San Mateo County Community College District

Part-Time Digital Art Instructor (Pool)

Location
San Mateo, CA
Pay
$89 – $151 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 2, 2026

About this position

Part-Time Digital Art Instructor (Pool) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07. Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed Mandated Reporter: Yes Campus Security Authority: No The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification. Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeach day and evening sections of art with an emphasis on digital mixed media or other selected art classes, both on campus and online Design and implement a digital art laboratory for both fine art and graphic applications Develop new curriculum in digital art Modify art curriculum as needed, including student learning outcomes and assessment processes Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment, and technology that will enhance the offerings of the art department Consult with students during regularly scheduled office and lab hours Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies and curricula Participate as a member of department, division, and college committees Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of:And currency in the discipline, and related technology appropriate to instruction, such as that related to digital art and information and communication technology, including the suite of Adobe programs Skills and Abilities:Successful teaching and experience in beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of digital art Commitment to and belief in an inclusive, collaborative working style/approach to teaching, with demonstrated experience working/teaching in a flexible and collaborative team environment An active exhibition record Design, plan, and budget for a digital facility Use online tools to support instruction Develop instructional learning outcomes and develop methods for assessing students' achievement of these outcomes, as well as to ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress, and use the assessment of one's pedagogy and examine its effect critically Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students' abilities and learning styles Use teaching methods that engage students actively in their learning, promote the development of critical thinking skills, and encourage them to become lifelong learners Use instructional methods that emphasize group cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter Teach students to create a digital portfolio of personal or professional artwork as a presentation vehicle Engage students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds Develop curriculum, both transfer-level and electives, and teach courses for an Art major program with California articulation standards Committed to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of San Mateo County Community College District Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, laboratory preparations, and student success Committed to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom through enthusiastic contributions to department, division and college activities Job Requirements:Any bachelor's degree(s) or higher and two years of related professional experience OR any associate degree(s) and six years of related professional experience OR the equivalent (see below). Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom. Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form. a) Degree Equivalence The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework. b) Academic Background Equivalence Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following: i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and ii. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major. c) Professional Achievement Equivalence The emp

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$89 – $151 per hour
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$2,605/ course, n=68
California median
$10,912/ course, n=293

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