Art Instructor

University Of California - San Diego - Extension; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 13,392 - 37,944; Part time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in San Diego seeks qualified instructors for foundation-level art courses like Drawing and Painting. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree, subject-matter expertise, and experience in teaching adults. Instructors will design curriculum, deliver engaging lessons, and evaluate student performance. Compensation for teaching each course section ranges from $1,200 to $3,400 based on various factors.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area.
• Recognized leadership or authority on subject matter.

Responsibilities

• Impart knowledge to students through lectures and materials.
• Stay current with professional body of knowledge.
• Design syllabus and curriculum for courses.
• Evaluate student learning and assign grades.
• Create engaging activities to reinforce learning.

Skills

Subject-matter expertise

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

As part of our Professional Certificate in Art & the Creative Process, UC San Diego Extended Studies offers students a hands‑on approach to gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to develop as an artist. Instructors in the art program should have a comprehensive understanding of artistic processes and be prepared to teach a variety of foundation level art courses such as Drawing, Painting or Mixed Media.

Please visit our website to see our current course offerings. To ensure that our students receive the background and develop techniques necessary to meet their educational goals, we often add new courses to our portfolio. Taught by qualified professionals, our courses feature practical applications, underlying concepts, and current issues, which can be applied to students’ technical and artistic development. We encourage you to apply if you have an idea for a new course not currently offered and meet the qualifications outlined below.

A reasonable estimate of compensation for teaching one section of this course is $1,200-$3,400. The amount determined within the compensation range is dependent upon course modality, units of instruction, and number of enrollments. Instructional agreements are made on a section‑by‑section basis at the discretion of the University with no guarantee to teach future sections of this course or any other courses.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; are currently being investigated for misconduct; left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct; or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy.

• Use subject‑matter expertise to impart knowledge to students
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in field of practice
• Design syllabus and curriculum as assigned
• Communicate expectations to students
• Prepare and deliver course materials
• Evaluate student learning and assign grades
• Design interactive and motivational activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning
• Update materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum
• Respond to student needs and questions
• Create a high-performance environment in which students of diverse backgrounds are motivated to succeed
• Apply technology and leverage resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (e.g. use Blackboard or make arrangements for guest speakers)
• Handle mechanics of position according to deadlines (LOAs, texts, A/V, grade submission, etc.)
• Communicate with Program Manager and Instructor Services Team on a timely basis

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area
• Recognized leadership or authority on subject matter

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
• Highly effective interpersonal skills
• Experience teaching adults strongly preferred
• Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance preferred

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A portfolio of your artistic work is required. If you have an online portfolio, please supply the web address (URL) as your personal website on the following application. If you do not have an online portfolio, we recommend you embed a few jpeg images as part of your cover letter.

As an academic department within UC San Diego, all Division of Extended Studies Program instructors and courses must be formally approved according to the regulations of the Academic Senate of the University of California. Eligibility to teach a course is contingent upon this formal academic approval. Once approved, teaching assignments are “by agreement”. The instructor’s Letter of Agreement outlines the deliverables for the course, the course schedule, and compensation terms, and is subject to department policies and procedures. UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies makes no commitment to hire an instructor until it has sent and received a signed instructor Letter of Agreement. Should the course section an instructor plans to teach be cancelled for any reason, the instructor agreement, including rights to compensation for future section meetings, is voided. Remuneration is for classroom hours only and does not include time spent for course preparation or other events.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please complete all relevant fields in the application, and (optionally) include a resume and cover letter to provide further information relating to your professional and teaching backgrounds. Even if you upload a resume, you MUST answer ALL of the questions in the application, when applicable. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workforce.