Assistant Professor - Visual Arts

Position Category: Faculty
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: .75
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function:
The Visual Arts Department invites applications for a tenure track faculty position beginning in the Fall of 2023. The faculty position should be a visionary, collaborative instructor who will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Multimedia.

Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair or Program Director, the Associate Professor is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses. The Associate Professor is to serve as an academic advisor to students; serve on faculty or university committees; and engage in scholarly activities, and/or creative endeavors which contribute to the academic mission of the University, as outlined in the faculty handbook.

Representative Duties:
• Teaches a range of undergraduate courses with a knowledge of principles and elements of multimedia and digital art practices E
• Engage in professional and scholarly research consistent with a teaching university, including skills as a practicing artist E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours E
• Provide academic and profession mentoring to students E
• Facilitate the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the Department consistent with those of the College and University E
• Maintain professional and ethical standards in all duties E
• Offer service to the University and community E
E = Essential Duties

Knowledge Of:
• Knowledge of media theory and history, creative development and research methodologies from a variety of perspectives
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional multimedia software and hardware
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching
• Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment
• University curricula
• Community and campus resources, services, programs, and professionals available to students
• Methods of gathering, analyzing, and preparing data
• Modern computing technology
• Record keeping techniques with regard to student enrollment, attendance, and progress

Ability To:
• Demonstrated experience working in one or more of the Multimedia department’s primary program areas (Animation, Digital Cinema, Motion Graphics, Web Design, Special Effects, Game Design, Digital Design)
• Experience in supervising student-driven projects
• Excellent communication skills in interpersonal relationships, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Ability to develop students’ vision, style, and innovation in ways that respect diverse voices, perspectives, aesthetic values, and experiences.
• Ability to relate well with students and colleagues
• Ability to connect and engage with diverse groups on campus and in the wider community

Minimum Qualifications:
A Minimum of a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree from an accredited institution appropriate to the position discipline. Ph.D. is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:


Licenses and Other Requirements:


Physical Abilities:


Working Environment:
Indoor classroom environment; seated for extended periods of time; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.

Posting Number: Faculty000662020
Number of Vacancies:
Desired Start Date: 08/21/2023
Position End Date:
Open Date: 08/31/2022
Close Date: 11/30/2022
Open Until Filled: No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions:


To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10112

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.





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