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About ArtCenter
Foundedin 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a globalleader in art and design education and has had an international reputation forits rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strongties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. ArtCenter is aprivate nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and UniversityCommission (WSCUC).

Every position atArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals,strategic vision, and mission of the College. This includes upholding andcultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyonefeels a sense of belonging.

Job Summary

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 ArtCenter's studio programs (e.g. Interaction Design, Entertainment Design, Graphic Design, Transportation Design, Photography, Fine Art). This is a part-time faculty position with an in-person teaching modality. Class schedules are determined by the College, and ArtCenter reserves the right to modify class schedules as needed, with appropriate notice, to meet business needs.

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

 Essential Functions

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 ArtCenter sanctioned events, and/or ArtCenter 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 ArtCenter 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

Union Membership
As acondition of continued employment, within 31 days following the execution ofthis Agreement or the first date for which they are on payroll, faculty will eitherbecome a member of the Union and pay regular monthly dues thereto, or in lieuthereof, shall pay an agency fee (a service charge as a contribution toward thecost of administration of this Agreement and representation by the Union) tothe Union each month.