MFA Professional Development Workshop: Teaching

This workshop, led by Matt Neff and Joshua Mosley, is on the topic of preparing for a career in teaching while working as an artist. In the workshop, they will define approaches for developing a "teaching philosophy" and also teaching methods that you may use as you build experience. They will outline common types of institutions and teaching appointments and the pros/cons/and common expectations for reappointment and promotion. Neff and Mosley will look at case studies of recent grads and their balance of teaching, art production, and their long-term career goals. Finally, they will share thoughts on the elements of an effective teaching application and job search. RSVP recommended but not required: kmeeks@design.upenn.edu.

Matt Neff is the Director of Undergraduate Program in Fine Arts and the Common Press at the University of Pennsylvania. Joshua Mosley is Professor of Fine Arts in the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design.