Art and Design Instructors (part-time) (remote)

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow. Apply here for your next career!Academy of Art University is seeking to hire online, remote part-time Instructors to teach undergraduate and graduate asynchronous art and design classes for the Spring 2025 semester. Share your talent and knowledge with our students as they explore their creativity, define their vision and reach their true potential as artists. This fully remote role offers a rewarding opportunity to work with aspiring artists as well as our esteemed faculty.Responsibilities:Prepare for each class by reviewing existing online course contentFollow the existing syllabus and course outline Communicate with students via our online learning systemCheck-in and post to the class six days a week. Post check-in schedule in the first moduleRespond to questions within 24 hours. Be responsive to student needs and concernsEvaluate and grade student workProvide assignment feedback within 3 business days of the close of the module periodParticipate in class discussions as indicated in the course outlineComplete and submit all progress grades as well as mid-term and final grades.Email students who are absent from class. Communicate concerns to other University departments as needed.Perform additional instructor duties in addition to the class load schedule, as assigned by the Department Director. These additional duties may include, but not be limited to, workshops, directed study sessions, portfolio reviews, and other instructional work.Participate in University training for teaching in Brightspace and work with a training coach during the first semesterWhat You Will Need to Bring to the Team:A positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset to successfully troubleshoot a variety of technical matters.Strong time management and organizational skill sets that enable you to support a number of individuals effectively and quickly.A passion for art and design and at least two years of professional experience working within a related field. Professional work experience must relate directly to the skills taught in the class.Knowledge of PCs and Macs is highly preferred. Respective software program and / or tool shop knowledge is necessary.BFA or MFA as well as prior teaching experience is preferred. A master's degree is required for teaching graduate level courses.Compensation: Starting at $43.00 per hourWe offer $18.67 per hour for all other non-teaching work. Starting pay rate is based on the academic discipline.No Application Deadline: We accept applications on an ongoing basis for this position.Academy of Art University is based solely in San Francisco, California. This job opportunity may be available for remote work from a predesignated location within the contiguous United States.Academy of Art University offers the following disciplines:https://www.academyart.edu/art-degreeIf you have expertise in one of these areas, we encourage you to apply**Please submit a portfolio of work along with your resume**Benefits:Academy of Art University offers part-time employees 401k options, paid sick leave and access to a commuter benefit program. We also have a swimming pool with multiple lanes, two fitness centers and many recreational programs that you are welcome to benefit from throughout the year.Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at HR@academyart.edu.