AMD 414: Design & Invention
Position:Lecturer - Academic Year
Semester:Fall 2024
Day/Time:Wednesdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.
Modality:In-Person
College:CHABSS - College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
Department:Art, Media, and Design
The Department of Art, Media, and Design at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2024 to teach AMD 414: Design and Invention. The course meets on Wednesdays, from 5:30 to 9:20 p.m. and encompasses both lecture and lab. Successful candidates will possess a background in developing strong design concepts and in employing "design thinking" to address challenging problems.
Course Description
Explores methods of creative development from concept to visual design. Emphasizes imagination as a tool for invention with design as the conduit for the development and articulation of new concepts. Incorporates hands-on development and computer graphics technologies. Draws on historical and contemporary examples of invention with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary development of ideas. Explores ways in which design concepts can be realized through design thinking and project work. Includes design activities, research, design management, and individual and group projects.
Minimum qualifications:
A master's degree or equivalent art and design experience
Knowledge of design and prototyping (or making)
Creative problem-solving skills
Current portfolio of art/media/design
Experience teaching art or design at the University level
Per the California State University's Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
Preferred qualifications:
A Master of Fine Arts degree
Versed in the history of design thinking and invention, with a unique creative practice that involves prototyping of some kind
Artists and designers whose practice addresses social issues are encouraged to apply
Two years of teaching experience at the university level
Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.
Salary commensurate with degree level and experience
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:$5,007 - $8,000 per full-time month
CSU Classification Salary Range:$5,007 - $12,594 per full-time month
Application:
To apply, please prepare to submit the following:
Your completed faculty application
Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
Contact information for three current references
Letter of interest (uploaded)
Links to portfolio or work samples (uploaded)
Syllabi, or other curricular materials and student work samples as available (uploaded)
Timeline:A review of applications will begin on Wednesday, July 17, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.
The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.
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California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
Per the California State University's Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment
This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.
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