Part Time Shop Instructor II - second shift- 9-month schedule

Art Center College of Design; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA, is seeking an experienced Part Time Shop Instructor II for the second shift on a 9-month schedule. The role guides students through fabrication, craftsmanship, and problem-solving, and includes teaching beyond design shop operations.

The position emphasizes safety, mentoring, and hands-on instruction, with responsibilities in shop education, operations, and oversight of equipment.

Qualifications

• Technical school training and a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in using model shop tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary for working with students and peers.
• Proficient and experienced with speaking and demonstrating tool operations in front of large groups.
• Broad knowledge of tools relating to woodworking, metalsmithing, CNC milling, rapid prototyping, plastics, and mould making.
• Ability to work with materials such as wood, foam, metals, and plastics and demonstrate safety demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shop operations, safety compliance, and reporting requirements in the shop.
• Operate and supervise a variety of wood and metalworking machines to support students.
• Process faculty material requests and prepare stock materials as needed.
• Maintain and operate staff-only equipment to assist students and complete work orders.
• Deliver shop demos and workshops each term; mentor and train the Shop Instructor 1 positions.
• Ensure a safe working environment and enforce safety PPE and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

DEI commitment

Education

Technical school training

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Planner

Jointer

Panel Saw

Wide Belt Sander

CNC milling

Job description

ArtCenter College of Design is searching for an experienced Part Time Shop Instructor II - second shift- 9-month schedule to join our team.
The salary range for this position: $29.00 - $30.00

Salary Disclaimer: The official salary range for this position is the range posted on the ArtCenter College of Design Careers website. ArtCenter is not responsible for inaccurate or unauthorized salary information published by third-party job boards. Hourly positions are based on a 35 hour work week.

Finalsalary is based on education, experience, skills relevant to therole, and internal equity.

About ArtCenter

Foundedin 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a globalleader in art and design education and has had an international reputation forits rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strongties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. ArtCenter is aprivate nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and UniversityCommission (WSCUC).

Every position atArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals,strategic vision, and mission of the College.This includes upholding andcultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyonefeels a sense of belonging.

Reporting to the supervisor, the Shop Instructor serves as an extension of the classroom education and guides the students through the facets of fabrication, craftsmanship and problem solving. This position will also teach and assist in operations outside of design. Will provide coaching and mentoring to other instructors.

This is a part-time position based at our south campus. The position follows a 9-month academic-year schedule, with work occurring from September through May and summers off. The regular schedule is three days per week, Monday through Saturday, as assigned, primarily on the second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with occasional daytime shift on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Flexibility is required, as the position may occasionally require a staggered, remote, or alternative work schedule to meet operational needs, including weekends or assignments at different campus locations.

Essential Functions

Shop Operations — 20%

• Comply with policies, rules and regulations and reporting requirements relating to safety/heath, performance standards, operating procedures, processes, and training
• Expert handling in a variety of wood and metalworking machines in the shop
• Process faculty material requests as well as cutting various materials to stock material storage as needed
• Responsible for operations of staff-only equipment as needed (Planner, Jointer, Panel Saw, Large Band Saw, Wide Belt Sander) to assist students and process work orders
• Responsible for fabricating objects that support the new Model Shop tools and machines
• Responsible for light maintenance of shop machines and equipment
• Routinely check Model Shop satellite rooms and equipment

Shop Education — 40%

• Provide advanced guidance and information regarding projects, design, materials, techniques, equipment, and procedures.
• One-on-one mentoring on student projects discussing, teaching, and brainstorming on projects regarding aesthetics, techniques, materials or tools needed to complete their project safely
• Cultivate student skillsets ranging from beginning to advanced levels of fabrication focused towards improving their craftsmanship and understanding of materials
• Deliver shop demos and workshops each term, in an isolated class environment, focusing on proper tool operations as well as shop safety expectations.
• Work with supervisors in coaching, training, and mentoring the Shop Instructor 1 positions

Shop Safety — 35%

• Comply with and ensure compliance to safety, PPE, and dress codes in accordance with shop policies
• Attend required training sessions on assigned PPE and EHS provided by the College
• Maintain a safe work environment throughout the department
• Monitor and maintain shop tools in accordance with safety and maintenance standards
• Maintain situational awareness of shop activity through all spaces and rooms
• Assure that all students, staff, and faculty are always following safety standards
• Optional opportunity: Opt-in for First Responder training for injuries, blood, and bodily fluid clean-up, as well as Emergency Responder management to enhance your skills and qualify for a wage increase.
• Attend safety meetings and training sessions to stay updated on safety practices, emergency response procedures, and blood and bodily fluid clean-up, if opted-in.
• Report any accidents or safety concerns to the supervisor and actively participate in incident documentation.
• Contribute to monitoring the safety and cleanliness of the shop, identifying, and reporting potential hazards.

