Job description

Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) announces an opportunity to work as a full-time, tenure-track Art faculty member.

The successful candidate will be qualified and willing to teach in the Art discipline in primarily a face-to-face modality.

The Art degree program at Lake Tahoe Community College is designed to provide a balanced foundation in both studio art and art history. Its curriculum is focused to meet the needs of art students who are initially developing skills and concepts and those experienced students who seek further development. The Art Department is committed to a structured environment in which faculty and students work closely together in an atmosphere which is responsive, supportive, and facilitates experimentation.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary Range: LTCC offers a competitive compensation package that includes a starting placement salary of $66,053 to $89,310 annually for faculty who hold a master’s degree or equivalent, dependent upon teaching and work experience, or starting placement salary for $83,229 to $103,579 annually for faculty who hold a doctoral degree, dependent upon teaching and work experience. See the faculty salary schedule for further information regarding education and salary placement.

Benefits: Health and Welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long term disability. These benefits also include full coverage of a gold-level medical plan which, on average, covers 80% of healthcare expenses for a standard population. LTCC also matches 19.1% of an eligible employee’s salary and contributes it into a CalSTRS pension account for qualifying employees.

This position is a 177-day contract over fall, winter, and spring quarters. This position is exempt from overtime compensation. 10 days of sick leave accrual annually.

LTCC’s Commitment to Diversity

Our ideal candidate will share and participate in LTCC’s commitment to the values of diversity and equity while serving its ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. Lake Tahoe Community College is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the surrounding California and Nevada area.

Definition:

The Art discipline is part of the Arts, Language, Humanities Meta Major at LTCC. Meta Majors are a key aspect of the Guided Pathways initiative at LTCC which includes improving student experience by designing clear degree pathways for students. As mentioned, the Art department serves all students at LTCC by providing courses in key general education (GE) areas and courses within the LTCC transfer degree in Studio Art.

Representative Duties:

• Teach assigned courses in the Art curriculum. Courses may vary by modality: online, face-to-face, correspondence, and enhanced virtual education (EVE). There is a requirement of at least half of faculty course load to be face-to-face instruction in each primary term. This is an on-campus, face-to-face position.
• The Art Department currently includes one full-time faculty member and several part-time faculty members. This position – as the full-time faculty member – will serve as department lead when needed by:
  1. Developing curriculum and maintaining a comprehensive instructional program in the Art department;
  2. Developing, maintaining, and assessing student learning outcomes for appropriate courses;
  3. Developing departmental budget and class schedules in collaboration with the instructional dean;
  4. Selecting textbooks and course materials (including Open Education Resources); and
  5. Assisting with the selection and coordination of adjunct faculty in the department as needed.
• Participate in full-time faculty responsibilities including faculty and departmental meetings, departmental planning, community liaison, curriculum development, and committee assignments.
• Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District.
• Refer students to appropriate college resources for information on counseling and other student services.
• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice, and/or bias.
• Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of everyone.
• Develop, maintain, and assess student learning outcomes for appropriate courses; participate in and potentially oversee the use of assessments for ongoing improvement.
• Develop and revise curriculum and maintain a comprehensive instructional program in the Art department.
• Build interest in and support the successful completion of the Art Transfer Degree.
• Consult and collaborate with appropriate college faculty.

The successful candidate will have:

• The ability to utilize culturally responsive teaching and pedagogy to support students and incorporate innovative teaching practices, including participatory and critical thinking methodologies.
• Familiarity with characteristics of community college students
• An ability to teach multiple subject areas
• An understanding of small college environment
• Interest in and ability to incorporate technology in the teaching/learning process
• An ability to work independently
• An ability and desire to foster student civic engagement across campus

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

As this position covers two areas of discipline, the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, Title V Regulations, requires that the successful candidate must demonstrate that they satisfy minimum qualifications for Art.Art

• Master’s in fine arts, art, or art history;
• Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in humanities;
• OR 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, creative writing or other non plastic arts.)

NOTE: Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications of the area for which they are applying. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply all evidence and documentation for the claim of equivalency at the time of application.

• Demonstrated ability to perform face-to-face and online librarian duties collaboratively, efficiently, and effectively to support student access and usage of Library & Learning Services.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all of the responsibilities listed above.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Lake Tahoe Community College adheres to Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to apply

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After review, applicants judged most suitable for the position will be invited to initial interviews. These applicants will be notified by phone on or about Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Initial interviews will be conducted by a committee of campus constituents and are tentatively scheduled for April 22 and 23, 2026.Finalists will then be invited to a secondary process on May 13 and 14, 2026. Travel allowances and district-provided lodging will be provided to qualifying applicants. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview.

LTCC reserves the right to return to the applicant pool at any point during the recruitment process.