Art Instructor [Part-Time Faculty Pool]

We are now accepting applications for the Adjunct Instructor Applicant Pool. Please review application material requirements carefully to ensure successful submission. The teaching assignment may be at the Valencia or Canyon Country campus, or other college teaching locations. Part‑time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure. They offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. We offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs.

Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community. Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources. Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.

Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.

Teaching Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.

Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class. Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for onsite and online courses.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements Possession of an unexpired California Community College Instructor Credential in Art.

OR - Master’s degree in fine arts, art, or art history.

OR - Any bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in humanities.

An official transcript documenting successful completion of any Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education AND official transcripts documenting successful completion of 24 semester units in the discipline at the upper‑division and graduate level, a minimum of which must be 12 graduate‑level semester units. (Please Note Hiring committees review all complete, qualified application packets. A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.

Conditions of Employment Assignments may include Monday through Friday (day and evening), as well as Saturday classes.

Adjunct Salary Rate: Starting at $89.24 per hour. (Link to Academic Adjunct Salary Schedule.)

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential/transcripts, background fingerprint clearance, tuberculosis screening, proof of eligibility to work in the United States (College of the Canyons hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States) and Board of Trustees approval as required.

Application Instructions All materials listed below are required to be considered for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply online by visiting our website at Jobs at COC . All application materials must be uploaded online or received by the Human Resources Department, located in the University Center, Suite 360, College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California 91355. If you require assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or for hearing impaired TTY/TDD View phone number on click.appcast.io.

District ACADEMIC Application.

Current detailed resume summarizing education and experience.

One formal, signed teaching evaluation may be substituted for one (1) letter of reference.

Each document must be dated within the last five years and have an original signature (fancy font type signatures not acceptable).

Complete College transcripts verifying educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position. Unofficial or copies of transcripts may be submitted for application purposes (please include both the front and back of all transcript pages); Copies of college diplomas are not acceptable in lieu of transcripts.

Important note on minimum education requirements: Units and/or degree(s) earned must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post‑Secondary Education. The candidate is responsible for providing equivalency evaluation recognized by the District for degrees and/or units earned outside the United States, degrees from a college or university not accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post‑Secondary Education, or if degree is not in the exact discipline required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the official application packet is fully and correctly completed. All materials submitted become the property of the District. Materials will not be returned, copied or considered for other openings. Complete applications will be kept on file for two (2) years from the date the application is initially received.

The department may review materials at any time based on enrollment needs and the Human Resources Office will contact selected applicants for the interview process. Only completed application packets that meet the minimum qualifications or established equivalency will be considered.