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Description
For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program consistently ranking among the top four graduate fine arts programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago Museum, on-campus galleries and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC’s undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world—as seen through notable alumni and faculty such as Michelle Grabner, David Sedaris, Elizabeth Murray, Richard Hunt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cynthia Rowley, Nick Cave, and LeRoy Neiman.
About The Department
Situated in the Office of the Dean, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at SAIC supports all studio and academic departments and programs. The CTL partners with divisional deans and functional units to bring its initiatives and events to life, including the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Wellness Center, the Disability and Learning Resource Center, and Computer Resources and Information Technologies. Collaborative relationships with campus partners enable the CTL to develop and implement faculty-centered resources that model SAIC’s long-standing commitment to art and design education.
About The Position
The Inclusive Pedagogy Specialist will collaborate with faculty and staff to support artist-educators at all stages of their careers. They will enrich the CTL’s existing work by: (1) building community through shared activities and programs; (2) developing resources that advance accessible, inclusive, equitable, and culturally competent teaching practices for both in-person and online instruction; and (3) conducting and sharing research about teaching and learning within an art and design context. The Inclusive Pedagogy Specialist models the CTL’s commitment to critical, reflective, and embodied pedagogical practices. This work requires a candidate who centers disability justice and cultural humility. We seek candidates especially interested in the unique teaching and learning opportunities that an art and design education makes possible.
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Responsibilities
- As a Center for Teaching and Learning member, the Inclusive Pedagogy Specialist provides general assistance to the CTL Director
- Support school-wide teaching and learning initiatives that develop and implement inclusive learning environments for both in-person and online instruction
- Offer expert guidance for academic accommodations, managing the CTL’s support for accessible course design
- Collaborate with campus partners to create a culture that supports, for example, anti-racist, indigenous, feminist, and queer pedagogies
- Coordinate workshops, seminars, learning communities, and/or consultations for faculty that promote accessibility, inclusive and culturally competent pedagogical practices, and differentiated instruction
- Utilize Canvas and other suitable educational technology to create online educational development resources for faculty and staff
- Some evenings and weekends event participation required
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Disability Studies, Instructional Design, Special Education, or related field; or, Bachelor’s degree in an art, design, or humanities discipline with relevant experience
- At least one (1) year of pre-professional (e.g., internship, fellowship, etc.) experience commensurate with the position, including, but not limited to, accessibility and disability services in higher education, critical pedagogies, and/or studio-based pedagogy
- Evidence of the ability to serve both academic and studio departments
- Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse perspectives, including those of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, racial and ethnic, ability, gender, sexuality, and intersectional identities
- Demonstrated ability to apply and critically engage with broad pedagogical models to support a wide range of specific learning needs and interests
- Interest in conducting and analyzing research related to Scholarship on Teaching and Learning, art education, and/or related fields
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Education, Disability Studies, Special Education, Instructional Design, or related field; or, Master’s degree in an art, design, or humanities discipline with relevant professional experience
- One (1) year of professional experience commensurate with the position, including, but not limited to, accessibility and disability services in higher education, critical pedagogies, and/or studio-based pedagogy
- Knowledge of ADA regulations, guidelines, and standards as applicable to higher education
- Capacity to manage multiple projects and work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to create engaging Canvas modules for educational development purposes
- Evidence of scholarly achievement as demonstrated by research, conference participation, publications, or other relevant work
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods
- Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required
- Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally
Work Environment
- Hybrid – On-campus in office 4 days per week
Union: This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.
The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at apply_help@artic.edu.
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