Moore College of Art & Design

Employment Opportunities

Please note: The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, handicap or disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other College-administered programs and employment practices. Retaliation is also prohibited.

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The Photography and Digital Arts Department at Moore College of Art and Design has an opportunity for an adjunct faculty to teach Web Media on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30-11:20 am for the Spring 2016 semester. The Web Media course is designed to help students synthesize their understanding of motion, time, information and interactivity as effective visual strategies in a web environment. Previous teaching experience and a terminal degree is preferred.

To Apply:

Please submit the following in PDF format to: rgoodman@moore.edu, Robert Goodman, Chair, Photography and Digital Arts

1. CV
2. Brief Cover Letter
3. Two references

CONTINUING EDUCATION FACULTY POSITIONS

CONTINUING EDUCATION ADULT PROGRAMS
The Continuing Education Department’s Adult Programs focuses on seven professional certificate programs offered in four 10-week sessions with various teaching opportunities that arise throughout the year. On campus courses meet one evening a week and a number of courses are offered online. A bachelor's or master’s degree or equivalent professional background in relevant areas is required. If you are interested in exploring possibilities for teaching with us, please send email with attached resume to Moore College of Art and Design; Attn: Director of Human Resources; 1916 Race Street, Located on The Parkway; Philadelphia, PA 19103 or email: hr@moore.edu; fax: 215.568.1773.

Interior Design Studies
CURRENT OPEN POSITION:

Instructor for History of Furniture Design Course

This course takes place for 10 weeks beginning October 1 through December 6, 2018 on Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 pm.

To Apply: Interested candidates send your resume and cover letter to ce@moore.edu, phone: 215.965.4030, fax: 215.965.4047

The Interior Design Studies Certificate Program requires faculty with general interior design expertise and/or specialized interior design skills in color, lighting, mechanical drafting, and CAD for Drafting.

Fashion Studies
The Fashion Studies: Technical Design Certificate and the Fashion Studies: Apparel Construction Certificate require faculty who have experience with the contemporary fashion environment and/or specialized skills in one of the following areas: sewing, garment construction, flat patternmaking, fashion textiles, Photoshop and Illustrator for fashion, and Lectra.

Fashion Merchandising+Production (Online)
The Fashion Merchandising+Production Certificate Program requires faculty with a background in the contemporary fashion environment, as well as specialized skills in one of the following areas: apparel design principles, fashion textiles, fashion trend and color forecasting, fashion retailing, product development, merchandising planning and control and international retailing. The College will provide training in teaching an online course.

Motion Graphics (Hybrid/Online)
The Motion Graphics Certificate Program requires faculty with skills in one of the following areas: color systems and 2D design (online), digital imaging with Photoshop, digital typography (online), digital production standards (online), After Effects, storyboarding for film and animation (online), and 3D motion design. As noted, some courses will be offered online and the College will provide training in teaching an online course.

Web Design and Digital Media for Print+Web
The Web Design Certificate and the Digital Media for Print+Web Certificate require faculty with skills in general digital design using Abobe Creative Suite basics and/or specialized skills in one of the following: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, WordPress, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, design for mobile devices, and color pre-press production.

PART-TIME STAFF POSITIONS

YOUTH PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

POSITION: The Continuing Education Department at Moore College of Art & Design has opportunities for part-time instructors with undergraduate degrees, teaching certification and/or equivalent professional experience to teach courses in the following areas: fine arts (two dimensional and three dimensional), photography, fashion, jewelry design, animation and illustration. Fall and spring courses take place on Saturdays during a 10-week semester. Summer classes take place during a five-week, week day semester.

To Apply: Please submit resume with brief cover letter to: hr@moore.edu , Moore College of Art and Design, 1916 Race Street, Located on The Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

PUBLIC RELATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN

POSITION: We are looking for a non-paid intern to work part-time, twice weekly during the Fall semester in the Communications Office.

Responsibilities:

Assist with reporting, writing and proofing of short pieces for the College magazine
Assist with reporting, writing and posting news, feature stories or calendar items to the website
Assist with generating story ideas
Assist with photography at events and in the classroom
Assist in developing and updating public relations resource manuals (media contact list, PR packets) and writing occasional press releases and calendar announcements.
Perform other administrative tasks as necessary, including filing newspaper clippings, researching media contacts, preparing media reports, faxing media releases and reviewing newspapers, magazines and blogs for Moore mentions.

