Continuing Education Instructors (71146)

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are:

• Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers,
• Socially responsible and equity-centered creatives,
• Adaptable and resilient global stewards,
• Inquisitive and compassionate community members.

Description

Position Description

The School of Continuing and Professional Studies at Pratt Institute (SCPS) is creating a pool of applicants for part-time, non-credit instructor appointments for upcoming semesters. SCPS offers a broad array of professional development non-credit courses, workshops and certificate programs in areas art, design and architecture. Our full catalogue of current course offerings can be found at pratt.edu/scps. Classes and workshops vary in length from one day workshops to full semester courses.

The SCPS program seeks to maintain a robust pool of instructors by accepting applications from new instructors to teach established non-credit courses and workshops. Proposals for new courses centered around the instructor's area of expertise are also welcome. Non-credit instructors are expected to develop their own syllabi and participate in curriculum development meetings to ensure that their classes fit cohesively into the larger program structure.

Devoted to a creative learning community, Pratt recognizes the strength that stems from a diversity of perspectives, ideas, backgrounds, approaches, and experiences. We aspire to continue to grow as a place that always welcomes and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to contribute to and be part of the Pratt culture.

Examples of Duties

• Develop and teach non-credit courses or workshops in art, design, and architecture, including creating syllabi and participating in curriculum development meetings.
• Propose new courses based on area of expertise and engage with students through in-person, hybrid, and online learning platforms such as Canvas and Zoom.

Qualifications

Candidates must have expertise in their field and will be evaluated based on their professional background, education and prior teaching experience. Ideal applicants will have experience teaching in-person, hybrid and online courses. Experience with Canvas, Zoom and other online learning tools is preferred.

Compensation and class dates depend on the nature and duration of the course or workshop. Application to this posting is a requirement for all new SCPS non-credit instructors.

Pay Rate: $60 - $120/hour depending on course

Benefits:

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Supplemental Information:

Please submit your c.v., cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are applying to teach an existing course or workshop or if you are proposing (pitching) a new one.