| Geffen Academy educators approach teaching as an intellectual profession of the highest order, one in which knowledge is not only transmitted but created. Geffen Academy educators possess a sophisticated and reflective understanding of their discipline and a record of achievement which demonstrates their ability to utilize and contribute to the robust connections we have with UCLA, a world-class research institution. Geffen Academy educators’ innovation is guided by our school’s mission to prioritize proven educational practices while also recognizing that teaching is a complex intellectual endeavor that defies rigid codification. We are committed to a humane working environment and also recognize that teaching goes beyond the life of the mind. Geffen Academy educators seek to create trusting and caring relationships with their students and with their larger community. Summary: Under the direction of the head of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Geffen Academy at UCLA, Geffen Academy educator will be responsible for the delivery and design of an excellent Visual Arts Program in a secondary school context, aligned to the mission of the Geffen Academy at UCLA. The Visual Art educator will be responsible for the creation of engaging, high quality Photography Drawing and Painting instruction including participation in the creation of a course of study, offering excellent instruction to Geffen Academy’s students, and participating in the life of the Geffen Academy as assigned. The Position: Part-Time Visual Arts Geffen Academy Educator Job Duties:
? Consistent with department leadership’s direction, collaborate with other Geffen Academy educators in the creation of an overall Academy program that meets the needs and interests of the school’s students
? Teach drawing and painting and Photography courses, as assigned, including interdisciplinary courses based on Geffen Academy’s Visual and Performing Arts curriculum
? Consistent with department leadership’s direction, collaborate with relevant UCLA faculty, visual arts programs that enable the Academy’s students to take advantage of the Academy’s relationship with a research university operating at the cutting edge of knowledge creation
? Evaluate and choose resources for use by Geffen Academy Visual Arts educators
? Consistent with department leadership’s direction, evaluate and choose books, digital materials, experiential opportunities such as museum visits and theatrical performances, and other academic resources
? Assist the Head of School and Admissions Director in student recruitment activities
? As needed, communicate information about student progress to relevant student services colleagues, including but not limited to department head, Dean of Students, academic advising and college guidance staff, Academic Coordinator, Registrar, counselor/psychologist, and athletic team coaches
? Consistent with department leadership’s direction, assess the continued relevance and success of course offerings within the department
? Prepare and analyze the Geffen Academy’s digital media curriculum with guidance from the Visual Arts Department Chair.
? Create a learning environment where students feel safe, welcome and challenged
? Participate in committee work, whether the committee’s focus is solely within the department, or reaches to other parts of the Geffen Academy enterprise, as assigned
? Consistent with department leadership’s direction, participate in department representation at parent evenings and recruitment events
? Consistent with department leadership’s direction, participate in interdisciplinary instructional programs
? Consistent with department leadership’s direction, serve as instructors/mentors/advisers of students’ independent projects
? Evaluate course placement with input from students, parents, educators and student services colleagues as needed
? Consistent with Academy leadership’s direction, engage in co-curricular and extracurricular activities
? Consistent with department leadership’s direction, orient new educators and establish appropriate mentoring relationships
? Meet as needed with the department
? Consistent with department leadership’s direction, participate in continuing professional development activities
? Be available to provide coverage of instructional work for both scheduled and unscheduled absences of colleagues
? Communicate with students and parents as department- related issues and questions arise
? Adhere to Geffen Academy and the University of California applicable policies, procedures, and established protocols. Read and adhere to the school norms, protocols and requirements as outlined in the school Handbooks This list of duties is not exhaustive. Department heads will be expected to assure that all aspects of the Geffen Academy program within the ambit of their disciplines is led by capable staff who are carefully supervised and appropriately compensated A Geffen Educator’s workload may vary from term to term and year to year. Each Geffen Academy Educator’s annual contract will reflect the workload anticipated for the time covered by the contract. Apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF05606. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.” |
