PAC Teaching Artist

Overview

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

Prison Arts Collective (PAC) works to expand access to the transformative power of the arts through collaboration and mutual learning that supports the development of self-expression, reflection, communication, and empathy through providing multidisciplinary arts programming in correctional institutions. PAC is based at San Diego State University and facilitates weekly multidisciplinary arts programming and art facilitator training (AFT) programs in 14 prisons throughout California.  

The PAC Teaching Artist, Imperial Valley, is responsible for the implementation of the Arts Facilitator Training program inside Centinela State Prison and potentially Calipatria State Prison. They lead classes and mentor peer facilitators, cultivating creative communities within the correctional institutions. Teaching Artists report to the Inland Regional Lead, PAC Leadership team and work closely with teaching and administrative staff.

Responsibilities

Teaching & Mentoring 50%

• Regular mentor visits
• Mentor and support teaching assistants and peer facilitators
• Submit post-class reports after every site visit

Communication & Collaboration 45%

• Communicate at least monthly with PAC Leadership
• Participate in monthly teacher meetings with PAC team
• Participate in monthly FT mentor meetings with PAC team
• 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.

Other Duties as Assigned 5%

Qualifications

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication and ability to collaborate with a team.
• Creative problem solver
• Empathetic
• Detail oriented
• Responsive
• Dedicated to PAC mission.

Education & Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with courses focused in adult education and curriculum planning.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications & Special Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Studio Art, Art Education, or Art History or similar experience in art and arts education. MFA preferred.
• 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. 
• We strongly encourage candidates with lived experience of the justice system to apply for consideration.

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).
• Must successfully complete annual CDCR clearance at the primary institution candidate will be supporting for SDSURF authorization to work.
• Must successfully complete CITI certification and implement IRB-approved research practices at the designated site.

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. 
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.  
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.