The California College of the Arts (CCA) in San Francisco is looking
for a Chair for their Industrial Design program.
Please forward the attached job description (or
link to the cca site:
http://www.cca.edu/about/jobs/13566) to any
personal contacts whom you think would be a valid candidate
or who might point us toward one.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
CHAIR, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS
FULL-TIME (37.5 Hours/Week), STATUS
JOB # 1968
October 2009
THE COLLEGE:
Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) is noted for the
interdisciplinary and breadth of its programs. It offers studies in 20
undergraduate and seven graduate majors in the areas of fine arts,
architecture, design, and writing. The college offers bachelor of
architecture, bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, master of
architecture, master of arts, master of fine arts, and master of
business administration degrees. With campuses in San Francisco and
Oakland, CCA currently enrolls 1,800 full-time students. Noted alumni
include the painters Nathan Oliveira and Raymond Saunders; the
ceramicists Robert Arneson, Viola Frey, and Peter Voulkos; the
filmmaker Wayne Wang; the conceptual artists David Ireland and Dennis
Oppenheim; and the designers Lucille Tenazas and Michael Vanderbyl.
For more information about CCA, visit www.cca.edu.
POSITION SUMMARY:
California College of the Arts (CCA) invites applications and
nominations for the position of Chair of the Industrial Design
Program. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. This
appointment can begin as early as spring semester, 2010.
The Industrial Design Program at CCA offers a
fully accredited four- year undergraduate
Bachelor of Industrial Design degree. The program
is committed to conceptual and skill-based problem-solving grounded in
practical knowledge of technology, sustainability, business, and
culture. Situated at the heart of the Bay’s Area’s vibrant design
culture, CCA seeks to prepare students for the challenges of
professional practice in the 21st century.
The ideal candidate for this position will articulate a vision
regarding the future of Industrial Design and Industrial Design
education and will demonstrate the ability to lead faculty, students,
and staff.
REPORTS TO: Director of the Design Division
DEPARTMENT: Industrial Design
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Provide leadership and vision in curriculum.
· In collaboration with the Director of the Design Division and
with the assistance of the Program Manager, direct all aspects of the
academic and administrative operations of the Program.
· Lead and unify the efforts of a diverse group of professionally
active faculty toward the common goal of educational excellence.
Coordinate courses and teaching schedules.
· Build educational partnerships with San Francisco and Silicon
Valley design organizations and the larger professional community.
· Ensure compliance with WASC and NASAD accreditation standards,
and oversee department’s continual self-assessment.
· Collaborate with other departments within the College including
Architecture, Fine Arts, Design, Humanities and Sciences, and Core
(Foundation).
· Teach at least one class per semester in the Industrial Design
Program.
· Develop Industrial Design faculty. In coordination with the
Director of the Design Division, implement a multi-year hiring plan
including hiring instructors and appointment of visiting faculty.
· Promote the visibility of the program through publications,
competitions, exhibitions and other means.
· Perform additional duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Substantial professional career experience in industrial design and
its related practices. Experience teaching with a strong interest in
developing original curricular and extracurricular programs. Proven
record of working effectively with faculty, staff, administration, and
students. Appreciation for the history of CCA’s Industrial Design
Program and the needs of a department with a predominately adjunct
faculty. Understanding of the challenges and opportunities of design
education in the rich and culturally diverse context of the San
Francisco Bay Area.
Interest across the areas of design thinking, design process,
experience design, making/prototyping, design research,
sustainability, and inclusive design is desired.
SALARY: Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes a
comprehensive benefits package.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are invited to submit their CV and a letter of interest
that addresses their vision for the future of Industrial Design, in
both education and the professions, as well as their leadership,
pedagogical and administrative philosophy. Applicants should also
submit the names and contact information of three professional and
academic references. Submit materials to:
California College of the Arts
Human Resources (Job # 1968)
5212 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618-1487
Fax (510) 594-3681
Recommended document file formats are Word or PDF. If there are
multiple attachments, we recommend compressing/zipping your files into
a zip format file. Documents larger than 10MB, should be submitted on
CD and forwarded to CCA as indicated above.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin December 1st. NOTE: If you wish to
be notified of the status of your application for this position,
please provide a current email address on your resume or cover letter.
California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its
diversity.
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