Design
02.17.10posted by
Heather Jones
Full-Time Faculty/Graphic Design /Technology Coordinator
Communication Arts Department
DESCRIPTION: Otis College of Art and Design invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment in Graphic Design. This position also requires administrative skills to run the Learning Lab for Technology and coordinate curriculum within the Graphic Design area. This position reports to the Chair of the undergraduate Communication Arts department. Otis College of Art and Design does not grant faculty tenure; hence this is an annual full-time faculty appointment, subject to renewal based on an annual performance review.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Otis College seeks a full-time faculty member with both demonstrated teaching effectiveness in the field of Graphic Design and professional standing in the design community. Candidates must demonstrate an interest and ability to work creatively and effectively with a diverse student body as part of a team of professional artist/educators.
This position requires full-time teaching responsibilities, and the mentoring of those students in assigned classes. The Graphic Design program is a vital part of the Communication Arts department and the candidate would work closely with Graphic Design faculty, Illustration faculty, and Advertising faculty to build a cohesive program and one that is interdisciplinary and forward thinking.
The position also includes administrative duties pertaining to the successful running of a program and of the College as a whole including college committee participation. These include, but are not limited to: working with the department chair and fellow program directors to help define the vision of the Communication Arts curriculum; provide appropriate and effective technology workshops for all students in the department; and the recruitment of future students to the institution and department; active participation in the governance of the Communication Arts department.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have a relevant MFA degree, or equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years experience in full-time college-level teaching. Candidates must also demonstrate their interest in, and ability to provide successful administrative leadership and management of an academic program.
DEPARTMENT: The Communication Arts Department teaches the technical, theoretical, professional, critical, and personal skills necessary to sustain oneself in the field of Graphic Design. For more information on Otis College of Art and Design and the Communication Arts Department, please go to: www.otis.edu .
Serving approximately 1,180 full-time students, Otis awards the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 11 majors and the Master of Fine Arts degree in 4 majors. The College is located on four campus sites: the main Goldsmith Campus in West Los Angeles, near Marina del Rey and the Los Angeles International Airport; the CalMart Fashion Design Campus in the heart of the downtown LA Fashion District; and the Graduate Fine Arts Campus, located in warehouse space in El Segundo, and the new Graduate Public Practice Studios, located in the 18th Street Arts Center complex in Santa Monica.
APPLICATIONS: Competitive compensation and benefits. The preferred starting date for this position is August 2010. Review of applications will begin March 2010 and continue until an appointment is made.