SOTHEBY’S INSTITUTE OF ART

Co-Instructor, Pre-College – New York

Summer Institute – New York, New York

Department: Summer Institute

Employment Type: Temporary/Seasonal (Full Time)

Minimum Experience: Mid-level

CO-INSTRUCTOR / SUMMER POSITION (10-15 OPENINGS)

About Sotheby’s Institute of Art

Sotheby’s Institute of Art (SIA) is the pioneer in the study of art and its markets. Our academically innovative and professionally focused curriculum enables students to acquire specialized knowledge of art objects, histories, and markets to impact art and related industries. SIA is committed to fostering future generations of art business leaders and cultural stewards. The Institute offers multiple educational programs, including a Master of Arts graduate degree as well as a robust suite of non-degree adult and pre-college classes.

About Sotheby’s Summer Institute, Pre-College

Sotheby’s Summer Institute, Pre-College provides talented high school students with an immersive environment during 2-week terms held at Fordham University in Manhattan, in which students use New York City as a classroom to learn, investigate, and explore while having fun and discovering friends, mentors, and instructors who share their interest in the arts.

Job Summary

Co-Instructors set up classrooms, convene class, and guide students through exercises – directed by the Lead Instructor – to recap important points/themes, promote independent work and writing, and allow students time to work on projects. If class is off-campus, Co-Instructors escort students to and from the site visit. Before the term begins, the Co-Instructor works with the Lead Instructor(s) and SIA to plan the syllabus, choose instructional strategies, and provide feedback on planned site visits and guest speakers. Co-Instructors teach one to two classroom sessions per term. After the term ends, CO-Instructors provide feedback on individual students’ performance to the Lead Instructor(s) and SIA to form part of the narrative evaluation that each student receives.

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Arts degree in a relevant field is required; a graduate degree (obtained or in progress) or professional experience is recommended. Co-Instructors must have at least two (2) years of high school teaching experience, with some experience in teaching writing, art history, and/or studio art. Three references are required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pre-Session:

· Provide feedback to the Lead Instructor(s) and SIA on the syllabus, course project(s), site visits, and guest speakers. Assist Lead Instructor, as needed, in planning activities that help achieve the course’s learning outcomes.

· Participate in discussion(s) with Lead Instructor(s) and SIA to agree on instructional strategies, classroom management, etc.

· Prepare one to two teaching sessions in discussion with SIA and Lead Instructor.

· Attend training sessions focused on student safety, diversity and inclusion, and pedagogy

· Attend orientation focused on key relationships, responsibilities, and logistics

During Session:

· Promote a healthy and student-focused classroom experience that prioritizes student well-being

· Support Lead Instructors

· Lead sessions as needed

· Guide students in preparing their project(s) and provide feedback

· Supervise the class’s Teaching Assistants

· Attend, facilitate, and escort students to and from site visits

Post-Session:

· Provide written feedback on each student to the Lead Instructor(s) and SIA as part of the narrative evaluation that each student receives upon completion of the course. Feedback must be submitted within three (3) days of course completion.

· Liaise with SIA staff to review courses and provide feedback for future planning

Instructional Dates (excluding the weekend)

· Term 1: June 8th – June 18th

· Term 2: June 22nd – July 2nd

· Term 3: July 6th – July 16th

· Term 4: July 20th – July 30th

NOTE: Co-Instructors typically work from 8:30am-4:30pm, and are off the second Friday of each term.

Areas of Content Expertise

Art history, art law, art business, art writing, museums, galleries, auction houses, studio art, art conservation, art appraisal

Teaching Experience

Co-Instructors must have at least two years of high school teaching experience, with some experience in teaching writing, art history, and/or studio art.

Physical demands

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop, and reach.

· Ability to lift 25 lbs.

· Ability to travel extensively within the broader New York City area.

Salary

$4000 per term, as an independent contractor.

Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2020.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Only qualified candidates should apply (NO RECRUITERS).

SIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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