Program Chair and concurrent Open-Rank Faculty Appointment 

ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, RANKED RENEWABLE 

UNDERGRADUATE (BFA) AND GRADUATE (MFA) FILM PROGRAMS

FALL 2024 (POSITION BEGINS AUGUST 16, 2024)

Reports directly to the Dean of the Fine Arts Division

OVERVIEW

Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) is an independent non-profit art college with undergraduate programs in fine arts, architecture, design, visual studies, writing, and literature.  The college also has graduate programs in film, fine arts, architecture, comics, design, interaction design, curatorial practice, design strategy, visual and critical studies, and writing. Through these programs, the college has created a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment to fulfill the school’s motto of “Make art that matters.” Diverse cultural perspectives enrich the CCA community and the college believes that continuing to expand the horizons of the students and faculty is essential to achieving its educational objectives. CCA represents over one hundred years of dedication to its mission, whose character reflects its location in the San Francisco Bay Area, where histories of radical politics and technological innovation inform a culturally rich academic community infused by art schools, research universities, world-renowned museums, galleries, start-ups and community-run institutions. With a campus in San Francisco, CCA currently enrolls 1,400 full-time students and is completing a major campus-planning project that will unify the college in one location and ensure its academic excellence for the next century. 

For more information on the college: www.cca.edu. 

POSITION BRIEF
CCA seeks a Program Chair for the Undergraduate (BFA) and Graduate (MFA) Film Programs. The chair position includes a concurrent open rank renewable faculty appointment (assistant or associate professor commensurate with experience). 

The Program Chair is the primary academic administrator, faculty supervisor and visionary leader of the Film programs and is responsible for teaching a minimum of one course per an academic year. All Program Chairs may be assigned additional projects and duties by their Dean and/or the Provost in accordance with their expertise, interests and the needs of the program, division or college. A detailed description of chair administrative duties is available here. 

CCA seeks a visionary film educator-practitioner who is deeply connected to the contemporary and emerging practices within filmmaking and moving image work. We welcome applicants with a vital creative practice and commitment to teaching in a film program within an art school environment and curriculum. Candidates should be well versed in diversity and representation within the film field and have experience working with multilingual learners and international students. 

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Film Program and Graduate Film Program, both housed within the Fine Arts division, develop students’ distinctive voices as contemporary filmmakers. The curriculum encourages students to take formal risks, to push the medium of film into new territory, and to explore their individual vision. Our courses focus on cinematic craft, strong narrative foundation, and professional practice, which enable students to successfully realize their films and continue their development after graduation. Students in the Film and Graduate Film Programs create work in a wide spectrum of forms, including non-fiction, dramatic, narrative, alternative, experimental, and hybrid works. 

The Film Program faculty is composed of internationally renowned filmmakers and artists, including recipients of Guggenheim Fellowships, Academy Awards, and Emmys. Program faculty have close professional associations with the Sundance Institute, IDA, PBS, BAMPFA, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, A.C.T. , San Francisco Cinematheque, SF FILM and many other Bay Area institutions. Our program attracts world-class visiting artists and lecturers through its Voices in Moving Image and (previously) Cinema Visionaries series, including artists and filmmakers such as Trinh T. Minh ha, Barry Jenkins, Danielle Dean, Yance Ford, Julie Dash, Deborah Stratman, Gus Van Sant, Kerry Tribe, Barbara Hammer, Sam Green, Zack Khalil, Reid Davenport, Werner Herzog, Laura Poitras, David Lowery, Joshua Oppenheimer, and Michael Moore.

The program takes advantage of the unique histories and the current moment of the Bay Area with an emphasis on interdisciplinary dialogue, hybrid culture, social conscience and a dynamic focus on the schools’ location on the Pacific Rim. Our San Francisco campus is embedded amongst world-class galleries, arts institutions, and technology companies.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Film Program at California College of the Arts seeks applications for a part-time, ranked renewable position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Film to begin in fall 2024. 

The successful candidate will have an expansive notion of filmmaking and an openness to hybrid forms. Experience with new directions in motion-picture and moving image practices, including creative non-fiction, video art, international narrative and experimental cinema, essay film, artist moving image, and hybrid cinema is also desirable. 

We welcome applicants with a vital creative practice and commitment to teaching in a film program within an art school environment and curriculum. Candidates must be well versed in diversity and representation within the film field and possess a strong desire to advance the discourse of film in a broad cultural and educational context.  Specifically, we are seeking applicants whose professional areas of focus will enhance our current program offerings particularly for multilingual learners and international graduate students. Specialization, scholarship, and creative work related to professional practice, film pedagogy, community building, and related subject matter is strongly preferred. Candidates should also exhibit a robust exhibition or screening history that can include film, video, digital media, and multi-media installation work.

