CE Overview

RISD Continuing Education functions within the larger context of RISD, an institution with an unparalleled reputation for producing highly-skilled, successful, and internationally renowned creative practitioners. With more than 100 years of expertise nurturing critical making, thinking, and innovation in art and design we facilitate personal and professional development by engaging students in sustained exploration and learning in the creative disciplines. With a commitment to centering inclusivity, diversity and equity in executing key responsibilities, RISD Continuing Education instructors plan, organize, teach, and provide feedback to promote and direct student learning in keeping with the institutional learning-centered values and in a manner that meets essential competencies of artists and designers.

Job Description

RISD Continuing Education facilitators teach and provide feedback to promote and direct student learning and guide students with empathy.  RISD Continuing Education is seeking a practicing art and design educator interested in supporting the growth of aspiring youth artists. Our program emphasizes design thinking, communicating, and creating, and students will look to you for guidance while navigating daily prompts and assignments. Facilitators lead our students through engaging and inspiring activities designed to grow their confidence in art making. Support students as they develop art and design vocabulary by talking about their work and the work of others. Provide personalized feedback as they work and during informal presentations of their finished pieces. 

We are currently seeking two art educators to co-facilitate Museum Marvels, a full day studio course in person on the RISD campus to youth ages 10-12. The successful candidates will have a strong background in the deliverables listed in the course description. The current course description is as follows:

Get inspired by our world-class art and design collection at the RISD Museum! This week-long, full-day experience includes five days of art making with three guided museum visits. At the museum, discover stories about history and culture by analyzing artworks. Imagine what it’s like to be in a distant place or time by looking at pieces inspired by the landscape. Ponder how artists depict people and characters in drawings, sculptures, and photographs. Gallery tours will include written activities and the chance to ask questions. Back in the studio, you will apply ideas and techniques from the tour to create inspired works of art. At the end of the week, share what you made with your friends and families in a mini exhibition.

• Learner outcomes:
  • Inspect art and design objects for clues about how it was made and what the artist is communicating. 
  • Create works of art that include landscapes, portraits, and a story.
  • Practice techniques to show depth and realism when depicting scenes and people. 
  • Use art and design vocabulary.
  • Build confidence by working collaboratively and independently. 

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required:

• BS, BFA or Art/Design Major required
• Demonstrated teaching experience in visual arts education
• Ability to convey complex art and design concepts to students with varied skills (novice to advanced) in a condensed time frame
• Accept and act upon constructive feedback from course evaluations by students and staff.
• Ability to implement diverse teaching and learning for learners from a variety of educational backgrounds, environments and expectations
• Ability to meet RISD’s technology requirements  
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Preferred

• Masters degree
• Experience  k-12 teaching, with an expertise in art and design 
• Classroom or group management experience, K-8 preferred 
• Teaching certification/certificate
• Knowledge and understanding of early-mid childhood learner principles and respect for students

Documents Needed to Apply:

• Resume required 
• Link for your professional portfolio preferred
• Statement of interest preferred 

Work Schedule:

Course will be held for one week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm on the RISD campus in Providence, RI 

Now hiring for the Spring 2027 Semester, with classes beginning 4/19/27- 4/23/2027

Union:

No

Work Modality:

In person

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.

The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.

RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.