Extension Instructor
Extension Instructor
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$ 60 - 75
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About California College of the Arts (CCA)
Founded in 1907 California College of the Arts (CCA) is an independent non-profit art college with undergraduate programs in architecture design fine arts visual studies and writing and literature. The college also has graduate programs in architecture comics design interaction design design strategy fine arts film visual and critical studies and these programs the college has created a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment. Diverse cultural perspectives enrich the CCA community and the college believes that continuing to expand the horizons of the students and faculty is essential to achieving its educational objectives. CCA represents over one hundred years of dedication to its mission whose character reflects its location in the San Francisco Bay Area where histories of radical politics and technological innovation inform a culturally rich academic community infused by art schools research universities world-renowned museums galleries start-ups and community-run institutions. On its recently expanded campus in San Francisco CCA currently enrolls 1300 full-time degree students and hundreds of non-degree youth and adult students through the division of Youth Programs & Continuing Education.
About the program: CCA Extension
Job Summary
The division of Youth Programs & Continuing Education (YPCE) is accepting applications for a pool of instructors to teach across adult programs CCA Extension and CCA Certificate. These non-degree courses are taught in person and/or online held evenings and weekends year round. Subject areas include Animation & Game Arts; Architecture & Interior Design; Comics & Illustration; Communication Design; Creative Practice & Writing; Creative Software & Technologies; Drawing & Painting; Fashion Design; Furniture & Woodworking; 3D Fine Arts (Ceramics Jewelry Sculpture & Textiles); Industrial Design; Photography & Printmedia; Video & Film.
Job Type - Temporary part-time staff instructors
Core Responsibilities
Maintain competence in the field of instruction (inclusive of staying informed of current developments in that field) and successfully bring this expertise to bear on instruction and the achievement of student learning for all students in the course.
Attend new instructor orientation if applicable.
Develop and/or revise the course section description syllabus assignments activities curricula and course reviews in accordance with all program policies and directives.
Adhere to the course description as communicated to students by the College.
Adhere to the course-specific learning outcomes as designated and provided by the Program and participate in course program and college assessment and accreditation activities.
Prepare for class; plan coordinate and lead all classroom activities; and assist students with course materials.
Regularly monitor student progress provide feedback and grades to students and discuss performance with students.
Exclusively use CCA email addresses and servers for all CCA communications; and during the period of the course obligations substantively respond to all CCA-related communications within 48 hours.
Submit a course syllabus schedule and materials list adhering to all program and college requirements by the deadlines established by the College.
Submit grades for all students by the deadline established if applicable.
Attend meetings related to course teaching obligations when required.
Apprise the program chair designated coordinator program expert advising staff and/or administrative staff of any concerns regarding students as needed.
Additional Expectations
Instructors are expected to attend all scheduled course meeting sessions. Any need to miss a session due to illness or travel should be communicated to YPCE to coordinate a substitute or rescheduled session.
Instructors are expected to abide by all operational policies of the College; however it is the responsibility of the College to give appropriate advance notice of policy and operational changes and to include information concerning changes in orientation and training sessions.
Qualifications
Minimum Bachelors degree in related field; advanced degree preferred.
High quality teaching as instructor of record or its equivalent level of student teaching responsibility at an accredited higher education institution; and/or the equivalent in non-teaching professional experience in the area of the teaching.
Salary
$60 - $75 hourly depending on course type and instructor experience.
Job Location
San Francisco 94107
Application Requirements
Qualified applicants must complete the online application below by uploading the following materials:
Resume or Curriculum vitae
Letter of interest or cover letter that includes:
Statement of teaching philosophy highlighting areas of pedagogic concentration
Statement addressing professional creative practice
Professional Practice:
Link to professional website or portfolio may be included on candidate resume CV or Letter of Interest.
Samples of student work course descriptions and/or syllabi may be requested by the search committee at a later date.
Deadline
As an open application pool there is no deadline.
The review of applications will be ongoing and materials will be kept on file for future possibilities unless applicants indicate otherwise in writing. Information may be requested for additional materials and professional reference during the application process.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
As an educational and cultural institution California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education.
We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence and our student faculty instructor staff and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live with attention to race ethnicity religious creed national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression and ability.
California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to In alignment with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If a background check is required for a position it will be noted in the job posting.
Location
San FranciscoFLSA
Non-ExemptAdditional Locations
Application Instructions
Applicants are required to attach a cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Recommended document file formats are Word or PDF. If there are multiple attachments we recommend compressing/zipping your files into a zip format file. There is also a place in the application for you to provide a link to large documents. Please submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions.
Application Deadline
For staff positions screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
EEO Statement
As an educational and cultural institution California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education.
We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence and our student faculty staff and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live with attention to race ethnicity religious creed national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression and ability.
California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to In alignment with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If a background check is required for a position it will be noted in the job posting.
Questions
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Employment Type
Part-Time