Non-Essential — 5%

• Help with the unloading and stocking of stock and raw materials in the Model Shop and from the loading dock
• Other related duties, as may be assigned

Required Qualifications

• Technical school training and a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in using model shop tools in woodworking, metal working, and fabrication or equivalent combination of training of experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary for customer service, including the patience and understanding required to work with students and your peers on a daily basis
• Proficient and experienced with speaking and performing tool operations in front of large groups
• Broad knowledge of tools relating to woodworking, metalsmithing, CNC milling, rapid prototyping, plastics, and mould making
• Proficient experience with materials such as, wood, foam, glues, metals, and plastics.
• Provide extensive safety demonstrations of shop machines, equipment, tools, and processes
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance requirements including hazardous chemicals and hazardous waste management
• Knowledge of safety procedures towards the use and maintenance of equipment, tools, and components
• Self-starter, able to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner, ability to multi-task, and while working with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff with varying degrees of skills and backgrounds
• Available to work weeknights and some weekends
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Prior experience in higher education
• Certifications in specialized areas relating to shop equipment

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a shop setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time using shop equipment including computers, hand tools, saws, power tools etc.; interactions with other individuals. Due to the nature of the work environment, there is exposure to loud noises, chemicals, fumes, dust and heat.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an shop setting; to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; including, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, squatting, and twisting; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight (50 pounds, or team-lift up to 100 pounds); to operate office and shop equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Regular and consistent attendance are required for most positions.

Vision: Must be able to have the visual capacity to perform activities such as setting up equipment, viewing a computer terminal and other normal technician work with or without correction.

Hearing: Must be able to communicate effectively in the course of normal business communication or exchange ideas with or without correction.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this job; they do not purport to describe all functions. Shifts are subject to change to meet business needs. Employees may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may be changed from time to time as necessary.

Revised 07/2026

Diversity Statement

ArtCenter is fully committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging not only in vision but in practice. Our path forward is predicated on our belief that multiple points of view, life experiences, ethnicities, cultures and belief systems are essential to academic and creative excellence. We strive to learn more about difference while respecting the rich diversity in our world, attending to important questions about racial injustice and decolonizing our curriculum. Our campus environment must be vigilant in supporting the full participation of students, faculty, and staff of every race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, socioeconomic status and political viewpoint.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ArtCenter is committed to a policy of equalemployment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees orapplicants on the basis of race (including hair texture and protectivehairstyle), color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices),sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/or relatedmedical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, maritalstatus, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer, or a record orhistory of cancer), military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry,disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and geneticcharacteristics), genetic information, request for family care or medicalleave, age (over 40), criminal background (Fair Chance Act), reproductivehealth decision-making, off-duty and off-premisescannabis use, or any other actual or perceived characteristic protected byapplicable state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended toall persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, includingwithout limitation, recruitment, hiring, upgrading, learning and professionaldevelopment, promotion, compensation, benefits, leave of absence, transfer,discipline, layoff, recall and termination. This commitment applies to allpersons involved in the operations of ArtCenter and prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination by any employee of ArtCenter. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Employee Experience and Engagementat [phone].

Applicant Rights (Prior Cannabis Use)

ArtCenterwill not request information from an applicant relating to the applicant’sprior use of cannabis. ArtCenter will not use information obtained from a criminal history about an applicant or employee’s prior cannabis use, unlessArtCenter is permitted to consider that information under applicable law.

Employment At-Will

All employment with ArtCenter is for anunspecified term and is “at-will.” Employees are free to resign at any time,with or without reason, and with or without prior notice. Similarly, ArtCenterhas the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. This “at-will” employment,which includes the College’s right to transfer, discipline, demote, or changethe conditions of employment with or without cause and with or without priornotice, cannot be modified, amended orwaived by any oral or implied agreement, and may be modified or altered only byan express individualized written employment agreement signed by both theemployee and the College president

ArtCenter Employees have a Mandatory Duty to Report

All employees who know or have reason to know of allegations or acts that violate ArtCenter’s Title IX Policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking shall promptly inform the ,Title IX Administrator/Coordinator or designee, or the Dean of Students or designee. Faculty, who have a mandatory duty to report, are required to disclose all information including the names of the parties, even where the person has requested their name remain confidential.

Pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), all employees who know of or have reason to suspect child abuse or neglect involving alleged victims under age 18 shall promptly inform local law enforcement or the county welfare department.