Job Title: Bemis School of Art, Art Instructor/Teaching Artist

Department: CSFAC@CC - Bemis School of Art

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• less than 1000 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• varies Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Set at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado College is a place where individuals are determined to positively impact the world. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment where students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work together. Here, you are welcomed as a valued member of the community. Colorado College is a place to explore, grow, and thrive.

Job Summary

The OC Art Instructor/Teaching Artist position is an occasional position, based on courses proposed, accepted and enrollment in accepted courses. Bemis School of Art runs three sessions of visual art courses, workshops and camps to the community for ages 5-adult. Reports to the Director, Bemis School of Art.
Expertise in the media being presented, to include experience in teaching youth and/or adults; ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds; innovation/creativity in artistic area; energetic and flexible; collaborative work style; ability to think critically and solve problems; ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Requirements include: teaching experience, bachelor's degree

Mission
We celebrate and challenge our understanding of place, uplift artists from the past, present, and future, and amplify art’s capacity to shape our work and inspire new possibilities.
Vision
We aim to foster connections among communities through integrated multi-disciplinary art experiences.
We believe in
Engagement — increases visibility, access, and understanding and empowers communities to have input over decisions that affect their lives and their community.
Making — a process that generates ideas and brings them into being.
Cultural Stewardship — employs practices that take responsibility for preserving the value of cultural works, objects and experiences.

The Fine Arts Center has identified the priorities and goals that will guide our efforts between 2024–26. These priorities—Visibility, Engagement, and Sustainability—are designed to strengthen our identity as a cultural leader, enhance our impact in the community, and ensure long-term organizational resilience and success.

Responsibilities

•Provide in-person instruction to students (ages6-adult) enrolled in art classes in a particular medium (ceramics, drawing, painting, mixed-media, sculpture, photography, or other artistic field of study.
•Design and conduct art curriculum.
•Prepare and maintain the classroom environment.
•Prepare learning materials and programming to promote and encourage interest and successful learning outcomes.
•Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
•Establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.

Minimum Qualifications

Expertise in the media being presented, to include experience in teaching youth and/or adults; ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds; innovation/creativity in artistic area; energetic and flexible; collaborative work style; ability to think critically and solve problems; ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: open until filled
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• Band 00; Other - See position details Varies by assignment

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Paid sick time- accrual of 0.0333 hours of sick time for each hour worked
• Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

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Benefit Information:

Please refer to https://mybensite.com/coloradocollege/

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html