Creative Teaching Opportunities

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts•Kalamazoo, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kirk Newman Art School is a leading community-based art school with a rich history of nurturing creative passions. It welcomes tens of thousands of students annually, offering a fine arts curriculum for all ages. The school also hosts spring and summer camps for approximately 500 youth, intensive workshops, and visiting artist programs, contributing to a vibrant community. This is a part-time, contract faculty position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of experience.
Three years of professional experience and demonstrated mastery in the discipline(s) taught.
Knowledge and experience in preparing and managing a safe, clean, and highly organized art making environment.
Practice training users on how to safely utilize materials and/or operate equipment.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Strong communication skills.
Commitment to contributing to an inclusive, equitable, and antiracist work culture.
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial creative disposition.
Takes initiative in addressing challenges.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in hand sewing, fiber design, basketry, clothing construction, papermaking, 3D mixed media, jewelry making, creative professional development, wellness, movement, and youth arts education.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver engaging course descriptions for approval.
Collaborate with colleagues on course curriculum where necessary.
Communicate needed equipment, supplies, and classroom setup requirements in advance.
Develop and deliver course syllabi, lectures, and in-class activity schedules.
Identify and communicate expected student learning outcomes.
Create a welcoming and engaging learning environment.
Meet all classes regularly and on time.
Provide prompt feedback to students on projects.
Serve as a role model and mentor.
Problem solve, adapt, or adjust lessons based on student abilities.
Maintain availability to meet with students outside of class sessions.
Adhere to institutional guidelines.
Work cooperatively and possess excellent communication skills.
Demonstrate classroom management skills for all ages and abilities.
Attend and participate in all-faculty meetings and required training/professional activities.
Remain up-to-date on innovations, trends, and techniques within the discipline.
Evaluate course effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement or new course development.