Associate Director, Art Education, Art Teaching Credential Program

Academy of Art University is seeking an exceptional Associate Director, Art Education, Art Teaching Credential Program professional to oversee the Teacher Preparation Curriculum and serve as liaison for program compliance with credential requirements. This fully remote leadership role is tailored for individuals based in California who possess deep expertise in teacher preparation standards and state compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Single-Subject Teaching Credential Program Quality and Faculty
• Implement processes and procedures for recommending California K-12 Art credentials
• Oversee Teacher Preparation Curriculum and update when necessary
• Serve as liaison for program compliance with credential requirements
• Perform credential-related reporting and data analysis, both for University representatives and externally for state agencies, federal agencies and the Unified School Districts
• Collect and compile data for CTC accreditation site visits and biennial reports as well as maintain University's Credential Program Accreditation website
• Utilize the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) online system to submit and check the status of applications and complete recommendations
• Provide credentialing and degree information to the CTC, University EVP of Compliance, K-12 Schools, the educational community, and the public
• Attend professional development programs (such as CTC and CALTPA coordinator conferences and workshops)
• Coordinate and maintain Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Unified School Districts
• Recruit and support classroom mentor teachers for credential candidate’s student teaching
• Locate and place student teachers in Unified School Districts with active MOUs
• Complete formal student teacher observations and evaluations
• Support credential candidates in completing and submitting state assessments (CalTPAs)
• Assist and mentor faculty. Conduct peer evaluations requested by department director or CAO
• Attend university events and department meetings, as required
• Interact with other Department Directors and the extended community
• Responsible for all aspects of teaching each assigned class section(s), including, but not limited to: preparing for class, implementing published syllabus and course outline, communicating with students; evaluating and grading student performance and assignment submissions; maintaining current and accurate records that require online entry of student data, including attendance, progress grades, midterm grades and final grades; holding synchronous (onsite and virtual) classes in accordance with the published day, time and modality; beginning and ending synchronous classes on time according to published start and end times
• Have a thorough understanding of all course content including: assignments, discussion topics and Course Learning Outcomes. Demonstrate mastery of the course material and facilitate learning and skills acquisition in course(s) using teaching strategies appropriate to the course modality (onsite/online/virtual)
• Engage every section of assigned online classes at least once each day, 6 days a week (including Saturday). Review all posts, comments, and mailbox messages during each active module and respond to all student questions within 1 business day. Leave public evidence of online presence including but not limited to a new post, comment; public critique 6 days a week. Hold Zoom sessions throughout the semester as directed
• Actively contribute to and guide class conversations to encourage student engagement and development. Provide constructive, clear and detailed feedback on submitted student work that includes what was done correctly, areas for improvement and why/how to make improvements
• Post in relevant topics, including “Welcome” topic (and video) on the first day of class for every section of assigned online class as well as an expectation-setting announcement and include in the Instructor Profile the “Check-in” times when students can expect questions to be answered for the above mentioned 6 days. Ensure professional communication is provided to students throughout the semester
• Assess students’ achievement of the course learning outcomes by adhering to the official course grading breakdown. Offer constructive feedback in a professional manner to assist students in their skill development
• Submit all Progress, Midterm and Final grades by published deadlines
• Post critiques and grades for online course assignments in Brightspace within 3 business days of the close of each module period; 2 business days of the close of the module during the summer semester. Provide feedback and grades for onsite/virtual course assignments by the following class session
• Instructors teaching synchronous class sections (onsite/virtual) must submit student attendance rosters no later than 11:59 p.m. each day class(es) are scheduled
• Communicate weekly to students who are absent from class within the same day of the of the missed class for synchronous classes or within 24 hours after the close of the module for online classes. Instructors must notify the appropriate support department to ensure that absent students are connected with needed resources. Instructors should attempt to contact and offer support to students who have failed to submit required work on time and communicate concerns to the appropriate department as needed
• Follow University requirements for scheduling and recording virtual Zoom class meetings and post links to recordings in Brightspace for student access
• Adhere to the published supply list in the pre-approved syllabus. Evaluate and process any requests regarding changes to the supply list submitted by faculty and instructors
• Perform additional instructor duties as needed. These additional duties may include, but not be limited to, workshops, portfolio reviews, and other instructional work
• Communicate with associate or online directors, faculty lead, and where appropriate, online build team, about ways in which student learning can be Improved in assigned class(es)
• Maintain guidelines set by the Academy of Art University. Ensure compliance with state laws and all standards of the Academy's various accrediting agencies
• Remain current in your knowledge of industry advancements and maintain professional interactions in your field

Requirements:

• Candidates must reside in California or have current California teaching credentials
• Demonstrated previous experience with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) online system
• Experience providing credentialing and degree information to the CTC, as well as maintaining Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Unified School Districts
• Strong time management and organizational skill sets that enable you to support a number of individuals effectively and quickly
• A passion for art and design and at least two years of professional experience working within a related field. Professional work experience must relate directly to the skills taught in the class
• BFA or MFA as well as prior teaching experience is required