In keeping with CCA’s commitment to diversity, community engagement, and social justice, we seek candidates who cultivate an equitable scholarly environment and curriculum within an increasingly international student body and a large demographic of first generation college students. In their letters of application, candidates should address their proven track record of teaching and leading in a culturally competent manner with a global perspective, working with diverse groups and fostering an understanding of and respect for diverse cultural practices. 

Teaching responsibilities cover a full range of classes, from undergraduate introductory-level studio courses to graduate-level seminars and critiques, housed in the undergraduate Film and Graduate Film Programs. This position is required to teach fundamental hands-on production courses that cover the full spectrum of production skills, in addition to upper level courses that deal with aesthetics and conceptual aspects of filmmaking. 

Additional responsibilities may include directing the graduate film thesis process and helping supervise undergraduate film events. We welcome applicants whose research practice and pedagogy promise to connect with the College's students and faculty across Divisions and disciplines. Interdisciplinary teaching and research experience is a plus. Candidates for this position must possess the ability to balance professional practice with teaching and service to the college, as well as the ambition to emerge as a leading voice in the direction of the college and to take on a significant leadership role within the Undergraduate and Graduate Film programs. 

Working closely in collaboration with colleagues, the ideal candidate will bring energy and enthusiasm to the task of teaching and developing innovative curriculum in order to foster the next generation of artists to achieve brilliance in the 21st century. We value intellectual flexibility and creative approaches to scholarship and to teaching. Candidates for this position must possess the ability to balance professional practice with teaching and service to the college, as well as the ambition to emerge as a leading voice in the direction of the college. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MFA or equivalent terminal degree
• Professional activity, including screenings, distribution, press, published writings, invited artist talks, residencies, awards, etc. 
• Evidence of teaching and leading in a culturally-competent manner with a global perspective, preferably with experience working with diverse groups
• Two years of post graduate school college-level teaching experience, with evidence of teaching effectiveness 
• Experience working with and teaching film media and production, including the use of digital technology
• Experience in areas of film production such as screenwriting, producing, cinematography, sound design, and related practices
• Teaching philosophy that demonstrates a clear pedagogical vision and incorporates innovative strategies that engage changing artistic, economic, and technological landscapes
• Strong communication skills 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate level teaching experience
• Evidence of flexibility to work across disciplines and to collaborate and develop relationships with other programs

SALARY

The total salary, inclusive of line releases for the chair position and an annual teaching appointment, is $102,400. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Qualified applicants must complete the online application by uploading the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of interest
• Teaching philosophy, highlighting areas of pedagogic concentration and cultural competency
• A biographical narrative describing your professional career trajectory
• A sample of writing, such as a screenplay, published articles, or other professional examples (optional)
• Link to a website with examples of professional work:
  • 3-5 work samples, of which at least one is a completed film, including, for example, sound works, project websites, documentation of installations or site-specific work, or other examples
• Contact information for three professional references

Samples of student work, course descriptions or and/or syllabi may be requested by the search committee at a later date.  

 APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by July 16, 2024 at 11:59 PST.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
As an educational and cultural institution, California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people, with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability.

California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.

Open Call for Animation Faculty Pool

CCA Animation Program

CCA BFA in Animation webpage

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Unranked, Adjunct Faculty, Animation Program

Part-time

College

Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) is an independent non-profit art college with undergraduate programs in architecture, design, fine arts, visual studies, and writing and literature.  The college also has graduate programs in architecture, comics, design, interaction design, curatorial practice, design strategy, fine arts, film, visual and critical studies, and writing.  Through these programs, the college has created a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment to fulfill the school’s motto of “Make art that matters.”  Diverse cultural perspectives enrich the CCA community and the college believes that continuing to expand the horizons of the students and faculty is essential to achieving its educational objectives. CCA represents over one hundred years of dedication to its mission, whose character reflects its location in the San Francisco Bay Area, where histories of radical politics and technological innovation inform a culturally rich academic community infused by art schools, research universities, world-renowned museums, galleries, start-ups and community-run institutions. With campuses in Oakland and San Francisco, CCA currently enrolls 1,950 full-time students and is embarking on a major campus planning project that will unify the college in one location and ensure its academic excellence for the next century.

