Overview
The hourly range for this position is $30.00-$35.00 depending on qualifications and is non-negotiable.
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.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The PAC Teaching Artist and Mentor in music is responsible for the implementation and support of the Arts Facilitator Training music program inside Avenal State Prison and, as needed, at other CDCR institutions throughout California. They lead classes and mentor peer facilitators, cultivating creative communities within the correctional institutions.
Responsibilities
Teaching & Mentoring 50%
- Regular on-site mentor visits
- Mentor and support interns 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 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%
Qualifications
Knowledge & Abilities
- 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
Education & Experience
- 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.
Additional Requirements
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
- Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with courses focused in adult education and curriculum planning.
- 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.
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