PAC Teaching Artist (Fresno Region)

About the role

Established in 1943, the mission of the SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is to support the research objectives of San Diego State University by helping faculty and staff find, obtain, and administer funding for their research and sponsored programs. SDSU achieved its strategic plan goal of becoming an R1, premier public research university in early 2025 furthering discoveries, interventions, and solutions that improve communities and change the world. SDSURF provides the full life cycle of grants services to faculty and staff to further their important work.

Our vision is to foster a culture of creativity and collaboration with integrity and respect for individuals that results in the delivery of superior service to support the university’s strategic aspirations. Our core values include Service, Collaboration, Innovation, and Respect.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support interns and peer facilitators
• Submit post-class reports after every site visit
• Communicate at least monthly with PAC Leadership
• Participate in monthly teacher meetings with PAC team
• Participate in monthly FT mentor meetings with PAC team
• Participate in monthly Regional meetings with the PAC Regional Lead
• Support events and exhibitions planned with PAC Leadership
• Collaborate with the teaching team, including peer facilitators, to ensure that classes have the appropriate supplies, delivered in a timely manner, and organized on site.

Requirements

• One year of experience in planning classes or programs in a specialized field or area, preferably in higher, extended or adult education OR previous teaching experience in higher or extended education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Education & Experience: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with courses focused in adult education and curriculum planning. Bachelor's degree in Studio Art, Art Education, or Art History or similar experience in art and arts education. MFA preferred.
• Additional Requirements: Candidates must reside in the designated region at the time of hire. Job offer is contingent upon clearance of SDSU background check (including criminal record check).
• Preferred Qualifications And Special Skills: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with courses focused in adult education and curriculum planning. Bachelor's degree in Studio Art, Art Education, or Art History or similar experience in art and arts education. MFA preferred. Excellent oral and written communication and ability to collaborate with a team. Desired qualities creative problem solver, empathetic, detail oriented, responsive, dedicated to PAC mission. Practicing and/or experienced artists preferred. At least four years of teaching experience total. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching in correctional settings. Experience with PAC or other Arts in Corrections organizations is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge & Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and consistently with PAC Leadership. Ability to share updates, concerns, and recommendations during meetings and through written communication. Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, including educators, peer facilitators, and leadership. Ability to contribute meaningfully in meetings and collaborative planning sessions. Ability to manage multiple meetings, deadlines, and coordination tasks. Ability to anticipate supply needs and ensure timely delivery and on-site organization. Ability to identify and resolve logistical or communication challenges. Ability to adapt plans to meet changing program or site needs. Ability to support the planning and execution of events and exhibitions in collaboration with PAC Leadership and teaching teams.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication and ability to collaborate with a team.
• Desired qualities creative problem solver, empathetic, detail oriented, responsive, dedicated to PAC mission.
• Practicing and/or experienced artists preferred.

Benefits

Teaching Artists report to the Regional Lead, PAC Leadership team and work closely with teaching and administrative staff. Teaching artists will receive specialized training to facilitate classes in prisons and have a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative team. Teaching artists are compensated for teaching time as well as class preparation and meetings.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $30.00-$35.00 depending on qualifications and is non-negotiable.

Schedule

Regular on-site mentor visits.

Other duties as Assigned

• 5% Knowledge & Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and consistently with PAC Leadership. Ability to share updates, concerns, and recommendations during meetings and through written communication. Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, including educators, peer facilitators, and leadership. Ability to contribute meaningfully in meetings and collaborative planning sessions. Ability to manage multiple meetings, deadlines, and coordination tasks. Ability to anticipate supply needs and ensure timely delivery and on-site organization. Ability to identify and resolve logistical or communication challenges. Ability to adapt plans to meet changing program or site needs. Ability to support the planning and execution of events and exhibitions in collaboration with PAC Leadership and teaching teams.