Program Summary

The Animation Program at California College of the Arts educates students in the art of animation. Our students develop a personal voice and practical expertise by exploring a wide range of classes centered on exploration, production, traditional animation, and digital technical skills. The program's course of study focuses on skill building and collaborative animation production that includes: intensive animation exercises, character and performance study, narrative storytelling, experimentation, personal expression, and interactive media. CCA is expanding curriculum in game areas, particularly independent and fine arts related game design. Our program offers an intensive hands-on production experience coupled with a broad exposure to the liberal arts, and prepares our students for a lifetime of creative work.  We nurture individual talents and skills while striving to merge new technologies with traditionally proven methods. Our faculty members bring a diverse teaching style and a broad range of real world experience, which allows them to train and inspire our students to become leaders in the field of animation. More information about the Animation Program can be found at: http://www.cca.edu/fine-arts/animation.

Position Summary

The Fine Arts Division at CCA invites animation and game artists to apply for unranked Adjunct positions (Adjunct I and Adjunct II) in Animation and game arts and development. Candidates should be deeply engaged with the fundamentals of animation, articulate in the classroom, astute during critiques, and interested in animation and/or game as a form of cinematic or interactive storytelling. They should be aware of contemporary studio and artistic practices and be able to effectively teach to a diverse group of students across all levels of the undergraduate experience. Candidates should be dedicated to mentoring animation and/or game’s future creative leaders and preparing them to assume vital roles in studio-based entertainment animation, contemporary cinema art practice, and game arenas.

In keeping with CCA’s commitment to diversity, community engagement, and social justice, we seek candidates who cultivate an equitable scholarly environment and curriculum within an increasingly international student body and a large demographic of first generation college students. In their statements of teaching philosophy, candidates should address their proven track record of teaching and leading in a culturally competent manner with a global perspective, working with diverse groups and fostering an understanding of and respect for diverse cultural practices.

This position may teach as many as three to four classes per year in some combination of one of the following:

• 2D animation, storytelling, 3D animation, 3D digital modeling and rigging, stop-motion, or other animation courses
• Game design, , Game and Play studies, Game engine coding/scripting (C# preferably), game related production, either games themselves, or animation or creation of game assets
• first year program entry level studio tools

Unranked faculty jobs serve the specific instructional needs of the college. Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty provide students with instruction by ensuring the delivery of designated course content and adherence to stated learning goals for assigned courses.

Core Duties:

• Maintain competence in the field of instruction (inclusive of staying informed of current developments in that field) and successfully bring this expertise to bear on instruction and the achievement of student learning for all students in the course.
• Attend new faculty orientation, if applicable.
• Develop and/or revise the course section description, syllabus, assignments, activities, curricula, and policies in accordance with all program policies and directives.
• Adhere to the course description as communicated to students by the College.
• Adhere to the course-specific learning outcomes as designated and provided by the Program, and participate in course, program, and college assessment and accreditation activities.
• Prepare for class; plan, coordinate, and lead all classroom activities; and assist students with course materials.
• Regularly monitor student progress, provide feedback and grades to students, and discuss performance with students.
• Exclusively use CCA email addresses and servers for all CCA communications; and during the period of the course obligations, substantively respond to all CCA-related communications within 48 hours.
• Submit a course syllabus adhering to all program and college requirements and input the required textbook information by the deadlines established by the College.
• Submit grades for all students by the deadline established by Student Records.
• Attend meetings related to course teaching obligations when required.
• Apprise the program chair, designated coordinator, program expert, advising staff, and/or administrative staff of any concerns regarding students as needed.

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty are expected to attend all scheduled course meeting sessions. Additional guidelines regarding faculty absences are outlined in the Faculty Handbook and Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty may perform committee, governance, or other college-wide service with the permission of the provost as described in Articles 20 and 27 of the CBA. These non-instructional assignments have separate position descriptions or outlines of responsibilities, and are evaluated separately from an Adjunct I/II’s faculty position.

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty will be evaluated according to the college-wide faculty evaluation process as a method of demonstrating teaching effectiveness.

Adjunct I faculty must apply for promotion review after 6 semesters of teaching at CCA and be awarded promotion by the Provost in order to be eligible to continue teaching at the College. Adjunct II faculty must apply for promotion review after 12 semesters of teaching at CCA and be awarded promotion by the Provost in order to be eligible to continue teaching at the College. The promotion review process and outcomes are defined in Article 14 of the CBA.

