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Ryman Arts has several openings for outstanding teaching artists for the fall 2013 semester, at both our Westchester and Fullerton campuses. The selected instructor will teach foundation level drawing and/or painting to high school students who have won full scholarships to Ryman Arts. Our program emphasizes skill development in drawing and painting from observation, including color theory and life drawing.

The Ryman Arts three-course sequential curriculum provides a college-level foundation in drawing and painting. In addition to the studio courses, the program includes college and career guidance and annual student exhibitions. The Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced classes of 12-17 students meet on Saturdays at California State University, Fullerton and Sundays at Otis College of Art and Design in Westchester. Classes are 3 € ¦½ hours long, and meet for 12 weeks.

Ryman Arts has been teaching and mentoring talented teens from throughout Southern California since 1990. Admission is highly selective, and the scholarships cover the cost of instruction, art materials, guest artists and field trips. For more information about Ryman Arts, please visit www.rymanarts.org. This limited-term position pays $50 per hour for instructional time, prep time, and required meetings. Class assignment to be determined, based on enrollment needs.

Requirements:

* Five to ten years' experience as a studio drawing and painting instructor at the college or advanced high school level. Must have a demonstrated track record of excellence as a studio instructor, specifically in teaching advanced foundation skills of drawing and/or painting.
* Graduate degree in fine arts or art education or equivalent training and experience leading to an understanding of studio art teaching.
* Must have outstanding ability as a mentor and role model to adolescents.
* Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to be able to work effectively as part of a collegial staff.
* Active as a practicing artist with an ongoing, current exhibition record.
* Able to work on weekends during the semester and occasional weekdays for meetings and related work
* Bilingual speaking ability in English and Spanish, Chinese or Korean is an asset.

To Apply:
Please send letter of interest, resume, references, and examples of your own artwork and samples of your students' work (if available) via mail or email to:

Instructor Search
Ryman Arts
315 W. Ninth St. #806
Los Angeles, CA 90015-4202
Or email to rtuynman@ryman.org

To download this job posting and to learn more about our program, visit http://www.ryman.org/aboutrymanarts/jobs.stm

Rebecca Tuynman
Education Manager
Ryman Arts
315 W. Ninth St. Suite 806
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Office: (213) 629-2787
During Saturday classes: (213) 447-2756
During Sunday classes: (818) 693-5757
Fax: (213) 627-9914
www.rymanarts.org

from LA Culture Net