Metalsmithing & Jewelry Instructors

Lillstreet Art Center is looking for instructors to teach in our Metalsmithing & Jewelry Department. We are specifically looking for teaching artists with the ability to lead beginner to intermediate evening and weekend workshops and/or five to ten week classes covering the following subjects:

• Jewelry & functional wares
• Basic silversmithing projects: rings, cuffs, bangles, earrings, pendants, etc
• Casting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in studio art or higher; or 5+ years as a working artist
• At least two years of previous teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience
• Positive, professional and motivated
• Excellent people skills
• Must be comfortable working with adults of all skill levels and abilities
• Evening and weekend availability preferred

To Apply

To apply, please send the following materials to sishi@lillstreet.com with the subject line “Metalsmithing & Jewelry Teaching Artist Application.”

• CV/ Resume
• Cover letter
• Link to personal website/ online portfolio or 4 to 6 images in jpeg or pdf format
• Teaching philosophy
• 3 references (both personal and professional)
• Up to 6 images of student work (if available)

Compensation

This is a contract position with an hourly rate based on experience, starting at $24/ hr.