Instructor - Materials & Methods - NewSchool of Architecture & Design
San Diego, CA
About the Job
About NewSchool of Architecture & Design: NewSchool of Architecture & Design (NewSchool) is a globally recognized and awarded design university known for its forward-thinking professors, an inspiring campus community, and top industry connections and collaboration opportunities.
Position Summary:
NewSchool is seeking dynamic and qualified part-time instructors to serve as faculty in our Architecture Program teaching AR721 Materials & Methods I. Appointments will be part-time and will be made on a term-by-term bases. NewSchool faculty members educate and provide learning opportunities for students through face-to face, blended, and/or online delivery methods. They promote and facilitate student success by creating an environment conducive to learning and student involvement.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver course content based on meeting course and program learning outcomes
- Assess student performance on papers/examinations/projects
- Monitor student progress and provide student support in the form of feedback, coaching, and academic assistance
- Foster student success by showing flexibility in style and delivery methods as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and student interaction
- Manage the learning environment through effective record keeping (i.e. Attendance reporting on a class by class basis, submitting grades and assessment reports on time, and enforcing NewSchool academic and attendance policies)
- Communicate with academic leadership regarding student difficulties or issues that arise
- Provide the necessary course documentation and archival for assessment review according to the adopted accreditation standards
- Report student outcomes and use this information for teaching and learning improvements
- Promote professionalism by modeling such behaviors inside and outside the classroom
- Collaborate with necessary departments to support a positive team environment
- Uphold NewSchool values, policies, and procedures
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Any other assistance deemed necessary to promote the program or maintain its teaching delivery at the highest level of quality.
Education & Experience:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the field of study or closely related field; Master’s degree preferred
- Demonstrated record of high-quality instruction, as shown by a minimum of two years of undergraduate teaching experience or an extensive record of relevant professional expertise
- Excellent communication (verbal/written) and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft O365 Products
- Preferred knowledge of Blackboard or Canvas
Reports To: Reports to Head of Architecture Programs
Supervisory Responsibility: None