Description/Job Summary Students are introduced to African American arts and crafts from Colonial times to the present. The course briefly covers the evolution of the visual arts as a means of expression among this group of Americans, focusing on artistic form, functional application, and aesthetic merit. The impact of economic, political, and racial issues will be addressed as several influential forces that helped shape African American artistic creativity. Slides, lectures, discussion, gallery, and museum visitations, written and appropriate art studio projects are all components of this course. Monday, Wed, Friday: Time TBA, Start date, September 6th Responsibilities/Duties Overview of the Position: + Facilitate instruction through the use of slides, lectures, discussion, gallery and museum visitations, written and appropriate art studio projects. + Develop Curriculum + Assess and grade students' work in a timely and professional manner + Participate in Student Learning Outcomes Assessment (SLOA) Process + Attend Professional Development workshops and trainings + Communicate effectively with students as well as the office of English, Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts Required Qualifications + Master's Degree in Fine Arts or related field Preferred Qualifications + Two(2) or three (3) years of teaching experience at a community college