Instructor Humanities
- Employer
- Interlochen Center for the Arts
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Mar 22, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, Ethnic & Multicultural Studies, Other Humanities
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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A global destination for artists and arts
enthusiasts, Interlochen Center for the Arts nurtures creativity
through five dynamic platforms: Interlochen Arts Camp, the renowned
summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation’s premier
fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Presents, a producer of
more than 600 annual performances by internationally celebrated
guest artists, Interlochen students, and faculty; Interlochen
Public Radio, two listener-supported, 24-hour public radio stations
(classical music and news); and Interlochen College of Creative
Arts, a convener for lifelong learning in the arts.
The Humanities Instructor will teach a course load of
five sections, either in History or Literature and Composition.
Special consideration will be given to candidates able to teach
courses in African American Studies, Asian Studies, or English as a
Language. Additional consideration will also be given to candidates
with demonstrated skill and interest in teaching students at all
levels, grades 9-12.
Essential Duties &
Responsibilities:
Creates course curriculum, course handouts,
lectures, labs, presentations, and other course materials required
to deliver course information in an understandable and interesting
manner to ensure students are engaged with the course material in
order to achieve the course learning outcomes
Teaches a full load of classes in a variety of
humanities subjects
Develops and maintains a course page through Canvas
learning management software.
Maintains up-to-date attendance and gradebook
records.
Completes timely and thorough interim and grade
reports.
Writes letters of recommendation for college
admissions.
Serves as a mentor for an advisory group.
Collaborates and builds relationships with fellow
faculty members.
Provides office hours 4 days a week for students
(minimum of 30 minutes per session) and holds scheduled evening
tutorials when needed.
Attends department, division, faculty, community
and other meetings as necessary.
Participates in mission oriented events like
all-school events and student performances.
Experience and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies, Social
Sciences, English as a Language, History, Political Science,
Literature, Composition or related field required. Master’s degree
a plus.
Recent high school teaching experience
preferred.
Experience teaching all levels of high school (or
desire to do so) preferred.
Ability to demonstrate effectiveness in creating
course materials (syllabus, handouts, presentations, etc) which
enhance student interest and engagement.
Ability to use technology to introduce new
materials.
Background or interest in the arts is a valuable
asset.
Application Materials Required:
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcript
Teaching Philosophy
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