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Vacancy Type Temporary Is Internal Transfer Only No Working Title Design Camp Instructor 2019 Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range $1000–$1200, commensurate upon experience and camp worked Position Number 48LC02 Work Schedule See below Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Department 480501 - HR University Temporary Services Department Design Lab for K-12 Education - College of Design Job City & State Raleigh, NC Essential Job Duties

Position overview
Design Camp is an annual series of pre-college summer programs offered at NC State University College of Design to high school and middle school students. Design Camp informs students about college study in design and raises awareness of the impact of design in all aspects of our everyday lives.

Having operated for over a quarter of a century, the Design Camp at NC State College of Design has provided the spark and fuel of inspiration for thousands of aspiring designers, including some who have gone on to national and international success in their field. Design Camp changes the lives of not only its campers but has proved to be a wonderful, life changing experience for hundreds of College of Design faculty, staff and students who have worked for the program over the years.

Design Camp Students work with camp instructors and teaching assistants on projects involving disciplines offered at the college- Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Industrial Design, Art & Design, and Graphic Design.

Camp projects developed in response to a different theme each year, challenge students to explore their creativity and critical- thinking skills while pushing them to try a range of techniques and media. In addition to studio projects, students will attend special presentations and participate in creative group challenges.

Primary Purpose of Position
Instructors are responsible for teaching campers in one studio for one or more weeks of camp. Candidates may be hired to teach Middle School Day Camp (Rising 6th-8th grades), High School Day Camp (Rising 9th – 11th grades), or High School Residential Camp (Rising 11th and 12th grades). Middle School Day Camp instructors will have two TAs to support them during studio time and help with some preparation. High School Day and High School Residential instructors will have one TA.

Instructors will follow the Design Camp curriculum guidelines and develop age appropriate projects that align with this years Design Camp theme.

•Instructors for Design Day and Residential Camp will develop a one-day camp project that will be taught to a different group of campers each day
•Instructors for Middle School Day Camp will develop a range of projects for one group of campers that they will work with every day Monday- Friday

Other Work/Responsibilities

Instructors will be required to complete the following training throughout the Spring Semester. Three training sessions will be held spring of 2019 for instructors.

*Please note-All first time instructors must attend an information session on either January 14 or 15 in Brooks 212A at 6PM

Instructors will receive training on
•Pedagogy
•Project development
•Classroom management
•Adolescent development
•Camper safety and cultural awareness
•A mini- practicum experience is provided and required for new hires.

Work Schedule
Varies according to camp selected. Approximately 8:30am-5:00pm during the
camp week(s) worked. Mandatory Spring Meetings and trainings are required.
Dates to be announced in January.
Camp Prep Day is the day before each camp session begins. Instructors are
required to work Prep Day and ensure all studio prep is complete before the start
of camp.

Design Camp Session Dates
Middle School Day Camp – Session A
July 22-July 26
Middle School Day Camp – Session B
July 29- August 2
High School Day Camp – Session A
July 22-July 26
High School Day Camp – Session B
July 22- July 26
High School Residential Camp – Session A
June 23- June 29
High School Residential Camp – Session B
July 7-July 13

Minimum Experience/Education

•College of Design faculty, adjunct faculty, graduate students and design professionals are eligible to apply
•Must be able to lift and carry 10-30 lbs. (when setting up and breaking down your studio) Some standing, crouching, walking, stair climbing abilities and general physical mobility may be required in this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
•All candidates chosen for staff positions at Design Camp are required to pass a criminal background check

Departmental Required Skills

•Experience and demonstrated success planning and implementing design projects, experience and or interest in working with high school and middle school students
•Demonstrated design skills, understanding of design thinking and process and teaching/leadership experience required
•Enthusiasm for education and teaching are a must
•Participation in training is mandatory
•Must have excellent organizational, writing and communication skills
•Must be able to maintain positive professional relationships among Design Camp colleagues and working with students
•Must be willing and able to support fellow staff and collaborate as a team player
•Mini practicum in school visit required for all new hires (Spring)

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

NC State University College of Design faculty, graduate student, teaching staff or alumni

Required License or Certification

N/A

Special Instructions Job Open Date 11/02/2018 Must Be Open Until

Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time. 01/25/2019 Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Proposed Hire Date AA/EOE

AA/EEO In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to start date.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please briefly explain your interest in teaching at Design Camp

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Do you have experience with Design Camp and or other camps or education programs for high school or middle school students? If so please describe including any experience with planning and implementing design projects.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please list three reasons why you believe you would make a great Design Camp instructor.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Please select the disciplines in which you are qualified and interested in teaching at Design Camp:Design for Middle School StudentsFundamentals of DesignSpaces and Places (Architecture and Landscape Architecture)Art & Design Graphic DesignIndustrial DesignMultiple Disciplines/Other

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * If you selected Multiple Disciplines/Other please list them here

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Please select the sessions in which you are interested in teaching at Design Camp
   • Middle School Day Camp – Session A July 22-July 26
   • Middle School Day Camp – Session B July 29- August 2
   • High School Day Camp – Session A July 22-July 26
   • High School Day Camp – Session B July 22- July 26
   • High School Residential Camp – Session A June 23- June 29
   • High School Residential Camp – Session B July 7-July 13
   • Multiple Sessions
7. * If you selected Multiple Sessions Please list them here

   (Open Ended Question)

8. * Please provide a link to your portfolio or website below. If you do not have an online portfolio or website, please provide us with a link to a free image hosting site (such as Flickr) featuring some of your design work.

   (Open Ended Question)

9. * Are you interested in other teaching opportunities at the Design Lab for K-12 Education at the College of Design, taking place during the school year?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Maybe
10. * Are you interested in co-teaching (working with another instructor, sharing teaching responsibilities- no TA provided)?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Maybe
11. * Please review all information provided on time requirements for this position. If hired, can you commit to the required instructor hours, including training, preparation, orientation, studio instruction and camp reception?
    • Yes
    • No

Application Materials Required Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

1. Other Document (1)