City Colleges of Chicago
HUMANITIES & PERFORMING ARTS (MUSIC OR DANCE) PART-TIME FACULTY
City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
HUMANITIES & PERFORMING ARTS (MUSIC OR DANCE) PART-TIME FACULTY
HUMANITIES FACULTY, PART-TIMEHAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE, HUMANITIES & MUSIC (& More) DEPARTMENTHarold Washington College seeks part-time Faculty members to teach one or more courses in an upcoming term. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and learning, commitment to the college mission, and a record of demonstrated success in the classroom in supporting and cultivating student learning.We are seeking instructors for:VARIOUS HUMANITIES-RELATED SUBJECTSCinema Studies (Film appreciation, film history, issues in documentaries).Art History and Appreciation.Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies (Humanities/Arts-related).Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Studies (Various, Humanities/Arts-related).Philosophy (Logic, Intro, Ethics, Aesthetics, Social/Political).Interdisciplinary Courses (e.g., Literary & Visual Arts &/or Philosophy & Performing Arts).MUSICMusic Instruction (including Private Lessons in various instruments)Voice (Pop, Jazz, Musical Theater, Classical)Banjo and GuitarDANCEWorld (Various Emphases)PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.QUALIFICATIONSQualifying Academic Credentials: Credentialing for specific courses is determined by college policy. Generally, a Master's degree in the subject or a Master's plus 18 graduate credit hours in a related discipline allows an individual to teach within a specific academic area. Eligibility to teach is determined by transcripts, catalog course descriptions, and/or documentation from the granting institution that clarifies the content in the major is appropriate for the teaching assignment.In instances where an instructor’s academic preparation varies from the traditional credentials criteria, but the instructor possesses relevant qualifications or experience to the teaching assignment based on industry or specialized accreditation standards and contributes to effective teaching and student learning outcomes, a request for an exception may be approved by the Vice President via “Tested Experience.”Discipline specific credentials are currently stated in academic policy as follows:Fine Arts (Art History/Appreciation & Cinema) Courses:
Master’s in Art History or M.A. in Cinema;Humanities & Interdisciplinary Courses:
M.A. in Humanities or M.A. in Classics, M.A. in Comparative Religions, or M.A. in Foreign Language literature, or Master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in one or several related humanities disciplines. Vice Presidents may also consider the following related degrees to credential an individual for a content related course: Master’s in Art History, Film Studies, Foreign Languages, English Literature, Theater, Philosophy, Music, Musicology, Medieval Studies, Interdisciplinary Humanities, etc.Music:
Master’s in Music or Jazz Studies or Voice. Demonstrated involvement as a practicing artist in the specific disciplines or specializations may be considered;Dance:
BA/BFA in Dance or professional level experience with three years of teaching experience or genre specific dance certification with five years of teaching experience will also be considered. Demonstrated involvement as a practicing artist in the specific disciplines or specializations of the respective style of dance. M.A./M.F.A preferred.Knowledge of Brightspace and Zoom, preferred.Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of staff and students required.Experience with a diverse, multilingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.For consideration, please submit the following (as uploaded attachments—please do not paste into application):Resume or curriculum vitae (with two references)Transcript (Unofficial copies are acceptable initially, but official transcripts are required prior to hire)Chicago Residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!Harold Washington College , located at 30 East Lake Street in Chicago's Loop, is a student-centered institution that empowers all members of its community through accessible and affordable academic advancement, career development, and personal enrichment. At HWC, employees contribute to the success of our students while enjoying competitive compensation and outstanding benefits packages. Build your future at City Colleges of Chicago and ensure more students complete their curricula - college-ready, career-ready, and prepared to pursue their life’s goals. This is an exciting time in the history of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), District 508, the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation.
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HUMANITIES FACULTY, PART-TIMEHAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE, HUMANITIES & MUSIC (& More) DEPARTMENTHarold Washington College seeks part-time Faculty members to teach one or more courses in an upcoming term. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and learning, commitment to the college mission, and a record of demonstrated success in the classroom in supporting and cultivating student learning.We are seeking instructors for:VARIOUS HUMANITIES-RELATED SUBJECTSCinema Studies (Film appreciation, film history, issues in documentaries).Art History and Appreciation.Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies (Humanities/Arts-related).Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Studies (Various, Humanities/Arts-related).Philosophy (Logic, Intro, Ethics, Aesthetics, Social/Political).Interdisciplinary Courses (e.g., Literary & Visual Arts &/or Philosophy & Performing Arts).MUSICMusic Instruction (including Private Lessons in various instruments)Voice (Pop, Jazz, Musical Theater, Classical)Banjo and GuitarDANCEWorld (Various Emphases)PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.QUALIFICATIONSQualifying Academic Credentials: Credentialing for specific courses is determined by college policy. Generally, a Master's degree in the subject or a Master's plus 18 graduate credit hours in a related discipline allows an individual to teach within a specific academic area. Eligibility to teach is determined by transcripts, catalog course descriptions, and/or documentation from the granting institution that clarifies the content in the major is appropriate for the teaching assignment.In instances where an instructor’s academic preparation varies from the traditional credentials criteria, but the instructor possesses relevant qualifications or experience to the teaching assignment based on industry or specialized accreditation standards and contributes to effective teaching and student learning outcomes, a request for an exception may be approved by the Vice President via “Tested Experience.”Discipline specific credentials are currently stated in academic policy as follows:Fine Arts (Art History/Appreciation & Cinema) Courses:
Master’s in Art History or M.A. in Cinema;Humanities & Interdisciplinary Courses:
M.A. in Humanities or M.A. in Classics, M.A. in Comparative Religions, or M.A. in Foreign Language literature, or Master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in one or several related humanities disciplines. Vice Presidents may also consider the following related degrees to credential an individual for a content related course: Master’s in Art History, Film Studies, Foreign Languages, English Literature, Theater, Philosophy, Music, Musicology, Medieval Studies, Interdisciplinary Humanities, etc.Music:
Master’s in Music or Jazz Studies or Voice. Demonstrated involvement as a practicing artist in the specific disciplines or specializations may be considered;Dance:
BA/BFA in Dance or professional level experience with three years of teaching experience or genre specific dance certification with five years of teaching experience will also be considered. Demonstrated involvement as a practicing artist in the specific disciplines or specializations of the respective style of dance. M.A./M.F.A preferred.Knowledge of Brightspace and Zoom, preferred.Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of staff and students required.Experience with a diverse, multilingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.For consideration, please submit the following (as uploaded attachments—please do not paste into application):Resume or curriculum vitae (with two references)Transcript (Unofficial copies are acceptable initially, but official transcripts are required prior to hire)Chicago Residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!Harold Washington College , located at 30 East Lake Street in Chicago's Loop, is a student-centered institution that empowers all members of its community through accessible and affordable academic advancement, career development, and personal enrichment. At HWC, employees contribute to the success of our students while enjoying competitive compensation and outstanding benefits packages. Build your future at City Colleges of Chicago and ensure more students complete their curricula - college-ready, career-ready, and prepared to pursue their life’s goals. This is an exciting time in the history of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), District 508, the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation.
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