Oakland Community College is seeking a full-time Art instructor who will participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the strategic plan of the program and college.

Anticipated start date: August 2025

$62,440 - $70,857 Starting Base Salary ($62,440 - $112,678 full salary range for the 2025-26 Salary Schedule).

Potential for additional pay:

Overload – 60% over base

Supplemental contract

Coordination of Program

This description is intended to indicate the types of duties, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

• Experience and interest in teaching Art courses, particularly drawing, water color, and painting.
• Experience in curriculum development for college-level lecture and laboratory components, if applicable
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff
• Experience and interest in course assessment
• Willingness to coordinate adjunct section, books and lab materials, if applicable
• Interest in reviewing course materials for adoption for personal and adjunct use
• Recent participation in professional development
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to work as a team player in a multi-cultural, diverse working environment
• Experience in participating in campus and college committees
• Experience working jointly with laboratory support staff
• Proficiency using learning management systems (e.g., D2L or Canvas) for course delivery and/or assessment

EDUCATION:

Master's degree in Art to teach appreciation/ theory courses

OR

Bachelor's degree in Art and 5 years of recent work experience to teach performance/production/activity courses

OR

Associate's degree in Art and 8 years of recent work experience to teach performance/production/activity courses

EXPERIENCE: Two years full time (or equivalent) of recent experience teaching is preferred. Community college teaching preferred.