Upward Bound Studio Art & Watercoloring Instructor
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Temporary
Part-time
13 days ago
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Wilkes University invites applicants for an open Studio Art & Watercoloring high school teaching enrichment position in the Upward Bound Program for the summer session. Upward Bound is a federally funded Trio Program, which provides support to participants in their preparation for college and ultimately, in their higher education pursuits.The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the enrichment component of the Program by introducing fundamental concepts and mediums of Studio Art, instructing watercoloring projects, and teaching various art techniques to a small group of high school level students. A Bachelor's degree in Art, Education, and/or a related field is required.Please note that this is only a part-time/temporary position with a competitive hourly wage. Dates run from June 17th through July 25th and classes are held throughout the week, Monday - Thursday (1:15P.M. - 2:30P.M.). Watercoloring is on Monday & Wednesdays, Studio Art is on Tuesday & Thursdays.Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.To apply, visit . Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening.Job Posted by ApplicantPro
