Faculty Associate - The Design School (Los Angeles)

The Design School in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University seeks part-time California-based Faculty Associates for its programs in Los Angeles for the Spring 2024 semester.  The Los Angeles-based programs operate from the ASU California Center Grand.
 
The successful candidate(s) will teach in-person, remote, online, or a combination of those course structures. They will prepare course materials, responding to and evaluating student work, and availability for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes).  Faculty Associates positions are one semester, non-benefits eligible, fixed-term appointment with no tenure implications, not to exceed .40 FTE.  
The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment.  Individuals hired as Faculty Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching with $3,000.00 per credit.

The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the country and is located within a dynamic research university focused on transformative change. Built on a unique combination of disciplines, the Herberger Institute comprises the Schools of Art; Arts, Media and Engineering; ASU FIDM; Music, Dance and Theatre; The Design School; The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, and the ASU Art Museum. The Herberger Institute is committed to developing and scaling ideas that strengthen the role of designers and artists across all areas of society and culture, and increasing the capacity of artists and designers to make a difference in their communities. For more information on the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, visit herbergerinstitute.asu.edu. 

For more information on The Design School, visit design.asu.edu. 
 

Terminal degree in design or related field (MFA, MDes, PhD) – OR – five years professional experience 

Evidence of teaching at the college level – OR – seven years’ experience in professional practice 
Interest in emerging design fields and interdisciplinary methods, practices and collaboration 
Commitment to student-centered pedagogy that respects students from diverse backgrounds 
 

The application deadline is November 22, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.  Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. 
 
Faculty Associate vacancy announcements will be posted on a semester basis. Applicants who are not hired within the current academic year are welcome to re-apply - applications do not roll forward from the previous pool recruitment. 

This is a paperless search; only electronic materials will be accepted. To apply, please submit electronically to:  http://apply.interfolio.com/135789   the following: 
•    Cover Letter of application 
•    Curriculum vita (CV) 
•    Contact information for 3 additional references (must include name, email, phone number) 
 
The applicant’s legal first and last name should appear in each uploaded file name. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair: Danielle Foushee, Danielle.Foushee@asu.edu   
 

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. 
 
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