Adjunct Instructor

Adjunct Instructor (Remote)

The Opportunity

The instructional team at The Art of Education University (AOEU) represents and supports K-12 classrooms studios and learning spaces across the country and brings highly specialized skills in art and education to the AOEU graduate-level student experience. We are actively seeking Remote Adjunct Instructors who lead with professionalism and creativity and thrive in an online learning environment.

Adjunct Instructors at AOEU play a pivotal role in creating learning experiences that are engaging supportive and academically rigorous. Successful candidates are not only skilled in their discipline but also approachable encouraging and committed to meeting students where they are while challenging them to meet or exceed graduate-level expectations.

AOEU is especially interested in candidates with advanced qualifications in 2-Dimensional Media 3-Dimensional Media Printmaking Fibers Choice and Action Research. The ideal candidates are experts in upholding high academic expectations and providing supportive feedback through written communications faculty-mediated course interactions and weekly assignments.

Structured as a remote part-time exempt position. This position will report to the Chair of Faculty Development.

AOEU has been a 100% remote company since the beginning! This position is eligible for remote work from the following locations: USA.

What to expect in this role:

Training

• Attend one group synchronous onboarding meeting
• Complete training modules within our LMS
• Audit one course using the same LMS to learn the course structure and format

Instructional Duties

• Instruct courses as assigned throughout the year on a mutually agreed-upon basis
• Meet weekly faculty communication responsibilities within AOEU systems
• Provide timely equitable creative and rich feedback to support adult learners growth and academic integrity
• Attend three required faculty meetings per year
• Complete the Annual Checkpoint review process

What we are looking for:

While we have identified specific requirements for this role we acknowledge that not all candidates may possess every requirement listed. We encourage applicants who believe they possess the necessary skills and experience to apply for consideration regardless of whether they meet each requirement to the fullest extent.

• Masters degree in art education or a related field
• Five or more years of K-12 teaching experience in the field of art education
• Extensive knowledge of art education principles and practices

Preferred

• An earned terminal degree (PhD EdD EdS MFA)
• Expertise with the D2L (Brightspace) platform
• Subject-matter expertise in 2D 3D Printmaking Fibers Choice or Action Research
• Experience in higher education adult learning or distance education

Remote Considerations

Since AOE operations in a fully-remote/online environment requirements include frequent and prolonged use of computers and other technology and the ability to enter information into a computer using a keyboard or alternative. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits and Compensation

• All federal holidays are observed plus an annual end-of-year shutdown
• Fully remote flexible schedule
• Lifelong Learning Fund for professional development and educational reimbursement
• Complimentary product access (1 FLEX/PRO license to use NOW conference AOEU grad courses)

For additional information surrounding our offered benefits visit our website.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and the market. We encourage you to discuss your compensation requirements early in the process.

The Interview and Hiring Process

• Step 1: 15-minute phone interview with the hiring manager
• Step 2: Round 2 Packet & Interview
  • AOEU is 100% remote and this step is intended to see how you might work through some of the daily tasks responsibilities and challenges that could arise in this role. You will be given a prompt and be asked to complete a task which will then be used to guide a one-hour Zoom interview with AOEU Leadership. The intention is for you to get a sense of the role and give us an opportunity to see your skills in action. Your answers will not be used for any other purposes beyond evaluating your candidacy.

We look forward to reviewing your application! Thank you for your interest in opportunities with AOEU.

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