Art Instructor at Mt. San Jacinto College
Requirements / Qualifications
We have an exciting opportunity for an Art Instructor position located at our campus in Temecula, CA. Mt. San Jacinto College seeks an Art Instructor to teach and develop courses in Art History and Studio-Based Fine Arts. This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. The ideal candidate is student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success and will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming. Full-time faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact per week. Office hours are also required. Faculty are expected to participate in college governance through Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus, off-campus, and online classes. Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the district determines an extraordinary need, or circumstance warrants a higher placement. This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. This Academic assignment requires 176 service days per academic year. While this current vacancy is expected at the Temecula Valley Campus, applicants may be assigned to any district facility. The start date for this position will be Fall 2026 (August). REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS Applicants must upload only the documents listed below. Additional attachments will not be accepted and may result in the application being deemed incomplete or not considered for review. Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) Transcripts, including a foreign transcript evaluation report (if applicable) Cover Letter (Optional) Petition for Equivalence (Optional) Additional Transcripts
***The degree(s) listed on your conferred transcript(s) must precisely align with the degree titles specified in the Chancellor’s Handbook and as outlined below. If the degree title on your transcript varies from the specified title, your application will be considered as not meeting the minimum qualifications. In such cases, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Petition for Equivalence. For more information and access to the petition form, please visit the MSJC Academic Equivalency webpage*** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. A Master's degree from an accredited institution in fine arts, art, or art history; (attach transcripts) OR 2. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any of the above AND A Master's degree from an accredited institution in humanities; (attach transcripts) OR 3. The equivalent (NOTE: “Master’s in fine arts” as used here refers to any master’s degree in the subject matter of fine arts, which is defined to include visual studio arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and metal and jewelry art; and also, art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the “Master of Fine Arts” (MFA) degree when that degree is based on specialization in performing arts or dance, film, video, photography, creative writing or other non plastic arts.)
Requirements / Qualifications
We have an exciting opportunity for an Art Instructor position located at our campus in Temecula, CA. Mt. San Jacinto College seeks an Art Instructor to teach and develop courses in Art History and Studio-Based Fine Arts. This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. The ideal candidate is student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success and will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming. Full-time faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact per week. Office hours are also required. Faculty are expected to participate in college governance through Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus, off-campus, and online classes. Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the district determines an extraordinary need, or circumstance warrants a higher placement. This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. This Academic assignment requires 176 service days per academic year. While this current vacancy is expected at the Temecula Valley Campus, applicants may be assigned to any district facility. The start date for this position will be Fall 2026 (August). REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS Applicants must upload only the documents listed below. Additional attachments will not be accepted and may result in the application being deemed incomplete or not considered for review. Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) Transcripts, including a foreign transcript evaluation report (if applicable) Cover Letter (Optional) Petition for Equivalence (Optional) Additional Transcripts
***The degree(s) listed on your conferred transcript(s) must precisely align with the degree titles specified in the Chancellor’s Handbook and as outlined below. If the degree title on your transcript varies from the specified title, your application will be considered as not meeting the minimum qualifications. In such cases, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Petition for Equivalence. For more information and access to the petition form, please visit the MSJC Academic Equivalency webpage*** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. A Master's degree from an accredited institution in fine arts, art, or art history; (attach transcripts) OR 2. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any of the above AND A Master's degree from an accredited institution in humanities; (attach transcripts) OR 3. The equivalent (NOTE: “Master’s in fine arts” as used here refers to any master’s degree in the subject matter of fine arts, which is defined to include visual studio arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and metal and jewelry art; and also, art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the “Master of Fine Arts” (MFA) degree when that degree is based on specialization in performing arts or dance, film, video, photography, creative writing or other non plastic arts.)
Comments and Other Information
***To ensure a fair and compliant screening process, application materials must only include minimal personal information. Application materials must not include your date of birth, Social Security number, photographs, URLs, QR codes, LinkedIn profiles, or any other embedded links directing to personal information or external websites. The only exception applies to transcript documents where certain information may appear by default. Application submissions containing any of the above items will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered***
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Demonstrated ability to teach across a range of art-historical periods, styles, and cultures, with a focus on undergraduate instruction.
2. Sustained knowledge of institutional practices in modern and contemporary art worlds.
3. A record of successful scholarly accomplishments, including publications, conference presentations, grants, and fellowships.
4. Ability to integrate technology into art instruction, with demonstrated experience using a variety of teaching modalities.
5. Leadership experience, including course development, program design, and peer evaluation.
6. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines.
7. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from diverse and marginalized social groups.
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You must apply on the MSJC job board. Please refer to the Application Procedures in the job announcement for required documents.
Comments and Other Information
***To ensure a fair and compliant screening process, application materials must only include minimal personal information. Application materials must not include your date of birth, Social Security number, photographs, URLs, QR codes, LinkedIn profiles, or any other embedded links directing to personal information or external websites. The only exception applies to transcript documents where certain information may appear by default. Application submissions containing any of the above items will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered***
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Demonstrated ability to teach across a range of art-historical periods, styles, and cultures, with a focus on undergraduate instruction.
2. Sustained knowledge of institutional practices in modern and contemporary art worlds.
3. A record of successful scholarly accomplishments, including publications, conference presentations, grants, and fellowships.
4. Ability to integrate technology into art instruction, with demonstrated experience using a variety of teaching modalities.
5. Leadership experience, including course development, program design, and peer evaluation.
6. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines.
7. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from diverse and marginalized social groups.
Please click on the "Links Related To This Job" to view job details.
You must apply on the MSJC job board. Please refer to the Application Procedures in the job announcement for required documents.