Summer Arts Teaching at Cambridge University, Oxbridge Academic Programs

The Cambridge Tradition and The Cambridge Prep are well-established (est. 1995), academically rigorous summer programs held in Jesus College and Peterhouse during July. Oxbridge invite applications from innovative, motivated teachers in the arts.

Each faculty member teaches Major and Minor classes in a subject. Major classes run from 9.00am until lunchtime each day, including Saturdays. Minor classes run for two hours three afternoons a week. These are separate classes – the Major is a relatively in-depth study of the subject while the Minor is a series of highlights that act as a ‘taster’. The emphasis is on having fun in a creative and academic context and engaging the students – so classes include short breaks, activities and debates, time for independent study and to make work in studio, short walking tours and local trips to sites of curricular interest (museums, locations to sketch/photograph/etc.) It’s not about cramming students’ heads, but indulging their enjoyment of learning and the arts. Teachers have significant freedom to design their own course, teaching to their own enthusiasms and areas of expertise, with the aim of inspiring and enthusing students for the subject. Arts courses culminate in an exhibition.

ARTS & WORKSHOP COURSES:
Advertising
Animation
Architecture
Art History
Creative Writing
Drama
English Literature
Filmmaking
Great Books
Photography
Speech & Debate
Studio Art

EMPLOYMENT DATES: July 6 to August 6, 2017

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: Applicants should be graduates. A graduate qualification completed or underway preferred. Applicants should be prepared to instruct their pupils and successfully direct a studio, and have the character and enthusiasm to inspire their students and make the month an unforgettable, inspiring experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply, email a CV and a brief cover letter to: Justin Bangs, Associate Director of Faculty at justin@oxbridgeprograms.com. Candidates should identify in the cover letter the course or courses in which they are interested. Examples of the teacher’s own work or lessons with students are welcome, though not required.

Opportunity Type

Employment

Contact Name

Justin Bangs

Contact Email

justin@oxbridgeprograms.com

Website

Start Date

13th January 2017

Closing Date

13th February 2017