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty members are expected to abide by all operational policies of the College; however, it is the responsibility of the College to give appropriate advance notice of policy and operational changes, and to include information concerning changes in faculty orientation and training sessions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADJUNCT I

● A terminal degree in a field relevant to teaching assignment(s) is preferred;

● Evidence of successful teaching for fewer than four academic years in the area of the course assignment(s) at an accredited higher educational institution is required; and/or

● Equivalent non-teaching professional experience in the area of the course assignment(s), as judged by the College is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADJUNCT II

● A terminal degree in a field relevant to teaching assignment(s) is preferred;

● Evidence of successful teaching for at least four academic years in the area of the course assignment(s) at an accredited institution of higher education is required; and/or

● Equivalent non-teaching professional experience in the area of the course assignment(s), as determined by the College is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ANIMATION PROGRAM

• Familiarity with either:
  • Contemporary Animation modes, including studio, festival, or contemporary animated cinema, and a record of professional excellence

OR

• Contemporary Game development, including game design and play for commercial, independent, or fine arts applications
• Specific skills and knowledge are needed in one or more of the following areas:
  • Traditional Animation, Digital 2D Animation, 3D Character Modeling, 3D Character Animation, Character Rigging, Storytelling, Storyboarding, the Production Pipeline, Character Design, and Cinema Language

OR

• Game Design, Game Play/Theory, Asset Creation for Game, Animation for Game

Salary

Current pay rates are available here. 

Application Deadline

This is a rolling application process, there is no deadline.

The review of applications will be ongoing and materials will be kept for future possibilities unless applicants indicate otherwise.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates may apply via an online application available at this address:

Qualified applicants must complete the online application by uploading the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy highlighting areas of pedagogic concentration
• Artist statement/Statement addressing professional practice
• Portfolio/Reel - 15-20 images and/or 10 mins of video
• Contact information for three professional references

Samples of student work, course descriptions and/or syllabi may be requested by the search committee at a later date.

EEO Statement

As an educational and cultural institution, California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people, with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education. We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability. California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.

Open Call 

Critical Studies Program Adjunct Faculty Pool

Science & Math Program: Environmental Sciences

CCA Critical Studies webpage

Critical Studies Environmental Practices Minor information

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Unranked, Adjunct Faculty, Critical Studies Program

Part-time

Program Summary

The Critical Studies Program, housed within the Humanities & Sciences division, develops students’ distinctive voices and critical thinking skills. The curriculum invites students to consider multiple perspectives when exploring complex problems. Our courses provide opportunities for stimulating interactions, conducting interdisciplinary work, and respecting diversity and inclusion.

Science & Math courses teach skills in experimentation, modeling, and observation. Critical Studies offers a minor in Ecological Practices, which invites artists and designers to pursue the study of ecology, environmental justice, sustainability, and resilience within the context of their program of study. Students interested in exploring the interaction of human and natural worlds through their studio practices and writing are especially well-suited for this minor. Coursework goes beyond popular familiarity with topics such as climate change and biodiversity to investigate the deep connections between scientific, ecological knowledge and students’ work as artists, designers, architects, or writers. Faculty in Science & Math who teach Environmental Practices courses are dedicated to helping students understand and appreciate the natural world, and how to work toward sustainability within the framework of the scientific method.

Position Summary

The Critical Studies Department at CCA invites instructors with specialties in any area of Environmental Sciences to apply for unranked Adjunct positions (Adjunct I and Adjunct II). Candidates should be connected to contemporary and emerging environmental sciences and have an openness to hybrid forms and applying critical thinking to the scientific method. Experience with current and emerging topics in Environmental Sciences, including biodiversity, sustainability, renewable energy, green manufacturing, water conservation, waste management, and climate change, is also desirable.

In keeping with CCA’s commitment to diversity, community engagement, social justice and belonging, we seek candidates who cultivate an equitable scholarly environment and curriculum within an increasingly international student body and a large demographic of first-generation college students. Ideal candidates will bring energy and enthusiasm to the task of teaching innovative curriculum in order to foster the next generation of artists to achieve brilliance in the 21st century. We value intellectual flexibility and creative approaches to scholarship and to teaching.

This position may teach the Intro to Environmental Sciences class, and up to as many as three to four classes per year in some combination of the following:

• Introduction to Environmental Sciences
• Introduction to Principles of Sciences
• Green Science
• Specialized topics in environmental sciences

Unranked faculty jobs serve the specific instructional needs of the college. Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty provide students with instruction by ensuring the delivery of designated course content and adherence to stated learning goals for assigned courses.

