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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSOCIATE -
Art Department, San Elijo campus

Closing Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012

POSITION AVAILABLE: One regular staff (non-teaching), part-time, position in the Art Department, 18 hours per week, 10 months per year (August through May), beginning in January 2013. This position is primarily assigned to the San Elijo Campus in Cardiff, but may be assigned to any district facility. The position may require working evenings and occasional weekends.

COMPENSATION: Starting $2,387.39 per month plus vacation, sick leave, holiday pay and enrollment in a retirement system.
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BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist within the Art Department by performing complex technical work in an instructional learning environment for a highly technical or complex vocational or academic subject area; exercise judgment and initiative in coordinating labs and other instructional facilities and materials of the assigned area of learning.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
(E = essential job function)

1) Maintain learning environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition; operate, maintain and make minor repairs and adjustments to learning equipment including electric and gas kilns, electric and kick wheels, instructional lighting, easels, shelving, and sculpture, welding and woodworking tools such as table saws and bandsaws; perform more complex or technical repairs and create specialized tools, instruments, equipment or facilities as needed. (E)

2) Assist students, instructors and staff in the use of a variety of technical or specialized equipment, materials and supplies in an instructional laboratory setting for ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting and other 2-D/3-D arts, and including microcomputer hardware and software, hand and power tools; design, modify and enforce lab procedures and policies. (E)

3) Monitor students in class/lab work procedures and projects, including during open lab times for all art courses on the San Elijo Campus; demonstrate safety and emergency procedures in class/lab situations; safely monitor fire gas and electric kilns; monitor hazardous or flammable materials; assure security of lab materials, equipment, machinery, computers and software. (E)

4) Develop, explain and demonstrate learning exercises and instructional materials to aid in student comprehension of course work; present information to students in a logical, accurate and interesting manner; prepare, distribute and explain lab orientation materials for instructional personnel and students; create signs detailing lab procedures and instructions; provide information on available resources to students. (E)

5) Research, order, receive, catalog and store supplies, materials and equipment; direct and participate in inventory of lab equipment and materials, assuring that adequate quantities are available for instructional use; mark equipment with approved identification; provide technical assistance in the preparation of specifications for equipment and material purchases; interview vendors to assess new equipment and supplies and recommend selection as requested; assess need for replacing equipment. (E)

6) Establish and monitor lab schedules for Instructional Assistants, hourly aides and student workers; provide work direction, train and evaluate the work of Instructional Assistants, hourly aides, and student workers.

7) Participate in the planning, design and construction of department instructional facilities.

8) Participate in course development and modification; participate with establishing department goals, priorities, planning and implementation; research material to assure that curriculum is correct, accurate and relevant; plan and organize displays and lessons by priority.

9) Assist in developing department budgets; coordinate purchases and other expenditures; monitor accounts as appropriate; maintain records and prepare related reports.

10) Set up and oversee labs, mixing and dispensing chemicals including chemicals for painting, ceramics and sculpture, issuing materials, setting up equipment/lighting/displays, properly disposing of chemicals and materials, checking in tools, equipment and materials and maintaining appropriate records; test, formulate, maintain, and mix low and high fire glazes, underglazes and stains for decorating ceramics; load and unload all ceramic works, and fire electric, gas, raku, pit fire and soda kilns. (E)

11) Assist in developing recruitment programs for prospective and continuing students; assist in recruiting students for assigned programs through industry organizations, committees and area high schools as assigned.

12) Maintain student records in order to assess progress of students; inform instructors of student progress.

13) Attend faculty meetings; attend conferences, classes and workshops to maintain, update and increase knowledge and skills in field of specialty.

14) Operate District vehicles as required.

15) Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF:
1) College-level subject matter of assigned area of learning.
2) 2-D and 3-D art materials and techniques.
3) Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
4) Instructional and tutorial techniques.
5) Library research techniques.
6) Basic reference materials and effective study techniques.
7) Recordkeeping techniques.
8) Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
9) Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
10) Basic math skills.
11) Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
12) Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:
1) Learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in a variety of procedural situations.
2) Properly set up, operate and demonstrate the correct operation and use of tools, materials and equipment used in assigned subject area.
3) Perform basic college-level work in the assigned academic field.
4) Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
5) Prepare and maintain records and files.
6) Train and provide work direction to others.
7) Understand and follow oral and written directions.
8) Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
9) Operate and perform routine repair and maintenance to equipment used in the assigned learning laboratory such as electric and gas kilns as well as electric and kick wheels.
10) Operate and maintain sculpture, welding, and woodworking tools and materials such as table saws, bandsaws, etc. Perform minor repairs to equipment.
11) Operate and maintain lighting, display, and other related items for 2-D classes.
12) Load and unload all ceramic works, and fire electric, gas, raku, pit fire, and soda kilns.
13) Test, formulate, maintain and mix low and high fire glazes.
14) Meet schedules and timelines.
15) Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
16) Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:

1) Education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in art, art history or fine arts* or related field and one year of closely related work experience (*fine arts is defined as including visual studio arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, metal and jewelry art, and also art education and art therapy); OR education equivalent to an Associate degree and four years of closely related work experience.

IMPORTANT: For work experience, a "year" is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months, or at least 2,080 hours.

2) Sensitivity to and understanding of people of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Experience with ceramic and sculpture techniques and equipment.
2) Bachelor's or Master's degree in Art.
3) Experience exhibiting artwork and/or curating exhibitions in contemporary art.
4) Understanding of conceptual theories in 2-D and 3-D art.
5) Experience ordering, receiving, cataloging and storing supplies, materials and equipment.
6) Experience repairing and constructing basic ceramic and sculpture tools and equipment.
7) Experience teaching or tutoring in an art studio environment.
8) Experience documenting art work using digital technologies and software.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply and submit application materials through MiraCosta College's online application system at https://jobs.miracosta.edu. Once you're in the system, we strongly advise you to read the information on "How to Apply" and the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) before starting the application process.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following items:

1) Application for Classified Employment which includes all work experience relevant to this position.

2) Cover letter addressed to the "Selection Committee" describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications, representative duties, and knowledge and abilities as described in the job posting.

3) Current r?sum?.

4) Transcripts of college coursework which provide evidence of meeting the minimum qualifications as stated above. Legible unofficial transcripts are acceptable but must state that the degree has been awarded, if applicable. Any degrees/coursework used to meet this requirement must be from a postsecondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. Transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States must be accompanied by a detailed evaluation from a formal evaluation agency. A list of agencies can be found at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.

5) Three digital images of your work (ceramic, sculpture, mixed media, drawing, painting, etc.). The images should be attached to the "Other Document 1", "Other Document 2", and "Other Document 3" links.

Note: Do not attach additional documents as they will not be considered.

The selection committee will review application materials three to four weeks following the closing date. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone; those not selected for interview will be notified by e-mail once interview candidates have been scheduled.

Offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon 1) successful completion of a pre-placement physical exam at district expense; 2) submission of a current tuberculosis (TB) test clearance; 3) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; and 4) fingerprint clearance.

Individuals with qualified disabilities who need accommodation with any aspect of the application and/or interview process should contact Human Resources at (760)795-6854 at least five days prior to the application deadline.

MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment which affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion.

Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.

PHYSICAL EFFORT OF THE POSITION: Intermittent standing, walking, bending and stooping; loading/unloading kilns, storing clay, making clay, mixing glazes, maintaining lab, filling chemical bins; cleaning sinks, mopping and sweeping of the lab; occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or less. Manual dexterity to use hand and power tools and other equipment in a safe manner. Ability to work at computer, including repetitive use of computer keyboard, mouse or other control devices. Ability to travel to a variety of locations on and off campus as needed to conduct district business.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT OF THE POSITION: Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and communications in person, by phone, and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds on a regular, on-going basis; ability to concentrate on detailed tasks for extended periods of time and/or intermittently while attending to other responsibilities. Ability to work effectively under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently, while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.

WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION: Primarily works in an instructional lab or classroom environment. Exposure to dust, dirt, intense heat from kilns, cold, fumes, steam, moisture, noise, etc., and the required use of personal protection equipment. Subject to frequent interruptions by individuals in person or by telephone. Intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion. May work at any district location or authorized facility during day and/or evening hours with occasional holidays and/or weekends on an as-needed basis. Occasional local travel may be requested.

