Position Category: Academic
Position Title: Instructor
School/Department: Extended Studies
Reports To: Dean, Extended Studies
Time: Part-Time
Information & Responsibilities
CalArts Extended Studies is a self-supporting unit within California Institute of the Arts, providing educational opportunities for creative professionals and lifelong learners. CalArts Extended Studies non-degree credit courses reflect the artistic and academic integrity of the degree curriculum at CalArts. Funding is generated through fees collected from a diverse and changing student population. Part-time instructor positions are on a course-by-course contracted basis. The contract is for the duration of the set development period.
Any candidate that is offered employment with CalArts must complete the Form I-9 in accordance with the law. On the form, an employee must attest to their employment authorization. The employee must also present their employer with acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Course Title Acting Audition Self-Recording Workshop
Course development dates May 5-June 13, 2025
Course delivery dates July 2-July 23
Course description
In this 4-week intensive online course, you will learn best practices in creating a professional self-recorded acting audition video to enhance your application for college theater programs or other professional acting opportunities. Topics include audition techniques, selecting the right monologues, setting up the recording space, preparing for your recorded performance, and ensuring the quality of your video and audio recording. Class critiques and discussions will provide constructive and individualized feedback.
Learner Outcomes
In this course you will:
Instructor Duties
• Develop online course materials and learning assessments.
• Utilize the Canvas System as the course support platform
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students
• Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes, and assign grades (pass/fail)
• Post final student grades to the Extended Studies registration system by set deadlines
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice
• Participate in required meetings, orientation, and complete mandatory training programs
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including
• Employ culturally competent and inclusive teaching methodologies in the classroom
an active professional performance practice
experience in video production
an in-depth understanding of the selection process for college theater programs and casting for theater and film productions
experience with online curriculum development and delivery for adult learners
excellent interpersonal and presentation, written, and communication skills
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Review of applications begins on April 3 at 4:00pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Salary
The rate of pay is $148.5 per hour for 17 hours of course development and 8 hours for course delivery. Please note that the course delivery requires a minimum number of students to be enrolled in the course.
Equity & Diversity
California Institute of the Arts understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are essential to and enrich the institution’s core mission. As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
California Institute of the Arts shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
California Institute of the Arts shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
