The Adjunct Art Instructor is responsible for providing quality art instruction to Associate of Fine Arts-Visual Arts students and other LCC students needing General Education Art courses. The instructor will utilize seated, online, and studio learning environments at multiple campuses. The instructor is responsible for providing whole group instruction for students to successfully complete degree requirements in an engaging environment, and for promoting the arts in the local and surrounding community through visible, vibrant, and engaging means.

Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College: 

Mastery of Subject Matter

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline
• Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline
• Connect the subject matter with related fields
• Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences and/or workshops
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate

Teaching Performance

• Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
• Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives

Evaluation of Student Learning

• Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
• Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

Support of College Policies and Procedures

• Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment
• Teach credit or non-credit courses in the teaching discipline as needed
• Post and maintain virtual contact hours to ensure accessibility to students for advisement and consultation
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources
• Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual

Participation in College, Division, Department, and Program Activities

• Participate in meetings and events as required
• Respond in a timely manner to requests for information
• Support both part-time and full-time colleagues
• Contribute to program, department, and division curriculum development processes
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a team member

Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

• Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans
• Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels
• Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
• Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College
• Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff

Other duties of the Art Instructor include, but are not limited to:

• Showcase student/faculty art, sculptures, ceramics, etc. on campus and at community art exhibitions in conjunction with the Art Department
• Ensure the art lab and curriculum spaces are clean, organized, and presentable as a visible art space
• Direct students in laboratory classes; train and supervise activities of students in lab settings; assist students with lab assignments and related activities
• Ensure that equipment, materials, and other resources such as instructional aids are available for classes
• Help in maintaining art lab equipment and if needed, request maintenance or inform Lead Art Instructor of need of attention
• Plan and implement course-specific instruction
• Serve as a resource for student resolutions
• Remain abreast of/involved in local art events and encourage LCC students' participation
• Support a vibrant presence of the LCC AFA-Visual Art Program in Lenoir, Jones, Greene, and surrounding counties

Working Conditions

• Typical classroom and laboratory environment
• Frequent travel between buildings on campus and travel between LCC campuses 
• Frequent listening to and talking with students and other faculty and staff members 
• Infrequent sitting at a desk or workstation using a telephone, computer, keyboard, and mouse

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.