Sierra College

Art History (Adjunct/Part-Time)

Location
Rocklin, CA
Pay
$83 – $106 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 28, 2026

About this position

Art History (Adjunct/Part-Time) Salary: $83.45 - $106.66 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 09 Closing: Continuous Location: 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, to provide instruction to students in various aspects of art history, to develop instruction, provide lecture and laboratory instruction in a variety of teaching modalities, to evaluate students in art history and other related courses, and to do related work, as required. Need Help With Your Online Account?Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu. Examples Of Functions and Tasks Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum with the faculty in the department; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions; coordinate lecture and laboratory content with part-time faculty for consistency; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure. Lecture/Laboratory Preparation - ESSENTIAL: Review and select and/or prepare materials for classroom and laboratory use; prepare lesson plans; select textbooks; complete book order forms; may utilize technology in the classroom; may prepare materials for online and/or web-enhanced teaching environments. PERIPHERAL: Review and evaluate new materials; read current literature for lectures and/or laboratories; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter; familiarize self with operation of all equipment. Lecture/Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture and laboratory information in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important historical concepts; provide instructional objectives; outline major points of information; develop presentations; distribute handouts; answer student questions; encourage student participation; monitor student activity. Prepare and Maintain Online and Other Visual Resources - ESSENTIAL: Research available visual materials; develop, maintain, and access online databases of visual materials. Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, tests, and laboratory/classroom examinations; monitor student activity during examinations; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes; assign, read, and evaluate homework assignments; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on academic matters. PERIPHERAL: Refer students to appropriate student services. Shared Governance Participation - ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in departmental meetings and activities; participate in articulation/curriculum development; serve on employee selection committees. PERIPHERAL: Respond in writing to requests for information; serve on campus-wide committees; attend and participate in divisional meetings. Student Services - ESSENTIAL: Hold regular office hours; provide students and peers with a positive role model. PERIPHERAL: Advise students; participate in graduation; provide students with letters of recommendation. Develop and Schedule Gallery Exhibits - ESSENTIAL: Facilitate gallery operations. PERIPHERAL: Curate art exhibits. Community Awareness - ESSENTIAL: Act as information source to the community. PERIPHERAL: Maintain awareness of local community; speak before committee groups; participate in community affairs. Minimum Qualifications Master's in art history, history of art and architecture or visual culture/visual studies OR Bachelor's in art history and master's in historyOR Master's in art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in art historyOR the equivalent Click here for the CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook for further reference. This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted). EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION Did you know that you can also determine if you meet the minimum qualifications by going through an equivalency process? The equivalency process helps determine if coursework taken and/or professional experience meets the minimum education and/or experience requirements. If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources. Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institutio

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