The Office of Creative Propulsion is piloting a program in which we support interdisciplinary arts workshops and programming led by Teaching Artists, assisted by students who are interested in training in and practicing  Teaching Artist work.  

Teaching Artist Assistantships Call

The Office of Creative Propulsion seeks undergraduate students (any major) to develop and co-facilitate arts-centered interdisciplinary workshops on an as-needed basis. The Integrative Arts Teaching Artistry Assistant will play an active role in the creative and educational mission of the Office of Creative Propulsion. This role supports the Lead Teaching Artist in developing and facilitating arts-engaged workshops for diverse audiences. 

Please complete the linked application including personal statement and submit it to ocp@jmu.edu. Teaching Artistry Assistants will receive an orientation and training with lead Teaching Artist(s) prior to being assigned to a workshop. 

Teaching Artistry Assistant Application 

This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the mission of the Office of Creative Propulsion by fostering a creative, accessible, and interdisciplinary experience for participants. Through this position, the Teaching Artistry Assistant will gain experience in arts facilitation and museum education, contributing to a more vibrant campus arts culture.