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Craft Center Instructor - 136594

UC San Diego
United States, California, San Diego
Sep 16, 2025

9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093
#136594 Craft Center Instructor Filing Deadline: Thu 9/25/2025
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UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 9/16/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 9/25/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This is a 25% limited appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to a career appointment based on the needs of the department.

DESCRIPTION

The Craft Center at UC San Diego serves both campus and external community practitioners in the various disciplines of artistic craftsmanship, as well as individuals through all sectors interested in arts or artistic pursuits. Under the general supervision of the UCSD Crafts Center Manager, the Craft Center Program Instructor is responsible to instruct UCSD students, Non-UC students, staff & faculty members on non-credit classes and/or one-day workshops. Instructor will demonstrate applicable skills in required field.

Positions to be hired include: Ceramics Instructor, Jewelry Making Instructor, Surfboard Shaping Instructor, Wheel Throwing Instructor, Handbuilding Instructor, Gallery Wheel Instructor, Soapmaking Instructor, Woodworking Instructor, Culinary Art Instructor and Mixed Media Instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Working knowledge of program activity practices and procedures. Ability and willingness to adhere to health and safety codes.

  • Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, critical thinking, multi-tasking, time management skills, and dynamic flexibility in adapting to the needs of clients. Good communication skills with individuals of all ages, and of varying backgrounds. Ability to speak before large and small groups with poise and enthusiasm.

  • Ability to exercise independent sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.

  • Client service minded, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills.

  • Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties.

  • Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.

  • Knowledge of safety precautions needed and ability to ensure compliance/adherence by all class members.

  • Possession of current, valid certifications needed to teach activity specified

  • Prior experience teaching/leading specified discipline.

  • Ability to teach/lead specified discipline to a diverse group of individuals.

  • Ability to create programs geared to individual and group needs.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

  • Occasional evenings and weekends may be required

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $0 - $0 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $0.00 - $0.00

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

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