Qualifications:

Must be actively enrolled in or a recent graduate of a university public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, English or other related program
Ability to undertake basic public relations writing assignments, such as press releases, calendar announcements and public service announcements
Understanding of basic media relations skills
Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty and staff
Good judgment
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Knowledge of Photoshop preferred but not required
Knowledge of Meltwater a plus
Good communications and time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven office

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to Mellany Armstrong, Associate Director of Communications, Moore College of Art & Design, 1916 Race Street, Located on the Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1179; or email marmstrong@moore.edu.

Education Level: current student or bachelor's degree

Young Artists Workshop Site Coordinator

POSITION: The Continuing Education Department at Moore College of Art & Design is seeking a Site Coordinator for Young Artists Workshop (YAW), which runs classes for grades 1-12 during three sessions throughout the year: summer, fall and spring. The summer session meets Monday-Friday for five weeks from July 10 – Aug 11. The fall and spring sessions meet on Saturdays for ten weeks. Hours are from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. This is an opportunity for an experienced art instructor with an undergraduate degree, teaching certification and/or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities:

Provide first layer of support for student, parent or instructor concerns
Conduct class observations and provide instructional support and feedback as needed
Support CE office in administration of program as necessary
Special event support (example – first day of class, Family Day, etc.)
Communicate/debrief Program Manager and Program Coordinator throughout the day
Support and direct BFA and High School Work Study students
Maintain important administrative procedures such as: attendance sheets, supply requests, field trips, tokens, registration, incident reports
Complete rounds and check-in with morning and afternoon instructors each day
Collect Rosters for the Program Coordinator
Provide lunch coverage in dining hall and/or lobby as needed
Substitute classes as needed
Communicate and provide support for substitute instructors and models
Ensure supply cabinets are locked at end of day
Sign out students at the end of the day
Confirm pick-up of all students
Routine inspection of classrooms, supplies and studio/lab specific equipment

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree, teaching certification and/or equivalent professional experience
Elementary and/or secondary teaching experience in the visual arts
Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty and staff
Good communication and time management skills
Excellent customer service skills
The ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
Act 153 clearances. (Child Abuse Clearance, State Clearance and FBI Fingerprint Clearance)

To Apply: Please submit resume with brief cover letter and hourly salary requirements to: hr@moore.edu

CURRENT STAFF POSITIONS

Operations Supervisor/Lead Maintenance Mechanic

STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

Requirements:

Valid driver license, High School or higher graduate, read and write in English, able to use and operate a computer/ laptop, minimum of 5 years supervisory experience, and knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and EMS(Energy Management system) operations.

Responsibilities:

Overseeing of all maintenance staff with maintenance and repairs of all college buildings.
Scheduling, organizing, reviewing and evaluating all work and work orders of maintenance
Staff.
Thorough knowledge of the tools and materials used in the construction trades including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, heating etc .
Knowledge of modern supervisory principles and practices. Ability to plan, assign, supervise
personnel
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions including the ability to read and understand building plans, blueprints, etc.
Ability to create and maintain maintenance records for operations equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with students, faculty, and administrative personnel.
Ensure that proper safety procedures are followed by maintenance staff and outside contractors.
Ensure that lockout/tag out procedures are followed by maintenance staff and contractors.
Provide escorts for any outside contractors or utility companies within the campus.
Assist in scheduling and performing preventive maintenance schedules.
Able to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance problems with operations staff.
Able to set up and dismantle scaffolding/ladders up to 40 feet.
Able to lift up to 100lbs and use proper lifting/hauling equipment.Able to understand the minor repairs of the Best locks/keyways system.
Able to clean up work areas and return all equipment/tools to maintenance shop at the end of each day.
Able to work all shifts and overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
Able to operate snow blower and shovel snow.
Will be required to wear a clean maintenance uniform daily. All shirt tails are to be tucked in and no hats (other than Moore Logo) are to be worn inside any college buildings.
Must provide own basic hand tools on the first day of work.
No on-site parking is provided or permitted at any time unless approved by the Director.
Able to work in an unsupervised matter.
All vacation requests have the final approval of the Director Of Operations
Able to oversee the Operations Department in the absentness of Director of Operations.
Able to understand the operation and procedures for a Notified Fire Alarm System.
Able to understand and operate a Lenel building security system.
Will be available for college emergencies 24 hours a day, other than when on vacation.
Perform any other required duties given by the Director of Operations.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift 100 lbs

To Apply:
Interested candidates send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: Moore College of Art and Design; 20th Street and The Parkway; Attn: Director of Human Resources; Philadelphia, PA 19103 fax: 215.568.1773, email: HR@Moore.edu.

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The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, handicap or disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other College-administered programs and employment practices. Retaliation is also prohibited.

To read our full compliance statement please visit: http://moore.edu/about-moore/non-discrimination-504-titleix

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