Continuing Education Instructor

Continuing Education Instructor

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design seeks applicants for part-time, temporary teaching positions in the Continuing Education program. Continuing Education instructors must be sensitive to college needs, employee and student goodwill, and overall brand equity of MCAD as an employer and educational institution.

This is an ongoing job posting for temporary, part-time contract teaching positions within Continuing Education Adult, Youth and Teen programs. The teaching position is for new and existing courses focused on animation, comic art, drawing, graphic and web design, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, textiles, arts entrepreneurship, and other art and design related professional development topics. MCAD Continuing Education courses are offered in-person and online, with a range of schedules and formats, from 1 day to 10 weeks in length.

• Fall and Spring Semester:
  Weekday Afternoons, Evenings and Weekends
• Summer Semester:
  Weekday Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Weekends

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Continuing Education classes are planned approximately 5-9 months in advance. You will be contacted for an interview if your background aligns with current hiring needs. Most Continuing Education instructors teach 1-2 classes per year, depending on need.

The starting rate is $57.82 per teaching hour.

Responsibilities include creating course descriptions, developing syllabi, communicating with students, supervising teaching assistants, integrating student feedback, collaborating with MCAD staff, completing end of semester tasks, representing MCAD's vision, creating a community of equal opportunities, and following MCAD's policies.

Education and experience requirements include a post-secondary degree in the selected area of teaching, three years experience teaching and/or developing engaging curriculum, experience working with students from a range of backgrounds, strong organizational and communication skills, experience with Google Suite or other cloud-based office suites, and experience with Learning Management Systems, Canvas in particular.

This position operates in a classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to move around the classroom to support students at tables, desks and floor.

There may be extended periods of standing. Must be able to move quickly to monitor students and ensure their safety while supervising. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, as well as being receptive to others' perspectives. The ability to observe details. The ability to move boxes and supplies around campus, weighing up to 25 pounds.

MCAD's community of staff and faculty enjoy a dynamic, creative, and inclusive work environment. MCAD employees will accrue Earned Sick and Safe time as mandated by State of Minnesota and the City of Minneapolis.