes;
Conduct learning assessments and implement improvements based on the analysis of the results as directed;
Maintain appropriate order and control of instructional settings to ensure a productive and engaging learning
environment;
Report disruptive or inappropriate student behavior to the Executive Director of Student Affairs as necessary
for the administration of the Student Conduct and Discipline Program (see: FLB Local);
Appropriately exercise the authority to direct students who exhibit disruptive or inappropriate behavior to
leave the instructional setting immediately;
At the beginning of each semester, distribute appropriate course information to students in each class
according to the instructional arrangements policy (see: EC Regulation);
Emphasize to students the importance of prompt, regular, and continuous class attendance according to the
admission and attendance policy (see: FBD Regulation);
Maintain accurate attendance and academic records of students enrolled in assigned course sections according
to the grading and credit policy and procedures (see: EGA Regulation);
Submit semester class rolls, final class rolls, final grades, and grade book records to the Registrar’s Office
according to the directives of the Office;
Provide regular and appropriate feedback to students enrolled in assigned course sections to help them gauge
their academic performance and their acquisition of course content;
Develop and proctor all examinations administered in assigned course sections;
Appropriately refer students to the Executive Director of Student Affairs for personal, health, or other issues;
Provide accommodations to students with disabilities as directed by Student Affairs; and
Execute assigned course sections in accordance with the approved course syllabi.
CONTRACT & SALARY:
Salary is competitive, based on the Angelina College Salary Schedule as defined for part-time instructors. Proof of
identify and eligibility to work in the United States must be verified for the successful candidate.
SCHEDULE:
A letter of interest, completed application form, a resume, and college transcripts are required for an applicant to be
considered. Please visit the Angelina College portal at https://myac.angelina.edu/ICS/AC_Employment/ to apply.
Screening of qualified applicants will begin and continue until the position is filled. This is a security sensitive
position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for the
position.
Angelina College is a comprehensive community college of 5,200 students located in Lufkin, Angelina County,
Texas, and serving twelve counties of East Texas. Lufkin is a city of 38,000 people, situated about 120 miles
northeast of Houston, 112 miles southwest of Shreveport, Louisiana, and 165 miles southeast of Dallas.
Angelina College reserves the right to extend search or not offer position advertised.
Angelina College provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Angelina College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.