Part-Time Faculty — Design Anthropology

Art Center College of Design is searching for an experienced Part-Time Faculty — Design Anthropology to join our team.

The salary range for this position: $5,990. per 3-Credit Course Section.

About Art Center
Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, Art Center College of Design is a global leader in art and design education and has had an international reputation for its rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strong ties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. Art Center is a private nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Every position at Art Center plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals, strategic vision, and mission of the College. This includes upholding and cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

The Humanities and Sciences Department is seeking an anthropologist with a demonstrated, sustained engagement with the cultural worlds of design and/or technology, whether through theoretical or applied approaches. Geographic specialization is open, however, we particularly welcome applicants with research expertise or professional experience in East Asia or the Pacific Rim. Ideal applicants will have experience or enthusiastic interest in teaching anthropology in interdisciplinary and creative contexts, and embrace the unique opportunities presented in teaching undergraduate students from across Art Center’s studio programs.

Please Submit

• A cover letter
• A short statement of teaching experience and philosophy that includes evidence of effective teaching
• A curriculum vitae
• 1-2 relevant writing samples (max 5,000 words each) or portfolio, as appropriate

Part-time faculty members are expected to contribute to the further evolution and visibility of the department by activities such as:

• Provide instruction and feedback during scheduled class hours or meetings
• Provide asynchronous instruction and feedback, as applicable for the course
• Maintain, track, and report student attendance through the Learning Management System (“LMS”), and report issues of student attendance to the Department Chair, Associate Chair, or Assistant Chair
• Prepare instructional materials and class syllabi (aligned with current department curriculum Program Learning Outcomes and Course Learning Outcomes) in LMS and other College tools or templates
• Before week one of classes, distribute syllabi to students, and College administration pursuant to college guidelines
• Post student grades in required tools by required deadlines
• Communicate with students through the College’s official LMS, Zoom, at on campus meetings and Art Center sanctioned events, and/or Art Center email or other pre-approved methods and/or platforms of communication only
• Facilitate course evaluations through the College’s evaluation protocol
• As required by the Department Chair, Associate Chair, or Assistant Chair, participate in communication of courses by providing relevant materials to and communicating with departments
• As required, provide materials for assessment according to accreditation standards and department and College compliance.
• Schedule a reasonable amount of time to hold student consultations outside of class to expand upon and/or clarify classroom instruction
• Write student recommendations, if requested by the department or the student
• Remain current on college procedures, tools, and learning modules
• Complete required learning modules related to federal and state requirements and Art Center policies pertaining to health and safety rules, regulations and practices, as assigned by Employee Experience and Engagement Department
• Attend required department and other administrative meetings
• Attend required college-wide meetings
• Participate in Faculty Performance Review/Evaluation process

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or ABD in cultural anthropology or closely related field
• Demonstrated expertise in anthropological perspectives on design, technology, art, entertainment/gaming, and/or material culture
• Three (3) years’ experience teaching at the…