Instructor – Art (9-month)

Employer

Edgecombe Community College

Job Location

Tarboro and Rocky Mount Campuses

Salary Grade

Depends on Qualifications

Benefits

State of NC

Job Reports To

Program or Department Chair

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: 03/03/2026
Closes: 03/25/2026

Target Start Date

08/10/2026

Expected Work Hours

Monday - Friday

Employment Type

Full-Time (9-month)

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate-level semester hours in Art or Art History.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in the discipline, e.g., MFA, MA Art Education.
Teaching experience in a community college setting.

Position Description

Provide quality learning opportunities that support students in achieving their educational and career goals. The instructor will be responsible for the integrity and effectiveness of the academic program. Primary teaching responsibilities include courses such as ART 111, ART 113, and ART 114/115, with additional assignments as needed. The instructor will be expected to contribute to the development, growth, and assessment of the program. The instructor will also oversee the college’s art gallery.

 

Essential Job Functions
 

Curriculum and Instruction

  • Collaborate with faculty and program chair on curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Develop and deliver course content, syllabi, and instruction across multiple modalities (day, evening, online, hyflex) and on multiple campuses (Tarboro and Rocky Mount).
  • Follow course descriptions in the common course library, integrating advisory committee recommendations, marketplace needs, and other input.
  • Implement active, learner-centered teaching strategies to promote student success.
  • Maintain safe, orderly, and well-equipped instructional spaces.
  • Arrange for acquisition, preparation, and proper storage of materials and equipment.
  • Curate and oversee the college’s art gallery.

 

Student Support

  • Advise and mentor students in achieving academic and career goals.
  • Maintain office and advising hours and availability for student appointments.
  • Provide support for all students.

 

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Complete required administrative tasks accurately and on time (grades, enrollment reports, book orders, attendance, timesheets, etc.).
  • Model professionalism, collegiality, and ethical conduct in interactions with students, peers, and staff.
  • Participate in registration, orientation, and recruitment activities as assigned.
  • Assist in the recruitment and mentoring of part-time instructors when requested.

 

Professional Engagement

  • Participate in college committees, professional development, and campus activities (e.g., graduation, department meetings).
  • Contribute to program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Engage in professional scholarship, creative activity, or community outreach to remain current in the discipline.
  • Collaborate with community partners to meet regional, educational, and cultural needs.
  •  Model professionalism, collegiality, and ethical conduct in interactions with students, peers, and staff.
 

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as assigned by administration and supervision.

 
Probationary Period Disclosure
Satisfactory completion of a one semester probationary period is required for continued employment. 

How to Apply

https://edgecombe.edu/work-at-ecc/

Contact Info

Jessica Balazsi

Director of Human Resources

252-618-6502

balazsij@edgecombe.edu