Core Duties:

• Maintain competence in the field of instruction (inclusive of staying informed of current developments in that field) and successfully bring this expertise to bear on instruction and the achievement of student learning for all students in the course.
• Attend new faculty orientation, if applicable.
• Develop and/or revise the course section description, syllabus, assignments, activities, curricula, and policies in accordance with all program policies and directives.
• Adhere to the course description as communicated to students by the College.
• Adhere to the course-specific learning outcomes as designated and provided by the Program, and participate in course, program, and college assessment and accreditation activities.
• Prepare for class; plan, coordinate, and lead all classroom activities; and assist students with course materials.
• Regularly monitor student progress, provide feedback and grades to students, and discuss performance with students.
• Exclusively use CCA email addresses and servers for all CCA communications; and during the period of the course obligations, substantively respond to all CCA-related communications within 48 hours.
• Submit a course syllabus adhering to all program and college requirements and input the required textbook information by the deadlines established by the College.
• Submit grades for all students by the deadline established by Student Records.
• Attend meetings related to course teaching obligations when required.
• Apprise the program chair, designated coordinator, program expert, advising staff, and/or administrative staff of any concerns regarding students as needed.

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty are expected to attend all scheduled course meeting sessions. Additional guidelines regarding faculty absences are outlined in the Faculty Handbook and Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty will be evaluated according to the college-wide faculty evaluation process as a method of demonstrating teaching effectiveness.

Adjunct I faculty must apply for promotion review after teaching five courses at CCA and be awarded promotion by the Provost in order to be eligible to continue teaching at the College. Adjunct II faculty must apply for promotion review after 12 semesters of teaching at CCA or ten course lines as an Adjunct II, and be awarded promotion by the Provost in order to be eligible to continue teaching at the College. The promotion review process and outcomes are defined in Article 15 of the CBA.

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty members are expected to abide by all operational policies of the College; however, it is the responsibility of the College to give appropriate advance notice of policy and operational changes, and to include information concerning changes in faculty orientation and training sessions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADJUNCT I

● A terminal degree is preferred.

● High quality teaching of four or fewer courses as an instructor of record or its equivalent level of student teaching responsibility at an accredited higher education institution; and/or

● The equivalent in non-teaching professional experience in the area of the teaching, as judged by the College, is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADJUNCT II

● A terminal degree is preferred.

● High quality teaching of five or more courses as an instructor of record or its equivalent level of student teaching responsibility at an accredited higher education institution as judged by the College, is required.

SALARY

Current pay rates are available here.

Application Deadline

Applications are now being accepted. This is a rolling application process. The review of applications will be ongoing and materials will be kept for future possibilities unless applicants indicate otherwise.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates may apply via an online application available at this address:

Qualified applicants must complete the online application by uploading the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy highlighting areas of pedagogic concentration
• Statement addressing scholarship and/or professional practice
• Contact information for three professional references

Samples of student work, course descriptions and/or syllabi may be requested by the search committee at a later date.

College 

Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) is an independent non-profit art college with undergraduate programs in architecture, design, fine arts, visual studies, and writing and literature.  The college also has graduate programs in architecture, comics, design, interaction design, curatorial practice, design strategy, fine arts, film, visual and critical studies, and writing.  Through these programs, the college has created a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment to fulfill the school’s motto of “Make art that matters.”  Diverse cultural perspectives enrich the CCA community and the college believes that continuing to expand the horizons of the students and faculty is essential to achieving its educational objectives. CCA represents over one hundred years of dedication to its mission, whose character reflects its location in the San Francisco Bay Area, where histories of radical politics and technological innovation inform a culturally rich academic community infused by art schools, research universities, world-renowned museums, galleries, start-ups and community-run institutions. 

EEO Statement

As an educational and cultural institution, California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people, with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education. We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability. California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.

Open Call for Critical Studies Adjunct Faculty Pool

Science & Math Program - Physical Sciences

CCA Critical Studies webpage

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The Critical Studies program, together with the Bachelor of Architecture program at CCA, invites instructors with expertise in the area of Physics to apply for unranked Adjunct positions (Adjunct I and Adjunct II). Candidates should be able to teach conceptual physics to architecture and design majors, including fundamental topics of Newtonian mechanics and the properties of solids, thermal physics, principles of conservation and wave phenomena, resonance, and the transmission, absorption and reflection of sound and light waves. Experience with current and emerging topics in Building Technology, including sustainability, renewable energy, green manufacturing, water conservation, waste management, and climate change, is also desirable.

In keeping with CCA’s commitment to diversity, community engagement, social justice and belonging, we seek candidates who cultivate an equitable scholarly environment and curriculum within an increasingly international student body and a large demographic of first-generation college students. Ideal candidates will bring energy and enthusiasm to the task of teaching innovative curriculum in order to foster the next generation of artists to achieve brilliance in the 21st century. We value intellectual flexibility and creative approaches to scholarship and to teaching.

