Photoshop Instructor

CMU has prepared more than 5000 artists for exciting careers in film & television, fashion, theatre, and digital and special effects. We are sought out by creative minds across North America and around the globe. Our makeup courses are taught by award-winning instructors in an intimate classroom setting. We are the only makeup school that offers courses in all 8 disciplines of makeup artistry: fashion, hairstyling, film & television, theatre, prosthetics, creature & character design, digital sculpting, and Photoshop (computer-aided makeup).

Description

The instructor is responsible for teaching and managing the day-to-day activities of the classroom in the area of Photoshop art and editing.

Teaching

• Demonstrate, instruct and monitor students in the following skills:
• PS Basics, Selection, Brush, Filters
• Retouching tools/techniques
• Portrait Special Effects
• Photo Retouching and Restoration
• Magazine Photo Retouching
• Levels, Curves, Adjust Menu
• Colours, Theory and Illustration Techniques
• Printing Texture Maps for 3d
• Concept Art (2 days) Oversee classroom equipment needs and ordering. 
• Deliver, review and update course content to reflect changes within the industry. 
• Ensure compliance with CMU College Policies and Procedures. 
• Supervise the daily class and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. 
• Lecture and demonstrate the curriculum approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.  
• Oversee final class exam. 
• Attend graduation ceremonies.

Classroom management

• Maintain student marks and attendance. 
• Manage the class facilities (opening/closing, visual displays, class equipment, morning/ afternoon and lunch breaks). 
• Maintain discipline in the classroom. 
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment for both the staff and students. 

Administrative

• Attend monthly staff and instructor workshop meetings. 
• Attend weekly instructors’ meetings.

HOURLY RATE:

• $40.00

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education 

• Degree in related field of instruction 
• Experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in the field. 

*Asset (not required)* Experience working in a college environment.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making and analytical abilities.
• Strong leadership ability.

Application Process:

To apply, email your details, cover letter and resume, to