PAC Teaching Artist

San Diego State University Research Foundation

1d•$30 - $35

About The Position

This position has been budgeted for $30.00 - $35.00 per hour dependent on experience and is non-negotiable. SDSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION Established in 1943, the mission of the SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is to support the research objectives of San Diego State University by helping faculty and staff find, obtain, and administer funding for their research and sponsored programs. SDSU achieved its strategic plan goal of becoming an R1, premier public research university in early 2025 furthering discoveries, interventions, and solutions that improve communities and change the world. SDSURF provides the full life cycle of grants services to faculty and staff to further their important work. Our vision is to foster a culture of creativity and collaboration with integrity and respect for individuals that results in the delivery of superior service to support the university’s strategic aspirations. Our core values: Service: We are a service organization that strives to provide superior support to the university community to achieve SDSU’s goals; we are committed to being professionally competent by setting high standards and working hard to achieve results; and we continually seeking to improve our skills and capabilities by valuing education and professional development. Collaboration: We seek to actively engage with our stakeholders and employees to identify issues and design solutions, build strong relationships grounded in trust, openness, and inclusion and achieve the best results by taking pride in the accomplishments of our colleagues. Innovation: We work towards inspired solutions to improve and adapt to emerging opportunities and challenges, creative ways to streamline and enhance our delivery of services through resourceful and proactive problem solving and strategic use of technology and reduction of obstacles. Respect: We promote a culture where every individual is valued and treated with dignity, we honor open-mindedness toward different viewpoints and ideas and have a genuine appreciation for varied backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking. Integrity: We are committed to act with the highest ethical standards, with honesty, integrity, and transparency, provide consistent and accurate information and value and respect all individuals. FUNCTION OF THE UNIT Prison Arts Collective (PAC) works to expand access to the transformative power of the arts through collaboration and mutual learning that supports the development of self-expression, reflection, communication, and empathy through providing multidisciplinary arts programming in correctional institutions. PAC is based at San Diego State University and facilitates weekly multidisciplinary arts programming and art facilitator training (AFT) programs in 14 prisons throughout California. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The PAC Teaching Artist and Mentor, Southern Region, is responsible for the implementation of the Arts Facilitator Training program inside Ironwood State Prison. They lead classes and mentor peer facilitators, cultivating creative communities within the correctional institutions. Teaching Artists report to the Regional Lead, PAC Leadership team and work closely with teaching and administrative staff. Teaching artists will receive specialized training to facilitate classes in prisons and have a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative team. Teaching artists are compensated for teaching time as well as class preparation and meetings.

Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and consistently with PAC Leadership
Ability to share updates, concerns, and recommendations during meetings and through written communication
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, including educators, peer facilitators, and leadership
Ability to contribute meaningfully in meetings and collaborative planning sessions
Ability to manage multiple meetings, deadlines, and coordination tasks
Ability to anticipate supply needs and ensure timely delivery and on-site organization
Ability to identify and resolve logistical or communication challenges
Ability to adapt plans to meet changing program or site needs
Ability to support the planning and execution of events and exhibitions in collaboration with PAC Leadership and teaching teams
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with courses focused in adult education and curriculum planning.
One year of experience in planning classes or programs in a specialized field or area, preferably in higher, extended or adult education OR previous teaching experience in higher or extended education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Candidates must reside in the designated region at the time of hire.
Job offer is contingent upon clearance of SDSU background check (including criminal record check).
Must successfully complete annual CDCR clearance at the primary institution candidate will be supporting for SDSURF authorization to work.
Must successfully complete CITI certification and implement IRB-approved research practices at the designated site.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Studio Art, Art Education, or Art History or similar experience in art and arts education. MFA preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication and ability to collaborate with a team.
Desired qualities: creative problem solver, empathetic, detail oriented, responsive, dedicated to PAC mission.
Practicing and/or experienced artists preferred.
At least four years of teaching experience total. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching in correctional settings.
Experience with PAC or other Arts in Corrections organizations is preferred, but not required.
We strongly encourage candidates with lived experience of the justice system to apply for consideration.

Responsibilities

Teaching & Mentoring 50%
Regular mentor visits
Mentor and support teaching assistants and peer facilitators
Submit post-class reports after every site visit
Communication & Collaboration 45%
Communicate at least monthly with PAC Leadership
Participate in monthly teacher meetings with PAC team
Participate in monthly FT mentor meetings with PAC team
Participate in monthly Inland Regional meetings with the PAC Regional Lead
Support events and exhibitions planned with PAC Leadership
Collaborate with the teaching team, including peer facilitators, to ensure that classes have the appropriate supplies, delivered in a timely manner, and organized on site.
Other Duties as Assigned 5%