Online Arts Teaching Instructor (Part-Time)

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); Sur place; USD 16 740 - 33 480; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

UC Irvine is seeking qualified part-time online instructors for the Teaching Artistry Certificate Program within the Division of Continuing Education. Positions are course-by-course, non-faculty appointments designed to train artists to become effective teachers.

The program emphasizes current knowledge in the arts and online pedagogy for diverse student populations. Instructors will develop syllabi, deliver materials via Canvas, and assess student learning while maintaining academic standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution; and demonstrated expertise in the arts.
• Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area
• Must be committed to the highest level of academic standards and integrity
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
• Highly effective interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools
• Current participation in professional associations
• Comfort in dealing with international professionals and students
• Experience designing/revising curriculum and measuring student performance
• College-level teaching experience (or the corporate equivalent)

Responsabilités

• Develop and update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI DCE Instructional Design Team and the Academic Program Manager as assigned and using approved syllabus template
• Prepare and deliver online course materials and learning assessments in the assigned format
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline the grading policies for the course
• Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes, and assign grades
• Post final student grades to the transcript system by set deadlines
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice
• Participate in required orientations and complete mandatory training programs by deadlines established by UC Irvine
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated quarterly syllabi; posting bio and photo on the UCI DCE website; signing quarterly contract; ordering required texts; communicating AV and classroom needs
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations
• Allow students to review their final exams/papers for up to 13 months following the last class session
• Use subject‑matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e.: make arrangements for guest speakers, etc.)
• Design interactive and motivational classroom 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

Description du poste

UC Irvine is seeking qualified part-time online instructors for the Teaching Artistry Certificate Program within the Division of Continuing Education. Positions are course-by-course, non-faculty appointments designed to train artists to become effective teachers.

The program emphasizes current knowledge in the arts and online pedagogy for diverse student populations. Instructors will develop syllabi, deliver materials via Canvas, and assess student learning while maintaining academic standards.