AMDA Careers

Description

AMDA College of the Performing Arts is one of the foremost performing arts colleges in the country with campuses in Los Angeles and New York City. The school offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs in Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance Theatre and Performing Arts as well as two-year conservatory programs.

AMDA is seeking instructors to teach post-secondary level courses in Makeup and Wardrobe, which may include make-up styles such as old age, fantasy, gore, and beauty make-up as well as a small costume history and design section. We are looking for applicants with knowledge and experience in the above areas as well as individuals specializing in specific disciplines. 

Responsibilities:

• Instruct the students in makeup styles, such as old age, fantasy, gore, and beauty makeup
• Instruct the students in a small costume history and design section
• Instruct the students in a small hair & wig prep section
• Help the students learn techniques and etiquette that will serve them as working performers in the industry
• Follow our set syllabus and guidelines
• Post attendance and grades
• Utilize and integrate our online teaching platform, Canvas, into the Wardrobe, Hair, & Makeup class

• Master’s Degree in Costume or Makeup, or a Makeup certificate and equivalent professional experience.
• College-level teaching experience is a plus, and a willingness to learn curriculum-specific material, is required.
• Experience in providing and maintaining a professionally engaging classroom environment.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and varying student proficiency levels. 
• Ability to communicate with students in a positive and effective manner.
• An appreciation for the traditions of a performing arts academic setting.

Faculty Responsibilities Include:
-Providing a learning vehicle for diversity and inclusion content Diversity and Qualifications:
-Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' learning styles.
-AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
-Instructors who are members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

AMDA is proud to be an EOE employer M/F/D/V.

Pay Range: $35/hr - $45/hr per hour for classroom teaching

For administrative and tasks assigned or volunteered outside of classroom teaching hours will be paid at a standard hourly rate of $25.