"VCUarts, Department of Art Education Adjunct Instructor - Investigation Now Lead Teacher"

Summary:

Investigation Now is looking for a Lead Teacher to develop and lead a specialized workshop for 13-16 year old students this semester!

What’s Investigation Now?

Investigation Now is an 8-week program encompassing a wide range of contemporary art concepts as well as a variety of artmaking techniques for 13-16-year-old students. Throughout these sessions, students are encouraged to consider how and why artists make work and to relate those ideas to their artistic processes.

Investigation Now’s goal is to encourage students’ artistic growth and provide valuable knowledge that may support them in future portfolio-driven courses. We are looking for a teacher who can develop and lead lessons that also teach:

• A contemporary artist or designer
• Process and conceptual development
• Writing an artist statement and/or documenting work
• Themes and/or ideas that scaffold across each week of the program

As you develop two lesson plan ideas, consider: What skills or media would be fun for early high school students? What sort of mentorship would you provide to students learning from you? Experimental lessons are greatly encouraged!

Unit: School Of The Arts MBU

Department: Art Education

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Lead Teacher candidate will develop and teach lessons to the class. They are responsible for collaborating with the Community Program Assistant Administrators/Art Education Department Chair on their teaching needs and program goals. The Lead Teacher will provide expectations and mentorship to the Assistant Teacher on how they can assist with the program’s activities. The Lead Teacher is a great position for pre-service students who have already begun practicum and have experience teaching on their own in a classroom setting.

Candidates are required to complete the Safety and Protections of Minors training and complete a background check.

Program Dates & Time: Investigation Now will take place on eight Fridays from 5-8pm; beginning in November (11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5 and 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, & 2/13)

Venue: Franklin Terrace (812 W Franklin Street)

Class Size: 20 students

Compensation: Lead Teachers will be paid $700 for the 24 hours of programming (8 Fridays for 3 hours/week), including 8 hours for lesson preparation, 3 hours of planning, orientation, & mentorship leading up to the program.

*There is a budget to accommodate potential supplies needs, however, because this is a shorter turnaround time compared to the Creative Arts Day Camp (CADC), we will do our best to accommodate all the materials necessary to complete your lesson.

Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing K-12 Art Education licensure.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Application Materials:

Those interested in the Lead Teacher position will need to provide the following in their applications to be considered:

• Resume
• Statement of interest
• List of 2 professional references (e.g. college Instructor or employer)
• Proof of Licensure or Progress towards obtaining licensure
• Lesson plan example (lesson plan example and lesson template document)

Applications are due by October 10th for full consideration.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to Jazmine Jackson (jacksonj25@vcu.edu)

Salary Range: $700

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

ORP Eligible:

Rank: Instructor

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

Contact Information: Contact Name: Jazmine Jackson Contact Email: jacksonj25@vcu.edu