Employment at Roski School of Fine Arts
Administrative Positions:
None currently available.
Teaching Positions:
Part-time Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor
The Roski School of Fine Art at the University of Southern California is seeking to establish a pool of qualified instructors for part-time, non-tenure track teaching positions. Part-time lecturers in the pool may be hired as needed for the 2008 - 09 semesters.
USC is an AA/EOE employer.
Application Closing Date
6 June 2008
Position Descriptions
- Design Fundamentals Instructor - FA102
- Digital Tools for Design Instructor - FA203
- Typography Instructor - FA332
Position requires teaching and must attend a mandatory faculty meeting and orientation during the semester.
Job Requirements
Qualified candidates must have an M.F.A. in graphic design, art or related field; or undergraduate degree with extensive, recognized industry experience. College level teaching experience is required. A strong portfolio and/or industry experience is essential. Ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate outstanding teaching and demonstrate evidence of professional involvement in the field of design. Experience in diverse issues in graphic design such as concept development, typography, design technology and critical studies are essential, as these and many other concepts exist throughout the core of this program of study. Expertise in a technical environment is necessary for Digital Tools for Design FA 203 and Typography - software knowledge must include the Adobe Creative Suite product line - Illustrator, InDesign and PhotoShop. Design courses will focus on the student's awareness of concept, typography, production, teamwork for group production and presentation.
All applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States. Please specify the position applying for in letter of application.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.
Application Process
Please send or email a letter of application, vitae, letter of recommendations (pdf format if applying electronically), 3 references, transcripts (copies/pdf copies are acceptable), samples of work (jpg or pdf formats), and samples of student work if available to:
Haven Lin-Kirk
(Attention: Faculty Search)
USC Roski School of Fine Arts
University Park Campus
Watts Way 104
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0062
Email: linkirk@usc.edu
If applying electronically please specify course and include design application in the email subject line. Interviews will be scheduled beginning 9 June 2008
Part-time or Temporary Full-Time Instructor / All discipline - deadline: Rolling
Position Description: The Roski School of Fine Arts is accepting applications on an ongoing basis for its pool of artists and critics who are interested in part-time teaching or temporary full-time positions. Part time and temporary full-time instructors may be hired to teach in the following areas as needed:
- Ceramics: Beginning and Advanced
- Color Theory and Composition
- Design: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced
- Drawing: Beginning, Intermediate, Life Drawing
- Intermedia: Digital Photography, Digital Video, New Media Theory
- New Genres
- Painting: Beginning and Intermediate
- Photography: Beginning and Intermediate (including color)
- Printmaking
- Public Art Studies
- Art Theory and Criticism
- Sculpture: Beginning and Intermediate
Part-time and temporary full-time instructors are contracted for one semester or for one year, with the possibility of renewal. Courses average 2-4 units and run primarily in the fall and spring semesters.
Minimum Qualifications: For studio courses, the MFA degree is required. For theory courses, MFA or advanced Ph.D. candidate (less than one year from completion at time of appointment) in art history/visual culture or relevant field of study is required. University-level teaching experience is required, but this may be waived in unusual circumstances. All applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States. The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.
Application Material (Required):
- Application Cover Sheet (Click to Download)
- Letter of application addressing scholarly background, teaching experience, and professional accomplishments.
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Documentation of Professional Work:
a. Writing Sample (a published article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter)
OR
b. Five Printed Images of Artworks that represent your work, or a CD/DVD for media work - List of three references who can write letters of recommendation for you.
- Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope
Application process: Please send complete application and Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope to the address below. Incomplete applications will be returned. Please Note: This is not an online application process. You must send hardcopy documents and proof of professional work to be considered for the adjunct pool.
Adjunct and Temporary Full-Time Hiring Pool
USC Roski School of Fine Arts
Watt Hall 104, University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0292