Part-Time Faculty — Design Anthropology

ArtCenter College of Design•Pasadena, CA

88d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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 undergraduate level
The ability to teach students both the theoretical and disciplinary foundations of anthropology as well as practical methods that may be integrated in their creative practices or careers
Interest and demonstrated ability to teach courses such as Introduction to Anthropology; Design Anthropology; Visual Anthropology; Digital Ethnography; and Art of Research
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage students of diverse backgrounds and educational needs

Nice To Haves

Record of publication on relevant topics; and/or professional experience employing anthropological approaches in design fields (e.g. user experience research; human-centered design)
Experience teaching anthropology in interdisciplinary or creative contexts

Responsibilities

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