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University Of California - San Diego - Extension is hiring: Art Instructor in Sa

University Of California - San Diego - Extension, San Diego, CA, United States


As part of our Professional Certificate in Art & the Creative Process, UC San Diego Extended Studies offers students a hands‑on approach to gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to develop as an artist. Instructors in the art program should have a comprehensive understanding of artistic processes and be prepared to teach a variety of foundation level art courses such as Drawing, Painting or Mixed Media.

Please visit our website to see our current course offerings. To ensure that our students receive the background and develop techniques necessary to meet their educational goals, we often add new courses to our portfolio. Taught by qualified professionals, our courses feature practical applications, underlying concepts, and current issues, which can be applied to students’ technical and artistic development. We encourage you to apply if you have an idea for a new course not currently offered and meet the qualifications outlined below.

A reasonable estimate of compensation for teaching one section of this course is $1,200-$3,400. The amount determined within the compensation range is dependent upon course modality, units of instruction, and number of enrollments. Instructional agreements are made on a section‑by‑section basis at the discretion of the University with no guarantee to teach future sections of this course or any other courses.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; are currently being investigated for misconduct; left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct; or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

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Use subject‑matter expertise to impart knowledge to students

Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in field of practice

Design syllabus and curriculum as assigned

Communicate expectations to students

Prepare and deliver course materials

Evaluate student learning and assign grades

Design interactive and motivational 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

Respond to student needs and questions

Create a high-performance environment in which students of diverse backgrounds are motivated to succeed

Apply technology and leverage resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (e.g. use Blackboard or make arrangements for guest speakers)

Handle mechanics of position according to deadlines (LOAs, texts, A/V, grade submission, etc.)

Communicate with Program Manager and Instructor Services Team on a timely basis

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area

Recognized leadership or authority on subject matter

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information

Highly effective interpersonal skills

Experience teaching adults strongly preferred

Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance preferred

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
A portfolio of your artistic work is required. If you have an online portfolio, please supply the web address (URL) as your personal website on the following application. If you do not have an online portfolio, we recommend you embed a few jpeg images as part of your cover letter.

As an academic department within UC San Diego, all Division of Extended Studies Program instructors and courses must be formally approved according to the regulations of the Academic Senate of the University of California. Eligibility to teach a course is contingent upon this formal academic approval. Once approved, teaching assignments are “by agreement”. The instructor’s Letter of Agreement outlines the deliverables for the course, the course schedule, and compensation terms, and is subject to department policies and procedures. UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies makes no commitment to hire an instructor until it has sent and received a signed instructor Letter of Agreement. Should the course section an instructor plans to teach be cancelled for any reason, the instructor agreement, including rights to compensation for future section meetings, is voided. Remuneration is for classroom hours only and does not include time spent for course preparation or other events.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please complete all relevant fields in the application, and (optionally) include a resume and cover letter to provide further information relating to your professional and teaching backgrounds. Even if you upload a resume, you MUST answer ALL of the questions in the application, when applicable. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer
UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workforce.

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In Summary: UC San Diego Extended Studies offers students a hands‑on approach to gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to develop as an artist . Instructors in the art program should have a comprehensive understanding of artistic processes and be prepared to teach a variety of foundation level art courses such as Drawing, Painting or Mixed Media .

En Español: Como parte de nuestro Certificado Profesional en Arte y el Proceso Creativo, UC San Diego Extended Studies ofrece a los estudiantes un enfoque práctico para adquirir los conocimientos y habilidades necesarios para desarrollarse como artista. Los instructores del programa de arte deben tener una comprensión integral de los procesos artísticos y estar preparados para enseñar una variedad de cursos de nivel fundacional como dibujo, pintura o medios mixtos. Por favor visite nuestra página web para ver nuestras ofertas actuales. Para asegurarnos de que nuestros estudiantes reciban la formación y las técnicas necesarias para cumplir con sus objetivos educativos, a menudo agregamos nuevos cursos a nuestra cartera. Enseñados por profesionales calificados, nuestros cursos cuentan con aplicaciones prácticas, conceptos subyacontractos y temas actuales, que se pueden aplicar a los alumnos desarrollo técnico y artístico. Le animamos a solicitar si tiene una idea para un nuevo curso no descrito y satisfacer las calificaciones actualmente indicadas. Los acuerdos de instrucción se realizan a discreción de la universidad, por sección y sin ninguna garantía para enseñar futuras secciones del curso. Como condición de empleo, el finalista deberá revelar si está sujeto a decisiones administrativas o judiciales definitivas en los últimos siete años que determinen que cometió alguna mala conducta; están siendo investigados actualmente por mala conducta, abandonaron un puesto durante una investigación por presunta mala conduta; o han presentado un recurso ante un empleador anterior. Mal conducta significa cualquier violación de las políticas o leyes que rigen la conducta en el lugar de trabajo anterior del solicitante, incluidas pero no limitadas a infracciones de políticas o ley que prohíben acoso sexual, agresión sexual u otras formas de hostigamiento, discriminación, deshonestidad o conductas poco éticas, según lo definido por el empleador. UC Violencia Sexual y Acoso Sexual Política. Utilice experiencia en materia para impartir conocimientos a los estudiantes Crear actualización sobre el cuerpo profesional de conocimiento en el campo de la práctica Diseñar plan de estudios y currículum como asignado Comunicar expectativas a los alumnos Preparar y entregar materiales de aprendizaje Evaluación y asignación de calificaciones El diseño de actividades interactivas y motivacionales para involucrar plenamente a los participantes del curso y reforzar periodicamente los materiales de enseñanza, y controlar periódicamente evaluaciones para aprovechar mejoras y recursos motivados con el fin de mejorar el rendimiento del curriculum y hacer ajustes adecuados al entorno académico de los estudiantes (e) Usar Tabla Negra o hacer arreglos para los oradores invitados) Manejar las mecánicas de posición según plazos (LOAs, textos, A/V, presentación de calificaciones, etc.) Comunicarse con el Gerente del Programa y el Equipo de Servicios Instructor en una base oportuna CALIFICACIONES MÁNIMAS Grado de maestría o combinación equivalente de educación y experiencia requerida Conocimiento actual y competencia demostrada en el área asignatura Liderazgo reconocido o autoridad sobre la materia Calificación PREFERENTE Habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita altamente efectivas, incluida la capacidad de transmitir ideas conceptuales y complejas e información habilidades interpersonales muy eficaces Experiencia enseñando a adultos fuertemente preferidas Experiencias en diseñar currículo y medir el rendimiento de estudiantes CONDITIONES ESPECIALES DE EMPLIO Un portafolio de su trabajo artístico es requerido. La carta de acuerdo del instructor describe los resultados para el curso, el horario del curso y las condiciones de compensación, y está sujeta a las políticas y procedimientos del departamento. la División de Estudios Extendidos de UC San Diego no se compromete a contratar a un instructor hasta que haya enviado y recibido una Carta de Acuerdo de Instructor firmada. Si por cualquier razón se cancela la sección del curso que planea enseñar el instructor, se anula el contrato del instruidor, incluidos los derechos a compensar futuras reuniones de secciones.