Visual Arts Instructor

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Visual Arts Instructor to join our team at the University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) Extension. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a variety of courses in the Visual Arts department, including painting, drawing, jewelry making, ikebana, and art history.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the visual arts, with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a professional artist. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to convey complex ideas and information effectively.

The Visual Arts Instructor will be responsible for developing and updating course syllabi, designing interactive and motivational classroom activities, and monitoring course evaluations to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum. They will also be expected to respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner, communicate with program directors and staff, and complete required administrative tasks.

We are committed to attracting and retaining diverse staff and instructors, and we welcome applications from candidates who possess current industry knowledge and experience in the subject area.

Responsibilities
  • Develop or update course syllabi to meet campus approval requirements
  • Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge to students and leverage additional resources appropriately
  • Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and reinforce student learning
  • Update materials periodically and regularly monitor course evaluations to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum
  • Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner
  • Communicate with program directors and staff in a timely manner
  • Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner
  • Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs
  • Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom
  • Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field
Requirements
  • At least 5 years as a professional artist in the field
  • Ability to provide visual samples of work that demonstrates excellence in the field
  • Commitment to the highest level of academic standards and integrity
  • Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area
  • Highly effective oral and written communication skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
  • Proficiency in or willingness to learn the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools
Preferred Qualifications
  • College-level and/or continuing education teaching experience
  • Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance


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