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Temporary Design Lab for K - 12 Education Weekend Workshop Instructor

North Carolina State University

$25/hr

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Sep 04, 2025

Position Information

Posting Number	PG195393TM
Position Number	12APL12
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	The Design Lab for K-12 Education at NC State University College of Design is hiring temporary, part time, weekend workshop instructors to teach Saturday workshops, with an Industrial Design, Media Arts, Design & Technology, Architecture, or Graphic & Experience Design disciplinary focus, to middle school and high school aged students. Weekend Workshops will be held over the course of the 2025 Fall and 2026 Spring semesters. Job duties include: Attending planning meetings with Design Lab staff and program facilitators as needed. Planning & Developing, and Implementing Workshops that: Introduce students to design thinking and the design process through challenge-based activities that address the experience of environments, objects, and communication. Engage students in the critical evaluation of the designed world. Guide students in identifying real-world problems that they can help solve through design. Integrate content and skills from a variety of school subject areas in the solution of design challenges to demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of problem solving in design. Guide students through a design review. If applicable, acquaint students with design precedents (environments, objects, and communication) and how design addresses the physical, cognitive, social/cultural, and/or technological demands of context. If applicable, acculturate students to the studio environment and its collaborative and evaluative practices.
Is Time Limited	Yes
If Yes, Appointment Length	10 - 12 months
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. What we offer: Health Insurance for Temporary Employees Enhance your career with LEAD courses Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free. Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Department Information

Job City & State	Raleigh, NC
Department	College of Design

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Skilled Trades
Working Title	Temporary Design Lab for K - 12 Education Weekend Workshop Instructor

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, Saturday (hours vary during the week), Weekend Workshops will be held on Saturdays, 8:15 am - 5:00pm
Other Work/Responsibilities
Minimum Experience/Education	Applicants must have 1-2 years experience teaching or working with high school and middle school aged students Graduate of an NC State College of Design Graduate Program
Department Required Skills	Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills Strong attention to detail A high degree of initiative and aptitude to work collaboratively as well as independently Ability to take and follow direction, while also having a creative eye for improvements Ability and willingness to be flexible and adapt to work changes
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Experience and demonstrated success planning and implementing design projects Strong classroom management skills Excellent communication skills Experience with photo documentation (of projects and events) Interest in design education for K-12 students
Required License or Certification	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?	Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$25/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	08/26/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/222149

EEO

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