Workforce Development Instructor (WFD) - Community Arts Education Instructor

Harrisburg Area Community College; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community college is seeking passionate instructors for community arts education. This role involves teaching diverse courses such as ceramics, creative writing, and dance, allowing you to share your artistic skills with the community. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in their art medium and previous teaching experience. Join a supportive environment that values creativity and innovation, where your contributions can inspire students and foster cultural enrichment. If you are dedicated to lifelong learning and community engagement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with the course's art medium.
• 2+ years of teaching experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate arts education instruction and provide feedback.
• Record attendance and prepare individualized lesson plans.

Skills

Ceramics

Creative Writing

Dance

Jewelry Making

Photography

Adult Education

Education

Associate Degree in Arts

Master's Degree

Tools

Technology Equipment

Job description

Job Summary: Workforce Development Community Arts Education Instructors are hired to teach a variety of community education arts courses as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, courses such as ceramics, creative writing, dance, jewelry making, language, photography, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Arts or a related field, 3+ years of prior experience with the course's art medium, and 2+ years of teaching experience (or a combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job).

Licensing Requirements: Must be compliant with PA Child Protective Service Laws. For more information, visit this link. Valid driver's license required.

Hiring Range: $32,000 - $37,000 annually.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree, 5+ years experience with the course's art medium, and 3+ years of adult education teaching experience.

Job Specific Task List:

• 75%: Facilitate arts education instruction and provide students with meaningful feedback on coursework (Essential).
• 25%: Record attendance and prepare individualized lesson plans (Essential).

Job Type: Non-credit Instructor

Part-time hours per week: 5-10

Equipment Requirements: Candidates must provide their own technology equipment, including a computer with a current web browser, broadband internet, and communication devices. Accommodations are available upon documented need.

About Us: www.hacc.edu

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Core Values: A Circle of Caring

• We work together to shape and build our preferred future.
• We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation.
• We set high goals and strive to achieve them.
• We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.

• We are gateways to student success and opportunity.
• We promote respect, collegiality, and equity-mindedness in all we say and do.
• We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
• We are growth-minded, believing that each of us is capable of learning, developing, and growing to support our mission.

• We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
• We provide the most accurate information available in all communications.
• We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams.
• We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.