Continuing Education Instructor

Minneapolis College of Art and Design • Minneapolis, MN

18h • $58

About The Position

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design seeks applicants for part-time, temporary teaching positions in the Continuing Education program. Continuing Education instructors must be sensitive to college needs, employee and student goodwill, and overall brand equity of MCAD as an employer and educational institution. This is an ongoing job posting for temporary, part-time contract teaching positions within Continuing Education Adult, Youth and Teen programs. The teaching position is for new and existing courses focused on animation, comic art, drawing, graphic and web design, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, textiles, photography, arts entrepreneurship, and other art and design related professional development topics. MCAD Continuing Education courses are offered in-person and online, with a range of schedules and formats, from 1 day to 10 weeks in length. Fall and Spring Semester: Weekday Afternoons, Evenings and Weekends Summer Semester: Weekday Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Weekends Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Continuing Education classes are planned approximately 5-9 months in advance. You will be contacted for an interview if your background aligns with current hiring needs. Most Continuing Education instructors teach 1-2 classes per year, depending on need.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in selected area of teaching, required. Applicants without a degree may be considered if other qualifications are demonstrated.
• Three (3) years experience teaching and/or developing engaging curriculum, required. Relevant professional experience in the selected area will also be considered.
• Experience working with students from a range of backgrounds, required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, required.
• Experience with Google Suite or other cloud-based office suites, required

Nice To Haves

• If teaching for the youth and teens programs: A license in K-12 education (or equivalent), preferred.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems, Canvas in particular, preferred.
• Advanced degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create course description by established deadline.
• Course descriptions include course content, prerequisites, supplies, projects, and teaching methodologies.
• Develop the course syllabus with learning outcomes and methodologies, required materials, and a detailed course calendar.
• Proactively communicate with students regarding course schedule and content, answering questions in a timely manner, and addressing any concerns as they arise.
• Provide supervision and guidance to Teaching Assistants, if assigned to the class.
• Integrate student feedback methods into course structure.
• Work collaboratively with MCAD staff as needed.
• Complete end of semester tasks, such as submitting grades or course completion reports, completing evaluations, submitting any required paperwork, and other tasks, by established deadlines.
• Represent MCAD’s vision, mission, and values
• Create and embrace a community of equal opportunities and inclusivity.
• Read, understand, and agree to follow MCAD’s policies: sexual violence and sexual harassment; minors on campus.

Benefits

• MCAD’s community of staff and faculty enjoy a dynamic, creative, and inclusive work environment.
• MCAD employees will accrue Earned Sick and Safe time as mandated by State of Minnesota and the City of Minneapolis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time