Non-Credit Art Instructor

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13684852 Johnson County Community College Position: Non-Credit Art Instructor Department: Workforce Development & Continuing Education Type of Position: Non-Credit Instructor Exemption Status: Exempt Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs. Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No Starting Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Position Summary: Life and Leisure (L&L) provides high-quality continuing education opportunities for individuals interested in exploring and expanding their artistic skills. Courses may include acrylic painting, drawing, photography, camera basics, iPhone photography, polymer clay crafting, and a variety of other visual arts topics. We are seeking qualified instructors to develop and teach engaging art classes across a range of disciplines. Classes are offered in a continuing education classroom setting during morning, afternoon, and evening hours throughout the week, as well as on Saturdays. Art instructors are encouraged to develop courses that draw upon their professional expertise, work experience, creative practice, or areas of significant personal interest. Through a diverse selection of topics, instructors help students enrich their personal lives, cultivate new skills, and explore their creativity. Instructors are expected to provide well-prepared, research-based course materials and deliver high-quality instruction that supports student learning and engagement. Required Qualifications: - Subject matter expertise in at least one visual art or creative discipline. - Strong communication and instructional skills. - Ability to develop engaging curriculum and teaching materials. - Classroom management and student engagement skills. - Excellent organization, professionalism, and reliability. Preferred Qualifications: - Adult education or teaching experience. - Professional artistic or creative industry experience. - Experience with a variety of art mediums and techniques. - Curriculum development experience. - Ability to attract and retain students through engaging instruction and course design - Experience with PowerPoint, Canvas, and Zoom. To be considered for this position we will require an application and resume. *Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions. Benefits Category For Non-Credit Instructors - More flexibility on scheduling - Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents - Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm. Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities. Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success. Equal Employment Opportunity: JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes emp oyment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws. Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ([email protected]), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 Col