OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
TEACHING ARTIST FOR FALL 2013 SEMESTER
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Ryman Arts has several openings for outstanding teaching artists for the fall 2013 semester, at both our Westchester and Fullerton campuses. The selected instructor will teach foundation level drawing and/or painting to high school students who have won full scholarships to Ryman Arts. Our program emphasizes skill development in drawing and painting from observation, including color theory and life drawing.
The Ryman Arts three-course sequential curriculum provides a college-level foundation in drawing and painting. In addition to the studio courses, the program includes college and career guidance and annual student exhibitions. The Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced classes of 12-17 students meet on Saturdays at California State University, Fullerton and Sundays at Otis College of Art and Design in Westchester. Classes are 3 ½ hours long, and meet for 12 weeks.
Ryman Arts has been teaching and mentoring talented teens from throughout Southern California since 1990. Admission is highly selective, and the scholarships cover the cost of instruction, art materials, guest artists and field trips. For more information about Ryman Arts, please visit www.rymanarts.org. This limited-term position pays $50 per hour for instructional time, prep time, and required meetings. Class assignment to be determined, based on enrollment needs.
Requirements:
- Five to ten years’ experience as a studio drawing and painting instructor at the college or advanced high school level. Must have a demonstrated track record of excellence as a studio instructor, specifically in teaching advanced foundation skills of drawing and/or painting.
- Graduate degree in fine arts or art education or equivalent training and experience leading to an understanding of studio art teaching.
- Must have outstanding ability as a mentor and role model to adolescents.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to be able to work effectively as part of a collegial staff.
- Active as a practicing artist with an ongoing, current exhibition record.
- Able to work on weekends during the semester and occasional weekdays for meetings and related work
- Bilingual speaking ability in English and Spanish, Chinese or Korean is an asset.
To Apply:
Please send letter of interest, resume, references, examples of your own artwork and samples of your students’ work (if available) via mail or email to:
Instructor Search
Ryman Arts
315 W. Ninth St. #806
Los Angeles, CA 90015-4202
Or email to rtuynman@ryman.org
TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR FALL 2013 SEMESTER
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Ryman Arts has openings for teaching assistants for the fall 2013 semester, at both our Westchester and Fullerton campuses. The Teaching Assistants (TA) aid faculty and staff in conducting drawing and painting classes for talented high school students. The TA is responsible for all class support including setting up the classrooms, transporting and distributing class supplies, organizing and maintaining student artwork and portfolios, and helping to organize supplies and artwork in our storage facility. The TA will also assist with class management, assist teachers with student critiques, and help students to further develop their art skills, participate in off-site field trips and install student art exhibitions, as well as other programmatic projects.
The Ryman Arts three-course sequential curriculum provides a college-level foundation in drawing and painting. In addition to the studio courses, the program includes college and career guidance and annual student exhibitions. The Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced classes of 12-17 students meet on Saturdays at California State University, Fullerton and Sundays at Otis College of Art and Design in Westchester. Classes are 3 ½ hours long, and meet for 12 weeks.
The Teaching Assistant interacts extensively with students, faculty, staff and reports to the Education Manager. This limited-term position pays $11 per hour.
Requirements:
- Skilled in foundation drawing and painting
- Have an outgoing personality, be flexible, energetic and responsible
- Able to serve as role model for teens and enjoy working with them
- Able to take initiative to solve problems
- Able to lift and carry art supplies and classroom equipment
- Have completed at least one year of college
- Be eligible to work in the United States
- Being an alumnus of the Ryman Arts program is a plus
Positions are available at both the Cal State Fullerton and Otis campuses. Hours vary, but generally include working on Saturdays at Cal State Fullerton or Sundays at Otis while classes are on session. * Note: Work study employment can be arranged with some colleges.
To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume and list of references via mail or email to:
Teaching Assistant Search
Ryman Arts
315 W. Ninth St. #806
Los Angeles, CA 90015-4202
Or email to rtuynman@ryman.org
