Continuing Education Instructor

Minneapolis College of Art and Design; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick and Safe time

Job summary

Minneapolis College of Art and Design is seeking part‑time, temporary instructors for Continuing Education courses offered both in person and online. The program covers animation, design, illustration, photography, textiles, and more, with flexible scheduling from 1 day to 10 weeks.

Instructors teach 1–2 classes per year, depending on need, with ongoing applications and interviews if backgrounds align with current hiring needs.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in selected area of teaching is required.
• Three years of experience teaching and/or curriculum development is required.
• Experience with diverse student backgrounds is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
• Experience with Google Suite or other cloud-based office suites is required.
• Experience with Canvas LMS is preferred.
• Advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create course descriptions by established deadlines, including content, prerequisites, materials, projects, and teaching methods.
• Develop the course syllabus with learning outcomes, calendar, and materials.
• Proactively communicate with students about schedules and content.
• Provide supervision to Teaching Assistants if assigned.
• Incorporate student feedback into course structure.
• Collaborate with MCAD staff as needed.
• Submit grades and course reports by deadlines.

Skills

Teaching experience

Google Suite

Canvas LMS

Education

Post‑secondary degree in teaching area

Tools

Google Suite

Canvas

Job description

Description

JOB TYPE

Contract

SUMMARY

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design seeks applicants for part‑time, temporary teaching positions in the Continuing Education program. Continuing Education instructors must be sensitive to college needs, employee and student goodwill, and overall brand equity of MCAD as an employer and educational institution.

DETAILS

This is an ongoing job posting for temporary, part‑time contract teaching positions within Continuing Education Adult, Youth and Teen programs.

The teaching position is for new and existing courses focused on animation, comic art, drawing, graphic and web design, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, textiles, photography, arts entrepreneurship, and other art and design related professional development topics.

MCAD Continuing Education courses are offered in‑person and online, with a range of schedules and formats, from 1 day to 10 weeks in length.

• Fall and Spring Semester: Weekday Afternoons, Evenings and Weekends
• Summer Semester: Weekday Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Weekends

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Continuing Education classes are planned approximately 5-9 months in advance. You will be contacted for an interview if your background aligns with current hiring needs. Most Continuing Education instructors teach 1-2 classes per year, depending on need.

RATE OF PAY

The starting rate is $57.82 per teaching hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create course description by established deadline. Course descriptions include course content, prerequisites, supplies, projects, and teaching methodologies.
• Develop the course syllabus with learning outcomes and methodologies, required materials, and a detailed course calendar.
• Proactively communicate with students regarding course schedule and content, answering questions in a timely manner, and addressing any concerns as they arise.
• Provide supervision and guidance to Teaching Assistants, if assigned to the class.
• Integrate student feedback methods into course structure.
• Work collaboratively with MCAD staff as needed.
• Complete end of semester tasks, such as submitting grades or course completion reports, completing evaluations, submitting any required paperwork, and other tasks, by established deadlines.
• Represent MCAD’s vision, mission, and values
• Create and embrace a community of equal opportunities and inclusivity.
• Read, understand, and agree to follow MCAD’s policies: sexual violence and sexual harassment; minors on campus.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Post‑secondary degree in selected area of teaching, required. Applicants without a degree may be considered if other qualifications are demonstrated.
• Three (3) years experience teaching and/or developing engaging curriculum, required. Relevant professional experience in the selected area will also be considered.
• Experience working with students from a range of backgrounds, required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, required.
• Experience with Google Suite or other cloud‑based office suites, required
• If teaching for the youth and teens programs: A license in K‑12 education (or equivalent), preferred.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems, Canvas in particular, preferred.
• Advanced degree, preferred.

ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to move around the classroom to support students at tables, desks and floor. There may be extended periods of standing.
• Must be able to move quickly to monitor students and ensure their safety while supervising.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, as well as being receptive to others’ perspectives.
• The ability to observe details.
• The ability to move boxes and supplies around campus, weighing up to 25 pounds.

BENEFITS

MCAD’s community of staff and faculty enjoy a dynamic, creative, and inclusive work environment. MCAD employees will accrue Earned Sick and Safe time as mandated by State of Minnesota and the City of Minneapolis.

BACKGROUND

Founded in 1886, Minneapolis College of Art and Design is located in the rich creative community of the Twin Cities. Recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approaches to art and design education, MCAD is home to approximately 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries. The college offers bachelor’s degrees in fourteen disciplines including arts entrepreneurship, design, fine arts, and media arts; one MFA; three online master’s degrees; and continuing education classes for all ages. Through the core curriculum, students focus on their careers and craft by learning technical and professional skills while developing their creative leadership capabilities.

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