Full Time Faculty: Tenure-Track, or Full-Time Professional Practice-Track, Department of Art and Des
Company: CCCU - Council for Christian Colleges & Universiti
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical,
Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and
professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant
Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged,
character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of
faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the
rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage
applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of
the highest caliber, skilled and/or demonstrating great potential
in the practice of teaching and scholarship. The Department of Art
and Design is seeking candidates for a full-time tenure-track or
full-time professional practice-track position in Interaction
Design and New Media. The University is seeking an individual
capable of excellent teaching, committed to significant involvement
with students both within and outside of the classroom, and
interested in participating in the academic unit's service learning
and/or undergraduate research programs. The Department of Art and
Design has a strong commitment to teaching excellence, and passion
for building Christian community with students, a tradition of high
impact academic practices, and experience in using our skills for
collaborative and interdisciplinary work. Responsibilities begin
August 2025 and will include teaching a wide variety of courses in
Design, Interaction Design, and New Media. Academic rank and
compensation levels will be based on degrees earned and related
experience. Benefits: We are pleased to offer attractive benefits
and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental,
tuition benefits for employees and dependents, and competitive
retirement matching. There also may be opportunities for university
assistance with the cost of housing in Southern California. In
addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community
including faculty chapel, weekly faculty lunches and a robust
wellness program. Salary: PLNU pays its faculty using a payscale
based on experience and academic rank. Faculty salaries using this
scale for a 2-semester appointment range from $73,245 to $126,825.
The actual salary will be based on the experience, rank, and
appointment term of the candidate selected to fill this position.
Job Description: Responsibilities:
- Provide instruction in the area of Design, Interaction Design,
and New Media including introductory courses and service courses as
needed.
- Work strategically with a diversity of colleagues, students,
parents and community members.
- Engage in personal scholarship and scholarship with students
(where possible).
- Advise and mentor students academically, spiritually, and
socially.
- Participate in departmental activities and governance.
- Contribute to curriculum development in area(s) of teaching
experience and expertise.
- Serve on university faculty committees/working groups and
perform other normal faculty duties.
- Contribute in preparing students for their career and help them
find who they are called to be.
- Conduct rigorous scholarly research.
- Off-campus community engagement. Required Qualifications:
- Education: MA in Design or related field.
- Experience: Evidence of Research, Professional Practice and/or
Exhibition.
- Experience: Evidence of a commitment to excellence in
undergraduate teaching.
- Philosophical: Commitment to the concept of Christian liberal
arts education and a desire to work in a Christian university.
Supportive of the religious and educational goals of the university
and its sponsoring denomination.
- Personal: Evidence of Christian commitment and active church
involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with
PLNU's . Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: MFA, MDES, Ph.D., or terminal degree in a related
field.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching students and working
with and actively supporting colleagues from diverse backgrounds is
preferred.
- Experience: Evidence of Research, Professional Practice and/or
Exhibition. Selection Process: Applicants will be expected to
submit an application and corresponding documents. All applicants
will be reviewed and evaluated. From this pool of applicants, a
limited number will be selected and moved forward in the process.
The interview process may include:
- Phone/Zoom Interview
- Dialogue with students and faculty in the Department of Art and
Design.
- Lecture presented to faculty and students in the Department of
Art and Design.
- Student Critique and teaching demo in the Department of Art and
Design.
- Evidence of successful teaching, if applicable.
- Interview with the Academic unit leader.
- Interview with the Dean of the Colleges.
- Interview with the Provost.
- Interview with the President of the University. Special
Instructions: When beginning your application, be prepared to
answer these and upload the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Personal Faith
- Philosophy of Teaching in Christian Higher Education
- Provide names and contacts for 3 references, at least one
professional contact who can speak to your teaching potential
(references will only be contacted if you are advanced as a
finalist candidate).
- Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed.
- Sampling of professional work / Scholarship / or research.
- Teaching evaluations (if available).
- Sampling of student work (if available). If you have questions
about items for the application, please contact the Office of Human
Resources at or the Search Committee chair at . At PLNU, we believe
in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships
between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our
shared community and expressing God's love. We are looking for
enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to
reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional
potential. Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or
status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or
procedures.
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