This position may teach the Physics for Architecture and Design class, and up to as many as three to four classes per year in some combination of the following:

• Introduction to principles of science
• Specialty topics in physical sciences such as chemistry, Earth science, geology, or astronomy
• Material science and sustainability
• Specialty topics in environmental sciences

Program Summary

The Critical Studies Program, housed within the Humanities & Sciences division, develops students’ distinctive voices and critical thinking skills. The curriculum invites students to consider multiple perspectives when exploring complex problems. Our courses provide opportunities for stimulating interactions, conducting interdisciplinary work, and respecting diversity and inclusion.

Science & Math courses teach skills in experimentation, modeling, and observation. Critical Studies offers a minor in Ecological Practices, which invites artists and designers to pursue the study of ecology, environmental justice, sustainability, and resilience within the context of their program of study. Students interested in exploring the interaction of human and natural worlds through their studio practices and writing are especially well-suited for this minor. Coursework goes beyond popular familiarity with topics such as climate change and biodiversity to investigate the deep connections between scientific, ecological knowledge and students’ work as artists, designers, architects, or writers. Critical studies also offers a range of science and math courses in physical and natural sciences, and mathematics.

College

Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) is an independent non-profit art college with undergraduate programs in architecture, design, fine arts, visual studies, and writing and literature. The college also has graduate programs in architecture, comics, design, interaction design, curatorial practice, design strategy, fine arts, film, visual and critical studies, and writing. Through these programs, the college has created a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment to fulfill the school’s motto of “Make art that matters.”  Diverse cultural perspectives enrich the CCA community and the college believes that continuing to expand the horizons of the students and faculty is essential to achieving its educational objectives. CCA represents over one hundred years of dedication to its mission, whose character reflects its location in the San Francisco Bay Area, where histories of radical politics and technological innovation inform a culturally rich academic community infused by art schools, research universities, world-renowned museums, galleries, start-ups, and community-run institutions. With campuses in Oakland and San Francisco, CCA currently enrolls 1,600 full-time students and is embarking on a major campus planning project that will unify the college in one location and ensure its academic excellence for the next century.

Position Description

Unranked faculty jobs serve the specific instructional needs of the college. Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty provide students with instruction by ensuring the delivery of designated course content and adherence to stated learning goals for assigned courses.

Core Duties:

• Maintain competence in the field of instruction (inclusive of staying informed of current developments in that field) and successfully bring this expertise to bear on instruction and the achievement of student learning for all students in the course.
• Attend new faculty orientation, if applicable.
• Develop and/or revise the course section description, syllabus, assignments, activities, curricula, and policies in accordance with all program policies and directives.
• Adhere to the course description as communicated to students by the College.
• Adhere to the course-specific learning outcomes as designated and provided by the Program, and participate in course, program, and college assessment and accreditation activities.
• Prepare for class; plan, coordinate, and lead all classroom activities; and assist students with course materials.
• Regularly monitor student progress, provide feedback and grades to students, and discuss performance with students.
• Exclusively use CCA email addresses and servers for all CCA communications; and during the period of the course obligations, substantively respond to all CCA-related communications within 48 hours.
• Submit a course syllabus adhering to all program and college requirements and input the required textbook information by the deadlines established by the College.
• Submit grades for all students by the deadline established by Student Records.
• Attend meetings related to course teaching obligations when required.
• Apprise the program chair, designated coordinator, program expert, advising staff, and/or administrative staff of any concerns regarding students as needed.

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty are expected to attend all scheduled course meeting sessions. Additional guidelines regarding faculty absences are outlined in the Faculty Handbook and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty may perform committee, governance, or other college-wide service with the permission of the provost as described in Articles 20 and 27 of the CBA. These non-instructional assignments have separate position descriptions or outlines of responsibilities, and are evaluated separately from an Adjunct I/II’s faculty position.

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty will be evaluated according to the college-wide faculty evaluation process as a method of demonstrating teaching effectiveness.

Adjunct I faculty must apply for promotion review after 6 semesters of teaching at CCA and be awarded promotion by the Provost in order to be eligible to continue teaching at the College. Adjunct II faculty must apply for promotion review after 12 semesters of teaching at CCA and be awarded promotion by the Provost in order to be eligible to continue teaching at the College. The promotion review process and outcomes are defined in Article 14 of the CBA.

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty members are expected to abide by all operational policies of the College; however, it is the responsibility of the College to give appropriate advance notice of policy and operational changes, and to include information concerning changes in faculty orientation and training sessions.

Minimum Qualifications For Adjunct I

● A terminal degree in a field relevant to teaching assignment(s) is preferred.

