Creative Process/Design Thinking - Adjunct

Position Summary

The College of Architecture, Visual Art, and Design (CAVAD) at California Baptist University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions in the field of Creative Process / Design Thinking with an emphasis on Christian Faith Integration to teach in the college’s keynote interdisciplinary courses 1) Creativity: Process & Purpose and 2) Creativity: Context & Collaboration. These high-energy, hands-on, activity-based courses provide a foundational Christian understanding of Creativity and explore disciplinary best practices for a flourishing Creative Practice. Review of applications is conducted in an ongoing manner according to need.

Qualifications

• A terminal degree in a creative field (e.g. Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Film, Photography, Art, Illustration), or closely related discipline, is preferred.
• Candidates working toward a terminal degree, or have significant experience in the field, may be considered.
• Candidates must embrace the mission of California Baptist University, and evidence a clear understanding of, and commitment to, excellence in teaching through the integration of Christian faith.
• Successful candidates will have a history of quality university teaching experience or significant professional engagement in the field, and demonstrated relational skills.

Teaching Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities will include teaching in the undergraduate interdisciplinary creative sequence focusing on Christian integration with the Creative Process. The creative course sequence is offered every semester with multiple sections providing regular staffing opportunities for successful candidates. Specific course assignments will be dependent upon applicant qualifications.

Nondiscrimination Statement

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.