Part-time Art teacher Jobs in Columbia, SC

Job Purpose

Create opportunities for internal and external members of the college community to experience the visual arts through the display of a variety of artifacts and works of art. Work in concert with the VP for Advancement to develop and maintain all aspects of the Pryor Art Gallery and works of art acquired by the college. Grow the Pryor Art Gallery in a variety of ways with emphasis on quality exhibits, foot traffic / engagement and financial support.

This is a 29-hour a week, part-time position on the Columbia Campus.

Essential Functions

• Negotiate for and acquire quality exhibits that will enhance the community’s awareness and appreciation of the visual arts and that will have appeal to a wide cross-section of the college’s service area.
• Responsible for all aspects of an exhibit including but not limited to : contracts, insurance, arranging transport of exhibit, setup / removal, public marketing / press releases, social media and website, artist receptions, and purchases made for the permanent collection.
• Maintain records, location, and care of permanent collection.
• Participate in networking opportunities and grow relationships with artists, exhibitors, and community to cultivate support.
• In concert with facilities and security maintain and secure the physical space.
• Seek and cultivate support for the gallery through grants, patrons, and sponsors.
• Establish and maintain processes for electronic database maintenance and cataloguing (art inventory, visitors to gallery, etc).
• Operate within budgets and plan accordingly.
• Provide reports that provide necessary data for decision making.
• Seek ways to involve Pryor Art Gallery internally (student learning experiences) and externally through varied ways such as artist talks, demonstration of techniques, etc.
• Support, partner and assist with initiatives of the Office of Advancement / Foundation.

Supplemental Functions

Required Education, Training and Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics

Working Conditions

Hiring Salary Range : $ 30,470- $38,240

This part-time position is based at the Columbia, TN Campus.

About Columbia State Community College :

As Tennessee’s first community college (established in 1966), Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five of our campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents. Columbia State is known for excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

Columbia State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following :

Columbia State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, age (as applicable), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other category protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies :

Executive Director of Human Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401

931-540-2501