Ceramics - PT

Ceramics - PT

Salary

$77.79 - $94.37 Hourly

Location

Fairfield, CA

Job Type

Adjunct Faculty

Job Number

ADJ-CERAMICS-26

Department

School of Liberal Arts

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2027 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Solano Community College is seeking qualified applicants for part-time teaching assignments in ceramic arts starting in January. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or Saturday classes. The district may cancel classes or change instructors as enrollment needs are determined. Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty in Fall and Spring semesters.

Responsibilities

Responsible for teaching all levels in methods of clay construction, decoration techniques, and high and low firing procedures including reduction, oxidation, salt, raku, and saggar firing. Must provide instructions in accordance with established course outlines and expectations; inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations; meet administrative timelines and submit completed and required documents and reports; and maintain required student attendance and scholastic records.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters in fine arts, art, or art history or Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters in humanities

or the equivalent or possess a valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service in the discipline.

If you do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly as stated above, request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of application. Equivalency is defined as possessing the general education for the degree and the major coursework for the degree.

Note: All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Application Process Details

• To be considered for this position, a complete application and requiring supporting materials must be received by the application deadline.
• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.
• It is important that the application be thorough and detailed.
• Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.
• Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the candidate has been completed.
• The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position.
• Oral interviews will include a teaching demonstration.
• Travel costs related to the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of teaching; multiple teaching methods including critical thinking and problem-solving strategies; and college academic requirements and standards.

Candidates must possess a commitment to encouragement of learning and an enthusiastic attitude toward teaching, a commitment to equitable practices, the sensitivity to teach students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds who may have wide ranges of abilities, including the disabled, and the ability to relate to and communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty peers.

Adjunct faculty may purchase health and welfare benefits, at their expense, to the extent permitted by the District's health and welfare benefits carrier and/or broker.

Eligibility:

Taught at Solano Community College for at least two semesters (excludes summer session); must be scheduled for a minimum of 40% assignment at the time of enrollment in the health plan; enrollment periods to be determined each semester; once enrolled mandatory participation will be required (participation period to be determined); premiums will be made through payroll deduction and additional premiums due on a monthly basis by check to the Business Office no later than the 10th of each month for the succeeding month's benefits; and other procedures for implementation as determined by the District in consultation with the Association.

Employer Solano Community College

Address 4000 Suisun Valley Road

Fairfield, California, 94534-3197

Phone 707-864-7128

Website http://www.solano.edu