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Instructor - Stamps Pre-College Programs
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, Michigan |
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Candidates must submit both a cover letter, highlighting relevant experience and interest in this position, and a cv/resume. Only submissions with both documents will be considered.
Job Summary
The Stamps School of Art & Design Pre-College Program is looking for several educators to join our staff this summer as Instructors.
Instructors play a critical role in the success of the Stamps Pre-College Program. Instructors develop a syllabus and instruct high school students in college-level art and design coursework. Instructors introduce participants to the rigor of studio art/design and engage with all students through demonstrations, group critique and personal guidance. Instructors will work with Instructional Assistants (IAs) to meet all program objectives in the classroom.
Instructors are responsible for the health and safety of all participants in the classroom and work in concert with all Pre-College staff to cultivate a supportive and creative learning environment. Instructors observe University of Michigan policy, the rules and protocols of the Stamps Pre-College Program and observe the Pre-College Program schedule.
We are looking for Instructors to support 8 sections of studio courses offered in each of our two residential programs, BFA Preview and Portfolio Prep (16 sections overall). Stamps Pre-College classes are specific to the objectives of each respective program. Classes survey fundamental approaches to art making through engagement with various media, content, skills and/or techniques.
Successful candidates will have experience teaching high school and/or college students in a comparable artistic discipline. Expertise in the course material is essential to the success of our program.
Candidates should indicate their availability and ability to instruct a specific class in a cover letter.
Required Qualifications*
MA/MFA degree (completed or in progress), high school/college teaching experience, strong communication and leadership skills, engagement with contemporary art/design through personal practice
Desired Qualifications*
Knowledge of the Stamps School of Art & Design and University of Michigan
Work Schedule
BFA Preview / July 9 - July 27 / Monday -- Friday / 9:00 AM -- 8:30 PM
Drawing Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction must include life drawing exercises and can include experimental, process-oriented techniques
2D Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction may include exercises in various 2D disciplines including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, graphic design, digital photography
3D Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction may include exercises in various 3D disciplines such as sculpture, craft, object design, installation
4D Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction can include exercises in various 4D disciplines such as video, performance, animation
Portfolio Prep / July 30 - August 10 / Monday -- Friday / 9AM -- 8:30PM
Portfolio Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction must focus on skills necessary to develop, curate and present a student portfolio to admissions counselors. Instruction may also include exercises in various 2D methods such as graphic design, digital photography, collage
Drawing Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction must include life drawing exercises and can include experimental, process-oriented techniques
3D Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction can include exercises in various 3D disciplines such as sculpture, craft, object design, installation
4D Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction can include exercises in various 4D disciplines such as video, performance, animation
Each class section is 2 hours long and will follow this timetable MON - FRI:
9:00 am - 11:30 pm
2 Classes
2D / Portfolio Studio & Drawing Studio
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
2 Classes
2D / Portfolio Studio & Drawing Studio
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
2 Classes
3D Studio & 4D Studio
The class calendar has not been finalized and will depend on the availability of Instructors. Candidates should indicate their anticipated availability in a cover letter.
Background Screening
This is a temporary position that is contingent upon completion of required criminal background screening, as specified in SPG 601.34 (Policy on Minors Involved in University-Sponsored Programs or Programs Held in University Facilities).
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
* Job Opening ID 154396
* Working Title Instructor - Stamps Pre-College Programs
* Job Title PROGRAM STAFF II (TEMP)
* Work Location Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
* Full/Part Time Part-Time
* Regular/Temporary Temporary
* FLSA Status Nonexempt
* Organizational Group School Art Design
* Department Stamps School of Art & Design
* Posting Begin/End Date 2/23/2018 -- 3/25/2018
* Salary $25.00 -- $28.00
* Career Interests Temporary Job Opening
Instructional - Regular
The Arts
Apply Now
Candidates must submit both a cover letter, highlighting relevant experience and interest in this position, and a cv/resume. Only submissions with both documents will be considered.
Job Summary
The Stamps School of Art & Design Pre-College Program is looking for several educators to join our staff this summer as Instructors.
Instructors play a critical role in the success of the Stamps Pre-College Program. Instructors develop a syllabus and instruct high school students in college-level art and design coursework. Instructors introduce participants to the rigor of studio art/design and engage with all students through demonstrations, group critique and personal guidance. Instructors will work with Instructional Assistants (IAs) to meet all program objectives in the classroom.
Instructors are responsible for the health and safety of all participants in the classroom and work in concert with all Pre-College staff to cultivate a supportive and creative learning environment. Instructors observe University of Michigan policy, the rules and protocols of the Stamps Pre-College Program and observe the Pre-College Program schedule.
We are looking for Instructors to support 8 sections of studio courses offered in each of our two residential programs, BFA Preview and Portfolio Prep (16 sections overall). Stamps Pre-College classes are specific to the objectives of each respective program. Classes survey fundamental approaches to art making through engagement with various media, content, skills and/or techniques.
Successful candidates will have experience teaching high school and/or college students in a comparable artistic discipline. Expertise in the course material is essential to the success of our program.
Candidates should indicate their availability and ability to instruct a specific class in a cover letter.
Required Qualifications*
MA/MFA degree (completed or in progress), high school/college teaching experience, strong communication and leadership skills, engagement with contemporary art/design through personal practice
Desired Qualifications*
Knowledge of the Stamps School of Art & Design and University of Michigan
Work Schedule
BFA Preview / July 9 - July 27 / Monday -- Friday / 9:00 AM -- 8:30 PM
Drawing Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction must include life drawing exercises and can include experimental, process-oriented techniques
2D Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction may include exercises in various 2D disciplines including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, graphic design, digital photography
3D Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction may include exercises in various 3D disciplines such as sculpture, craft, object design, installation
4D Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction can include exercises in various 4D disciplines such as video, performance, animation
Portfolio Prep / July 30 - August 10 / Monday -- Friday / 9AM -- 8:30PM
Portfolio Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction must focus on skills necessary to develop, curate and present a student portfolio to admissions counselors. Instruction may also include exercises in various 2D methods such as graphic design, digital photography, collage
Drawing Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction must include life drawing exercises and can include experimental, process-oriented techniques
3D Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction can include exercises in various 3D disciplines such as sculpture, craft, object design, installation
4D Studio (2 Sections)
Instruction can include exercises in various 4D disciplines such as video, performance, animation
Each class section is 2 hours long and will follow this timetable MON - FRI:
9:00 am - 11:30 pm
2 Classes
2D / Portfolio Studio & Drawing Studio
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
2 Classes
2D / Portfolio Studio & Drawing Studio
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
2 Classes
3D Studio & 4D Studio
The class calendar has not been finalized and will depend on the availability of Instructors. Candidates should indicate their anticipated availability in a cover letter.
Background Screening
This is a temporary position that is contingent upon completion of required criminal background screening, as specified in SPG 601.34 (Policy on Minors Involved in University-Sponsored Programs or Programs Held in University Facilities).
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
* Job Opening ID 154396
* Working Title Instructor - Stamps Pre-College Programs
* Job Title PROGRAM STAFF II (TEMP)
* Work Location Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
* Full/Part Time Part-Time
* Regular/Temporary Temporary
* FLSA Status Nonexempt
* Organizational Group School Art Design
* Department Stamps School of Art & Design
* Posting Begin/End Date 2/23/2018 -- 3/25/2018
* Salary $25.00 -- $28.00
* Career Interests Temporary Job Opening
Instructional - Regular
The Arts
Apply Now