Teach all courses assigned and assist the department in its endeavor to serve students and to support the mission of Odessa College. Teach courses in Art Appreciation, Art History, & Art Studio courses.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field; Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college; Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners; Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.; Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives; By ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn; Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity; Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities; Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner; Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means; Teach assigned courses in the curriculum; Teach Web, Web-enhanced, and ITV classes as requested, using a variety of instructional technologies including Tegrity; Teach collegeNow (Dual Credit) classes to locations in the west Texas area; Assist with recruitment, advising, and retention activities as well as participate in various departmental and campus-wide committees; and Perform other duties as assigned.

Master’s degree with 18 or more graduate hours in Art or a related field from a regionally accredited institution; Computer literacy; Ability to teach students from a wide spectrum of ages and from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including high school students enrolled in dual credit classes; Excellent work ethic; and Documented commitment to teaching excellence.