Art School Instructor—Creative Courses & Workshops

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts invites instructors to join the Kirk Newman Art School to teach across ceramics, sculpture, drawing, jewelry, and more. Faculty design engaging courses for winter to fall semesters and may offer workshops, with classes on multiple week or single-day formats.

Ideal applicants hold a bachelor’s degree with several years of professional experience and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, equitable education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of experience.
• Three years of professional experience in the discipline.
• Knowledge and experience in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized art-making environment.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging course descriptions for approval by Chair/Head in collaboration with School Director and staff.
• Communicate equipment, supplies, and classroom setup needs well in advance for approval.
• Develop and deliver course syllabi, lectures, and schedules and communicate expected learning outcomes.

Skills

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Three years of professional experience

Job description

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts invites instructors to join the Kirk Newman Art School to teach across ceramics, sculpture, drawing, jewelry, and more. Faculty design engaging courses for winter to fall semesters and may offer workshops, with classes on multiple week or single-day formats.

Ideal applicants hold a bachelor’s degree with several years of professional experience and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, equitable education.