This is a full-time tenure track faculty position. The teaching assignment could include a mixture of day, evening, weekend at the Weed or Yreka Campus, and/or distance education and other off-campus locations.

The College is seeking applications from an individual who has the skills and characteristics necessary to provide exemplary instruction to students. It is a continuing goal of College of the Siskiyous to hire and retain people who reflect the rich diversity of the District and its student body.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Duties related to Art Instruction: Teach a variety of Art courses including but not limited to studio and art history courses. Assignments may include evening, off-campus and/or distance education, including asynchronous and synchronous classes.
• Classroom duties: Provide instruction in accordance with established College of the Siskiyous approved curriculum and course outlines; inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance and participation requirements in a course syllabus; effectively teach and communicate with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Interaction with students outside of class: Provide advice to Art majors on academic and career matters; assist department with Art Gallery, department outreach, recruiting and articulation with high schools and four-year colleges and universities; community connection and involvement; post and maintain adequate and regular office hours in accordance with the collective bargaining unit.
• Out-of-class duties: Maintain necessary attendance, institutional and student records, and submit them according to published guidelines; prepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to syllabus.
• Professional and curriculum development: Remain current in field; develop, maintain and evaluate curriculum including development and assessment of student learning outcomes; select textbooks; evaluate course materials; interact with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction and participate in the development of instructional methods, technology, and materials; work with peers in higher education to maintain currency of instructional programs.
• Interaction with colleagues: Participate in college governance by serving on college committees: participate in professional development, including flex obligations: assist with student and other educational activities in accordance with college policies: establish and maintain effective work relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in fine arts, art, or art history OR Bachelor's in any of the above and a Master's in humanities OR The equivalent in accordance with statewide minimum qualifications
• Commitment to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Note: Applications will not be considered until minimum qualifications or the equivalency process is complete. If applying under equivalency please apply as soon as possible. Applicants applying under "equivalency" must provide detailed written documentation explaining how their academic preparation is equivalent to the degrees listed.

https://www.siskiyous.edu/humanresources/documents/equivalency_masters.pdf (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters in Art, Fine Art, or Art History earned from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Experience with Canvas or other LMS.
• Commitment to community college education as demonstrated in personal and/or professional experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, other on-campus groups, off-campus community groups and educational partners.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to remaining current in the discipline.

Other Details

Salary:

• The annual salary range for a 175 day contract is: $64,045—$117,202. Starting placement on the District salary schedule is based upon years of experience and number units completed beyond the Master’s degree. New academic employees may receive credit for no more than 5 years of job related experience. Starting salary range is: $64,045– $86,367.
• Faculty members with an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution receive an additional $2,000 annual stipend.

Benefits:

• The District offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and qualified dependents.
• In addition, the District provides sick leave.
• The employee participates in CalSTRS through District and employee.

Selection Process:

After the preliminary screening, selected candidates will be invited to the campus for an initial interview with the Search Committee. Videoconference interviews (in lieu of an in-person initial interview) will be offered. Candidates to be interviewed will be selected from applicants who most closely meet the minimum and desired qualifications. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. The Search Committee will recommend finalists to the Superintendent/President for a final interview.

The District reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely filling of the position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available.

Conditions of Employment:

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements prior to appointment that include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprint processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States. A pre-employment physical examination is required for this position.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application or interview process must notify the Human Resources Office in advance.

College of the Siskiyous is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, ancestry or political or organizational affiliation.

College of the Siskiyous is accredited by the Accrediting commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Diversity Statement

College of the Siskiyous (Siskiyous) acknowledges and condemns the history of colonization of the Indigenous Tribes who originally inhabited the land on which our institution stands. We acknowledge their continued existence and wisdom regarding this place and area.

It is our mission and vision to foster a community that is inclusive, responsive and supportive of all of its members equitably. It is important for our students and staff to understand the history of our area, acknowledge the past, collaborate with our communities, and facilitate course work which empowers our students with the tools to lead with respect.

All members of the College community are responsible for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which differences are embraced, sharing is encouraged, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. We will continually assess our progress to ensure that diversity initiatives disrupt and eliminate harmful policies within our college community. Siskiyous welcomes and embraces students and employees from all backgrounds including, but not limited to: ability or disability, age, ancestry, body type or size, citizenship or immigration status, economic status, educational status, employment status, ethnicity, food or housing insecurity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, incarceration experience, language, marital or partner status, military or veteran status, national origin, neuro-diversity, physical or mental health status, political affiliation, race or racial identity, religion, reproductive status, sex, and/or sexual orientation.

The College strives to ensure that its diversity initiatives are anti-racist and inclusive. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate oppressive policies within our College community.