Adjunct Faculty, Professional Programs - Luxury And Its Markets

Sotheby’s Institute of Art - NY

Adjunct Faculty, Professional Programs - Luxury and its Markets

About Sotheby’s Institute of Art

Sotheby’s Institute of Art (SIA) is the pioneer in the study of art and Its Markets. Our academically innovative and professionally focused curriculum enables students to acquire specialized knowledge of art objects, histories, and markets to impact art and related industries. The global Institute, with campuses in New York, London, and Online, is committed to fostering future generations of art business leaders and cultural stewards.

Job Summary

Sotheby’s Institute of Art is currently seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Collegiate and Professional Group to lead short, intensive non-credited courses on Luxury and its Markets at the New York campus with the possibility of more course engagement in other departments of this dynamic company division in the future. Adjunct Faculty instructors for Short Courses are responsible for all course planning and synchronous instruction in-person at SIA- NY's campus located in Midtown Manhattan.

Teaching Responsibilities

Develop the course syllabus --including learning outcomes, lectures, readings, course projects, and site visits, as well as inviting guest speakers if applicable -- using a standardized template to be provided by SIA.

Respond to syllabus feedback from the SIA Academic team as part of course development while adhering to set deadlines.

Select appropriate readings and resources to coincide with each daily module in the syllabus. Provide PDF scans of readings.

Invite approved guest speakers who add substantively to the course content. All guest speakers must be approved by SIA in advance and their fees must fit within the course budget.

Make the syllabus, readings, and other course-related content available in a standardized manner through the learning management system, Canvas, by working with the program manager(s), coordinator(s), and/or SIA’s Digital Learning team.

Teach the course in-person in New York City. This means taking the lead in all aspects of the course including classroom lectures or discussions, site visits, and guest speaker appearances.

Respond to student inquiries promptly and provide positive, constructive feedback.

Provide written feedback on any final projects assessing students according to Institute policies.

Submit names of students eligible for the Certificate of Completion at the end of the course.

Review and abide by policies and procedures outlined in the Faculty Handbook and comply with mandatory training.

Qualifications

Required

At minimum, candidates must have a strong, demonstrated knowledge of Luxury and Its Markets, including luxury business, key product areas, branding, and luxury marketing. Terminal degree or equivalent experience required. Three professional references are required.

Preferred

Experience teaching professional-level students. Work experience in the luxury sector strongly preferred. Candidate should have excellent written, verbal, and digital communication, and organizational skills. An understanding of learning management systems is helpful.

Instructional Dates:

The Adjunct Faculty for the Luxury and its Markets course will initially be engaged for one (1) one-week short course, starting (early) summer 2024. Depending on the course's success, it may be offered again in subsequent fall, spring, and summer terms. Additional teaching opportunities may also be offered in other departments.

Language Skills

While no special language skills are required for the position, applicants should be capable of upholding the highest standards of written and spoken English.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop, and reach.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to travel within the broader New York City area.

Teaching Fee

$2,500 per 5-day full-time course. No travel or housing stipend is offered.

Applications will be accepted until February 9, 2024. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Only qualified candidates should apply (NO RECRUITERS).

Sotheby’s Institute of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $2,500.00 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person