Job Summary

The Strategic Design Fellowship Coach will be responsible for co-creating, conducting, and managing their relevant courses within the Strategic Design Fellowship program at Drexel University. Fellowship Coaches will be expected to establish course learning objectives and lectures; managing their class to create a safe, welcoming, and rigorous learning environment for their students; and for developing each fellow's interest in and the ability for creative expression in technical terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent within photography & digital art.

Essential Functions

• Conduct weekly classes for the Strategic Design Fellows to create and provide skill and knowledge-based, hands-on photography and creative industry training for participants in the fellowship program.
• Create a schedule of projects, activities, and deliverables and list of equipment and supplies within a limited budget.
• Plan and execute multiple gallery exhibitions and working with each member of the fellowship to prepare their work.
• Hold regular weekly “office hours” for the Strategic Design Fellows.
• Instruct fellows, individually and in groups, on the business of photography.
• Facilitate group critiques and feedback sessions. 
• Assist with logistical support as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practicing artist with experience working in the visual, literary, or performing arts.
• Experience teaching in higher education.

Location

• University City – Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Part-time Per Diem position classified as Non-exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information on our benefits offerings please review the Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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