Description:
The Liberal Arts Department at The College for Creative Studies invites applications for a full-time faculty position with expertise in art history, design history, and/or visual culture. This position reports to the Chair of the Liberal Arts Department within the Undergraduate Studies Division. The faculty member is responsible for developing and teaching courses as assigned at the undergraduate level. The faculty member works with the Department Chair to provide ongoing evaluation and enhancement of the program curriculum and contributes to the development of new curriculum and program opportunities. The faculty member maintains an active role in the Liberal Arts Department and supports the CCS learning community at large. The start date is fall 2024.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teaching: We seek an outstanding educator with a growing record of pedagogical achievement and professional development. The ideal candidate is an engaging, insightful, dynamic speaker who can inspire students and create an inclusive learning environment that respects the needs and perspectives of all individuals. The post requires in-person teaching on campus and is not remote. The faculty member will teach three classes per semester.
- Active Scholarship: The ideal candidate maintains active scholarship, has a growing publishing record and a clear plan for ongoing research.
- Broad Competencies: The department seeks someone with the capacity to teach a range of survey courses as well as specialized courses in art and design history. The department has regular teaching needs in Western, Asian, African, and American art histories, as well as the history of modern design, animation, video games, illustration, crafts, fashion, graphic design, film, photography, interior design, etc. – the ability to move comfortably in a number of these areas is essential.
- Curriculum Development: The ideal candidate has a record of collaboration with colleagues developing and refining curricula, incorporating the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies.
- Technical Expertise: A comprehensive understanding of Canvas and online course design principles is essential. A readiness to assist colleagues in this regard is also desirable.
- Mentorship: Experience providing guidance and mentorship to adjunct faculty is an advantage.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Candidates must hold a doctorate degree in art history, design history, or visual culture and have at least three years of post-doctorate, post graduate assistantship teaching experience in a relevant field.