UTS - Design Camp Instructor 2025

North Carolina State University

$1200 - $1500, per camp and contingent on experience and depending on session(s) worked

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Jan 25, 2025

Position Information

Posting Number	PG194858TM
Position Number	48LC2025
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	Position overview Design Camp is an annual series of pre-college summer programs offered at NC State University College of Design to high school and middle school students. Design Camp informs students about college study in design and raises awareness of the impact of design in all aspects of our everyday lives. Having operated for over forty years, the Design Camp at NC State College of Design has provided the spark and fuel of inspiration for thousands of aspiring designers, including some who have gone on to national and international success in their field. Design Camp changes the lives of not only its campers but has proved to be a wonderful, life changing experience for hundreds of College of Design faculty, staff and students who have worked for the program over the years. Design Camp students work with camp instructors and teaching assistants on projects involving disciplines offered at the college: Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, Industrial Design, Media Arts, Design and Technology, and Graphic and Experience Design. Instructors develop studio projects in response to a different theme each year, challenging students to explore their creativity and critical- thinking skills while pushing them to try a range of techniques and media. In addition to studio projects, students will attend special presentations and participate in creative group challenges, hosted by Design Lab staff. Primary Purpose of Position Instructors are responsible for teaching campers in one studio for one or more weeks of camp. Candidates may be hired to teach Middle School Day Camps (Rising 6th-8th grades), Design Fundamentals Day Camp (Rising 8th and 9th grades), High School Explorations Day Camp (Rising 9th - 12th grades), or High School Residential Camps (Rising 10th, 11th and 12th grades). Instructors for Middle School Day Camps will primarily work in Co-Teaching Pairs or be assigned a TA. High School Camp Instructors will primarily be assigned one TA per studio, but may be assigned to a co-teaching pair. Instructors will follow the Design Camp curriculum guidelines and develop age appropriate projects that align with the year's Design Camp theme.
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length

Department Information

Job City & State	Raleigh, NC
Department	Design Lab for K-12 Education - College of Design

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Clerical
Working Title	UTS - Design Camp Instructor 2025

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	See below
Other Work/Responsibilities	Work Schedule Varies according to camp selected. Approximately 8:00 am - 5:30 pm during the camp week(s) worked. Instructors will be required to complete training with their TAs prior to and after the end of the Spring Semester on May 21 - 23. Additionally, instructors must be available to meet with hired Counselors during their training on Friday, June 6, 2025. Camp Prep Day is a half day session prior to each camp session beginning. Instructors are required to work Prep Day and ensure all studio prep is complete before the start of camp. Dates listed below include Camp Prep Days. Design Camp Session Dates Design Camp Sessions // June - August June 20, June 22 - June 28, 2025 High School Explorations Residential Camp July 6 - July 11, 2025 Middle School Day Camp Session 1 Design Fundamentals Day Camp Design Connections Residential Program July 13 - July 19, 2025 Middle School Day Camp 2 Design Immersions Residential Program July 25 Mid Summer Staff Meeting, Evaluations, Clean Up and Reset July 25, July 28 - August 1, 2025 Middle School Day Camp 3 High School Explorations Day Camp August 5 Design Camp Leazar Clean Up and Staff Evaluations Training Instructors will be required to complete training with their TAs prior to the end of the spring semester and on May 21 - 23 & June 6. Instructors will receive training on Pedagogy Project development Classroom management Adolescent development Camper safety and cultural awareness
Minimum Experience/Education	College of Design faculty, adjunct faculty, graduate students and design professionals are eligible to apply. Must be able to lift and carry 10-30 lbs. (when setting up and breaking down your studio) Some standing, crouching, walking, stair climbing abilities and general physical mobility may be required in this position. All candidates chosen for staff positions at Design Camp are required to pass a criminal background check.
Department Required Skills	Experience and demonstrated success planning and implementing design projects, experience and or interest in working with high school and middle school students Demonstrated design skills, understanding of design thinking and process and teaching/leadership experience required Enthusiasm for education and teaching are a must Participation in training is mandatory Must have excellent organizational, writing and communication skills Must be able to maintain positive professional relationships among Design Camp colleagues and working with students Must be willing and able to support fellow staff and collaborate as a team player
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	NC State University College of Design faculty, graduate student, teaching staff or alumni
Required License or Certification	n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$1200 - $1500, per camp and contingent on experience and depending on session(s) worked

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	01/24/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/214303

AA/EEO

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