MIRACOSTA MISSION STATEMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL GOALS: ?The MiraCosta Community College District mission is to provide educational opportunities and student-support services to a diverse population of learners with a focus on their success. MiraCosta offers associate degrees, university-transfer courses, career-and-technical education, certificate programs, basic-skills education, and lifelong-learning opportunities that strengthen the economic, cultural, social, and educational well-being of the communities it serves. ??Goal I. MiraCosta Community College District will become a vanguard educational institution committed to innovation and researched best practices, broad access to higher education, and environmental sustainability. ??Goal II. MiraCosta Community College District will become the institution where each student has a high probability of achieving academic success. ??Goal III. MiraCosta Community College District will institutionalize effective planning processes through the systematic use of data to make decisions. ??Goal IV. MiraCosta Community College District will demonstrate high standards of stewardship and fiscal prudence. ??Goal V. MiraCosta Community College District will be a conscientious community partner. ??THE DISTRICT, STAFF, AND STUDENTS:?The MiraCosta Community College District is one of California's 112 public community colleges. The district includes the communities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Cardiff, Olivenhain, Leucadia, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, and parts of Carmel Valley. The single college district is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees who are elected at large from each of the district's seven communities. ??MiraCosta offers associate degrees, university-transfer courses, career-and-technical education, certificate programs, basic-skills education, and lifelong-learning opportunities. ??The college's fee-based Community Education program provides a wide variety of classes, workshops, and excursions. Tuition-free, noncredit classes also present a variety of learning opportunities at the Community Learning Center and throughout the community. ??MiraCosta College partners with the North San Diego Small Business Development Center, which provides service to all of North San Diego and Imperial Counties.

MiraCosta College employs 178 full-time faculty, 259 regular classified staff, and 15 academic administrators. An additional 500 associate faculty teach in the credit and noncredit programs, and about 150 educators or contract staff provide community service activities. MiraCosta students are diverse, including representation from all of California's major racial/ethnic groups and ages. Diversity is also evidenced by student-veterans, reentry students, individuals with disabilities, and international students. The district boasts a long history of commitment to collegiality, civility, and mutual respect. ??THE SITES:?The district consists of three campus sites and a robust online education program. ??The Oceanside Campus, serving about 12,000 credit students, has been located since 1964 on a panoramic 121-acre hilltop site with views of the ocean and mountains. ??The San Elijo Campus is located in Cardiff, 17 miles south of Oceanside, on 48 acres below the bluffs overlooking the San Elijo Lagoon Reserve. The San Elijo Campus opened in September 1988, and now attracts about 3,000 credit students. ??The Community Learning Center in downtown Oceanside hosts about 4,000 students in the college's noncredit classes including English as a Second Language, the Adult High School Diploma Program, and other tuition-free, noncredit classes as well as some college credit classes. ??ACCREDITATION:
MiraCosta College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the California State Department of Education Office of Private Post-Secondary Education for training veterans and other eligible persons under the provisions of the GI Bill. The University of California, California State Universities, and private universities of high rank give credit for transfer courses completed at MiraCosta College.
?THE AREA:?Situated between San Diego and Los Angeles, MiraCosta College benefits from multicultural influences and cultural opportunities. Interstate 5, Amtrak, and Carlsbad regional airport provide easy access to either metropolis and to Mexico. The district, which extends 25 miles along the Pacific Ocean from Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base to the city of San Diego, attracts diverse ethnic and socioeconomic populations who live in urban and suburban communities. The intellectual environment is enhanced by the college's proximity to the University of California San Diego, California State University San Marcos and other institutions of higher education. Along with numerous theaters, galleries, and museums, residents enjoy a moderate year-round climate, which provides many opportunities for outdoor activities.

CAMPUS SAFETY: As per the Clery Act of 1998, the campus security report can be found at http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/police/downloads/safety_report.pdf

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MiraCosta College
Attn: Human Resources
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside CA 92056

Questions? E-mail jobs@miracosta.edu or call (760)795-685

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MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an educational environment which affirms and supports a diverse faculty and staff.

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