Arts & Ideas High School Fellowship: Gateway Adjunct Professor
About The Position
The International Festival of Arts and Ideas' Fellowship Program offers qualified New Haven public school sophomores and juniors a unique, fully-funded opportunity to learn about the arts and arts administration. The Fellowship Program is a semester-long college-level course designed to develop students’ skills in communication and critical thinking by immersing them in all aspects of the Festival: performances, lectures, community engagement, production, and management. Through weekly seminars, a broad range of arts-related activities, and the attendance of diverse arts events, we aim to equip the Fellows with the skills to become the next generation of artists, thinkers, and audience members. Fellows will learn to think and speak critically about the themes of the Festival’s various concerts, classes, talks, and performances, and ultimately lead their own event during the Festival as their capstone project. Accredited through Gateway Community College, the Fellowship Program offers students 3 college credits and an academic transcript upon successful completion of the program. The Gateway Community College Adjunct Professor will serve as a key liaison between Gateway Community College (GCC) and the Arts & Ideas Fellowship Program. The Adjunct Professor will co-teach the 2027 Fellowship Cohort alongside the Arts & Ideas Community Impact Manager.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher in the subject matter or closely related field
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Arts & Ideas Fellowship Instructor to co-teach the High School Fellowship Program.
- Assist in the creation and adaptation of curriculum, daily agendas, and assignments for the Fellowship cohort.
- Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students, particularly as they develop their Capstone Projects.
- Co-chaperone Fellowship excursions and festival events, ensuring student safety, engagement, and learning.
- Assist in planning and attending Fellowship orientation sessions (December 2026) and the graduation ceremony (June 2026).
- Develop and administer surveys to assess student progress at the beginning, middle, and end of the program.
- Demonstrate consistent attendance, preparedness, flexibility, professionalism, and commitment to supporting students throughout the Fellowship experience.
Benefits
- 3 college credits upon successful completion of the program
- Academic transcript upon successful completion of the program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
