The agreement anchors two significant changes that assist in securing the status of the teachers. First, the agreement transforms the position of “special lecturer,” which previously had the highest salary, into a rank derived from fixed criteria and not just the “discretion of the college’s management.” From now on, any lecturer with a doctoral degree or significant artistic achievements and 16 years of teaching experience will receive the salary addition. Second, the agreement includes regulations that will allow teachers to apply for a higher rank. In case the request is denied, they can appeal and hold further discussions with representatives of the teachers.
Musrara, officially known as the Naggar School of Art and Society, is a unique institution that teaches art in relation to societal involvement and with a commitment to social justice. It is a private college that unjustifiably receives very little funding from the Ministry of Culture, without support from the education system or the Council for Higher Education.
MAAN begun organizing the teachers of Musrara College in 2010. Most teachers are Israeli artists who share MAAN’s values and participate in our activities. The active participation of some teachers in negotiating the new agreement was a key in reaching this achievement.
