Pasadena, CA
http://www.artcenter.edu
Art Center College of Design seeks qualified candidates for the position of the Chair of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department. With over 60 faculty teaching 120 classes per term, the department offers a comprehensive and innovative curriculum in design research, writing art and design history, humanities, social and biological sciences that support and inspire Art Center’s studio-based degree programs in Film, Advertising, Graphic Design, Transportation Design, Environmental Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Photography, and Product Design.
The Chair is responsible for all aspects of the leadership and management of the department. Other responsibilities include leading Art Center’s vibrant transdisciplinary curriculum in collaboration with the studio departments, speaking and traveling on behalf of the college, developing new creative partnerships with outside organizations and institutions, as well as helping to chart the educational goals and initiatives of undergraduate education.
The position benefits from extensive administrative support through the Director of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Director of Writing and Assessment, both of whom report to the Chair.
Desired qualifications include: strong vision for the future of art and design education; international experience; administrative experience in higher education; professional and academic experience in the fields of art and design; a background in design research; a record of publications in relevant disciplines. The PhD degree is preferred.
Compensation range: $120,000 DOQ and comprehensive benefits package.
Candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV
