Creative Workshop Instructor for Adults

University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: Memorial Art Gallery Salary Range or Pay Grade $22-$30 Description General Purpose: Develops and leads technical and engaging art making curriculum for adult learners. Responsible for project planning, demonstration, instruction, and the management and requesting of all art making supplies. Sets the tone, pace, and project scope of the art making portion of the program. Instructors use the resources of the Memorial Art Gallery (most notably access to permanent and travelling exhibitions) to engage, inspire and keep students learning. Responsibilities: u00b7 Prepares and plans lessons to teach at the Memorial Art Gallery. u00b7 Designs course materials to fit the pace, goals, and skill level of the class. u00b7 Sets a schedule of instruction with goals consistent to the class as planned to fit into curriculum. u00b7 Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of subject and medium. u00b7 Prepares in advance any materials students will need (i.e. material lists, handouts, audiovisual presentations). u00b7 Makes timely requests to Creative Workshop Manager for supply needs, gallery visits, copies and audio-visual needs. u00b7 Helps students to identify their goal for the course. u00b7 Supports students in meeting those goals by achieving increasing levels of demonstrated skill and individual creativity among students. u00b7 Exposes students to the technical processes and language they may need to progress in any further study. u00b7 Provides students with assistance, guidance, and encouragement. u00b7 Provides constructive critique to studentsu2019 work/evaluates student performance as requested. u00b7 Manages provided supplies and equipment with proper care. u00b7 Maintains a clean, organized and safe working environment within the classroom. Cleans up after each program in accordance with CW best practices and expectations. Encourages students to properly clean-up their supplies, equipment and workstations. u00b7 Adheres to all University of Rochester and Memorial Art Gallery policies. u00b7 Completes required trainings (either digitally or in person) on an annual basis. u00b7 Completes and submits attendance records to the office. u00b7 Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications: u00b7 Bacheloru2019s degree in studio art or a related discipline. 3-5 years related experience teaching art or equivalent combination of education and experience. u00b7 Instructors must complete a background check and appropriate trainings for working with minors. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement EOE, including disability/protected veterans The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the Universityu2019s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create u2013 and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Created: 2025-12-22