Information & Responsibilities
Position Category: Academic
Position title: Special Faculty in Arts Education
School: Provost’s Office
Program: Arts Education Minor/Concentration
Reports to: Tracie Costantino
Time: Part-Time
Appointment: Special
Position starts: September 1, 2024
Review of applications will begin: March 1, 2024
Search closes: May 1, 2024
Description
Develop and teach a new course entitled Cognitive Foundation in Arts Education to undergraduate and/or graduate student artists. The course will cover current research on the connections between art, creativity, imagination, and neurobiology through an exploration of cognitive development in children and adolescents. The position also involves feedback, evaluation, and regular interaction with students.
This is a core course for a new minor and concentration in arts education. The Arts Education minor (for undergraduates) and concentration (for graduates) prepares students to develop their personal teaching philosophy in preparation for classroom teaching at all levels. The undergraduate minor focuses on teaching K-12 students, and the graduate program addresses both K-12 and higher education. Students explore historical and contemporary theories of learning from a critical perspective, as well as develop fundamental skills in course planning and classroom management and working with today’s diverse student populations. The program requires two core academic courses (6 units), two electives (6 units), and one teaching practicum (3 units), for a total of 15 units.
Candidates should have an academic background in education, student development, development psychology or other related study, substantial teaching experience, and preferably engagement within the arts. We seek to employ faculty who can engage our diverse communities of learners at the highest levels of artistic endeavor and critical thinking. We welcome candidates who possess a demonstrated worldview and cultural competency to support teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students of varied backgrounds, capabilities, perspectives, social identities and gender expressions. CalArts is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Develop course content (syllabus, lectures, assignments, exercises, etc.) for a 3-unit course on Cognitive Foundation in Arts Education based on CalArts standards and Critical Studies (general education) requirements.
- Teach one in-person course in the fall or spring semesters, or one online course in the summer semester.
- Incorporate the use of Canvas Learning Management System into course delivery and as part of the course pedagogy.
- Provide extensive student engagement through class discussion and feedback, assignment support, and in-person or online office hours.
- Grade all students according to CalArts grading scale by or before the grading deadline.
- Participate in the course evaluation process.
- Collaborate with the program director and provost to ensure course(s) align with institutional goals.
- Meet with institute staff, administrators, or faculty as needed.
- Follow up with student incompletes if provided (at faculty discretion).
Requirements
Requirements
- Terminal degree in education, psychology, cognitive science, or related disciplines.
- 3-5 years teaching experience (K-12 or higher education classroom experience preferred).
- Commitment to a student-centered learning environment.
- Legal ability to work in the U.S.
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2024. For full consideration, please apply by that date.
Please go to this link to apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/140892
Materials to Provide
- A cover letter
Please describe your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, approach to teaching, and reflection on your past or potential commitment and contributions to one of the following areas: anti-racist teaching, decolonizing curriculum, student sense of belonging, equity-minded education, or any other aspects of diversity, inclusion, or social justice.
- A brief description and outline with potential assignments of a course on Cognitive Foundation in Arts Education.
- Current CV
- Names and contact information for three references.
All submissions are confidential.
Salary
- Salary will be $7,206 commensurate with qualifications and experience
Equity & Diversity
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
California Institute of the Arts shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Further Information
CalArts has a multidisciplinary approach to its studies of the arts through six schools: Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater. CalArts encourages students to explore and recognize the complexity of the many aspects of the arts. It is supported by a distinguished faculty of practicing artists and provides its Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts students with the hands-on training and exposure necessary for an artist's growth. CalArts was founded in 1961 and opened in 1969 as the first institution of higher learning in the United States specifically for students interested in the pursuit of degrees in all areas of visual and performing arts.