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Boston University DIGITAL ARTS TEACHING FELLOW, BU Academy in BOSTON, Massachusetts
Boston University Academy is seeking a full-time Digital Arts Teacher to begin in August 2024. Primary responsibilities for this position will be teaching four sections of visual art, with an emphasis on digital art, graphic design, and digital photography, but also include coursework in non-digital drawing and painting. The teacher will assist with art club, curation of student work, open studio hours, and visual-art-related school events, as well as potentially advising the yearbook. All teachers contribute to other aspects of independent school life: leading clubs and activities, chaperoning trips, and possibly coaching. The teacher reports to the Associate Head
of School.
As the only high school in New England that is part of a major research university, Boston University Academy (BUA) offers students who love learning both a traditional, caring independent school experience and access to a broad range of university courses. In the eleventh and twelfth grades, students follow their passions by regularly completing up to twelve courses from Boston University’s undergraduate curriculum. The school’s 233 students are curious, capable, and kind. They come from 55 cities and towns in the Greater Boston area. 56% of students identify as students of color. 30% of students are on financial aid — a reflection of BUA’s commitment to equity and access.
Boston University’s generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off. Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for graduate work at Boston University, and remission extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page here (https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/)
Required Skills
The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of teaching experience, a degree in a related field, a student-centered approach, and deep content knowledge. For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment, who are flexible and creative, who will fully engage in the life of the school, and who are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable community.
To apply, please upload a resume, list of references (if available), a link to a portfolio of personal and/or student work, and cover letter addressed to Dr. Rosemary White, Associate Head of School, and send any questions to buacareers@bu.edu
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience