CE Instructor - Bronze Foundry Instructor

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The Harper College Community Music and Arts Center in Palatine,Illinois, seeks a Bronze Foundry Instructor to teach non-creditgroup classes for students ages 16 and older, primarily duringevening and weekend hours. The instructor will introduce beginningstudents to the lost-wax bronze casting process through cleardemonstrations, supervised studio practice, and individualizedassistance. Classes are dependent on enrollment. Characteristic Duties: Teach scheduled Bronze Foundry classes for Continuing Educationstudents and maintain a consistent instructional schedule. Plan and deliver beginner-friendly lessons covering thelost-wax bronze casting process from original sculpture throughcasting and finishing. Demonstrate professional foundry techniques and provideone-on-one assistance appropriate to students’ experiencelevels. Prepare the studio, tools, equipment, and materials beforeclass and restore the workspace after instruction. Explain and enforce all studio safety procedures, includingappropriate clothing, closed-toe footwear, safe tool use, heatawareness, ventilation, and responsible handling of foundrymaterials. Inspect tools and equipment before use, report maintenance orsafety concerns promptly, and help maintain an orderlyinstructional environment. Communicate course requirements and material costs clearly,including the student’s responsibility to purchase bronze forindividual projects. Collaborate with other instructors and Community Music and ArtsCenter staff. Complete required attendance, student assessment, andadministrative records; attend department or faculty meetings whenrequested. Participate in recruitment or program-promotion activities andintegrate appropriate technology into instruction. Education Requirements: Formal training, apprenticeship, or equivalent professionalexperience in bronze casting, sculpture, foundry practice, metalarts, or a closely related discipline is required. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: Demonstrated proficiency in the lost-wax bronze casting process andsafe operation of foundry tools and equipment. Prior successfulteaching, workshop leadership, or individual instruction isrequired; experience teaching in a college, school, community arts,or studio setting is preferred. Ability to explain concepts, modeltechniques, and supervise students of different backgrounds andexperience levels. Strong commitment to safety, teaching, and thecontinuing development of individual students. Excellentcommunication, organization, judgment, reliability, andinterpersonal skills. Ability to work independently andcollaboratively with professionals in other disciplines. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Work is performed in a studio and foundry environment and mayinvolve heat, noise, dust, fumes, sharp tools, heavy materials, andhot metal. The position requires standing for extended periods;bending, reaching, and moving around the studio; and lifting orcarrying tools, molds, materials, and student work. The instructormust be able to supervise students closely and follow all requiredsafety practices and use appropriate personal protectiveequipment. Equipment and Tools Used: Uses foundry, sculpture, mold-making, casting, and finishing toolsand equipment appropriate to the lost-wax bronze casting process,along with standard classroom and office technology. Specificequipment use must follow Harper College safety procedures andapproved studio practices. Supervision: Under the direct supervision of the Manager of the Community Music and Arts Center. 42.11306 #J-18808-Ljbffr Harper College