● Evidence of successful teaching for fewer than four academic years in the area of the course assignment(s) at an accredited higher educational institution is required; and/or

● Equivalent non-teaching professional experience in the area of the course assignment(s), as judged by the College is required.

Minimum Qualifications For Adjunct II

● A terminal degree in a field relevant to teaching assignment(s) is preferred.

● Evidence of successful teaching for at least four academic years in the area of the course assignment(s) at an accredited institution of higher education is required; and/or

● Equivalent non-teaching professional experience in the area of the course assignment(s), as determined by the College is required.

Salary

Current pay rates are available here. 

Application Deadline

Applications are now being accepted, with the hope of making a selection for Spring 2022 teaching before mid-November.

This is a rolling application process. The review of applications will be ongoing and materials will be kept for future possibilities unless applicants indicate otherwise.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates may apply via an online application available at this address:

Qualified applicants must complete the online application by uploading the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy highlighting areas of pedagogic concentration
• Statement addressing scholarship and/or professional practice
• Contact information for three professional references

Samples of student work, course descriptions and/or syllabi may be requested by the search committee at a later date.

EEO Statement

As an educational and cultural institution, California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people, with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education. We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability. California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.

CCA Critical Studies webpage

Critical Studies Computational Practices Minor Information

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Unranked, Adjunct Faculty, Critical Studies Program

Part-time

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Critical Studies Program, housed within the Humanities & Sciences division, develops students’ distinctive voices and critical thinking skills. The curriculum invites students to consider multiple perspectives when exploring complex problems. Our courses provide opportunities for stimulating interactions, conducting interdisciplinary work, and respecting diversity and inclusion.

Science & Math courses teach skills in experimentation, modeling, and observation. Critical Studies offers a minor in Computational Practices, which invites artists and designers to apply computational programming skills within the context of their studio practice in art and design. Coursework in Computational Practice provides students with the skills and resources to create new technologies and tools in ways that advance their disciplines. The program views programming and technology in a broad sense, and incorporates a range of tools and techniques drawing on hardware, interfaces, and other new and emerging technologies that invite creative experimentation in understanding, generating, and applying data about the world. Faculty in Science & Math who teach Computational Practices courses are dedicated to helping students understand and appreciate the role of technology in society, and how to create and combine technological designs to improve society within the framework of the scientific method.

Position Summary

The Critical Studies Department at CCA invites instructors with programming and technological expertise to apply for unranked Adjunct positions (Adjunct I and Adjunct II). Candidates should have experience programming in JavaScript, Arduino, and other programming languages. They should have experience building usable tools, devices, and systems designed for an array of practical contexts, as well as experience using programming in the service of art or design-focused projects. The ideal candidate will have strong track record as a technologist as well as demonstrated success in art and design contexts. Candidates should be able to teach students both programming and critical thinking skills related to scientific methods. Experience with current and emerging topics in Computational Practices, including artificial intelligence / machine learning, sensing, and physical computing are also desirable.

In keeping with CCA’s commitment to diversity, community engagement, social justice, and belonging, we seek candidates who cultivate an equitable scholarly environment and curriculum within an increasingly international student body and a large demographic of first-generation college students. Ideal candidates will bring energy and enthusiasm to the task of teaching innovative curriculum in order to foster the next generation of artists to achieve brilliance in the 21st century. We value intellectual flexibility and creative approaches to scholarship and to teaching.

This position may teach across the Computational Practices minor, and from one to up to as many as three to four classes per year in some combination of the following:

• Introduction to Computational Practices 1
• Introduction to Computational Practices 2
• Computational Studio practices
• Programming in specific languages such as JavaScript and Arduino
• Specialty programming topics

Unranked faculty jobs serve the specific instructional needs of the college. Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty provide students with instruction by ensuring the delivery of designated course content and adherence to stated learning goals for assigned courses.

Core Duties:

• Maintain competence in the field of instruction (inclusive of staying informed of current developments in that field) and successfully bring this expertise to bear on instruction and the achievement of student learning for all students in the course.
• Attend new faculty orientation, if applicable.
• Develop and/or revise the course section description, syllabus, assignments, activities, curricula, and policies in accordance with all program policies and directives.
• Adhere to the course description as communicated to students by the College.
• Adhere to the course-specific learning outcomes as designated and provided by the Program, and participate in course, program, and college assessment and accreditation activities.
• Prepare for class; plan, coordinate, and lead all classroom activities; and assist students with course materials.
• Regularly monitor student progress, provide feedback and grades to students, and discuss performance with students.
• Exclusively use CCA email addresses and servers for all CCA communications; and during the period of the course obligations, substantively respond to all CCA-related communications within 48 hours.
• Submit a course syllabus adhering to all program and college requirements and input the required textbook information by the deadlines established by the College.
• Submit grades for all students by the deadline established by Student Records.
• Attend meetings related to course teaching obligations when required.
• Apprise the program chair, designated coordinator, program expert, advising staff, and/or administrative staff of any concerns regarding students as needed.

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty are expected to attend all scheduled course meeting sessions. Additional guidelines regarding faculty absences are outlined in the Faculty Handbook and Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty will be evaluated according to the college-wide faculty evaluation process as a method of demonstrating teaching effectiveness.

Adjunct I faculty must apply for promotion review after teaching five courses at CCA and be awarded promotion by the Provost in order to be eligible to continue teaching at the College. Adjunct II faculty must apply for promotion review after 12 semesters of teaching at CCA or ten course lines as an Adjunct II, and be awarded promotion by the Provost in order to be eligible to continue teaching at the College. The promotion review process and outcomes are defined in Article 15 of the CBA.

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty members are expected to abide by all operational policies of the College; however, it is the responsibility of the College to give appropriate advance notice of policy and operational changes, and to include information concerning changes in faculty orientation and training sessions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADJUNCT I

● A terminal degree is preferred.

● High quality teaching of four or fewer courses as an instructor of record or its equivalent level of student teaching responsibility at an accredited higher education institution; and/or

● The equivalent in non-teaching professional experience in the area of the teaching, as judged by the College, is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADJUNCT II

● A terminal degree is preferred.

● High quality teaching of five or more courses as an instructor of record or its equivalent level of student teaching responsibility at an accredited higher education institution as judged by the College, is required.

Salary

Current pay rates are available here. 

Application Deadline

Applications are now being accepted. This is a rolling application process. The review of applications will be ongoing and materials will be kept for future possibilities unless applicants indicate otherwise.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates may apply via an online application available at this address:

Qualified applicants must complete the online application by uploading the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy highlighting areas of pedagogic concentration
• Statement addressing scholarship and/or professional practice
• Contact information for three professional references

Samples of student work, course descriptions and/or syllabi may be requested by the search committee at a later date.

College

Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) is an independent non-profit art college with undergraduate programs in architecture, design, fine arts, visual studies, and writing and literature. The college also has graduate programs in architecture, comics, design, interaction design, curatorial practice, design strategy, fine arts, film, visual and critical studies, and writing.  Through these programs, the college has created a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment to fulfill the school’s motto of “Make art that matters.”  Diverse cultural perspectives enrich the CCA community and the college believes that continuing to expand the horizons of the students and faculty is essential to achieving its educational objectives. CCA represents over one hundred years of dedication to its mission, whose character reflects its location in the San Francisco Bay Area, where histories of radical politics and technological innovation inform a culturally rich academic community infused by art schools, research universities, world-renowned museums, galleries, start-ups, and community-run institutions. 

EEO Statement

As an educational and cultural institution, California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people, with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education. We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability. California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.

Open Call for Game Arts Faculty Pool 

Game Arts Program

CCA BFA in Game Arts webpage

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

College

Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) is an independent non-profit art college with undergraduate programs in architecture, design, fine arts, visual studies, and writing and literature.  The college also has graduate programs in architecture, comics, design, interaction design, curatorial practice, design strategy, fine arts, film, visual and critical studies, and writing.  Through these programs, the college has created a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment to fulfill the school’s motto of “Make art that matters.”  Diverse cultural perspectives enrich the CCA community and the college believes that continuing to expand the horizons of the students and faculty is essential to achieving its educational objectives. CCA represents over one hundred years of dedication to its mission, whose character reflects its location in the San Francisco Bay Area, where histories of radical politics and technological innovation inform a culturally rich academic community infused by art schools, research universities, world-renowned museums, galleries, start-ups and community-run institutions. With a campus in San Francisco, CCA currently enrolls 1,650 full-time students and is embarking on a major campus planning project that will unify the college in one location and ensure its academic excellence for the next century. 

Program Summary

The Game Arts Program at California College of the Arts educates students in the art of Game Making. Our students develop a personal voice and technical expertise through exploring a wide range of classes centered on exploration, production, conceptual and digital technical skills in crafting digital, analog, mixed-medium, and experimental works of game. The program's course of study focuses on skill development and collaborative Game Arts practice that includes: game design, game development, game programming, real-time game animation and asset creation.  Built atop a strong foundation in game studies and history, CCA Game Arts is expansive, interdisciplinary, and inclusive of independent and fine arts related game work. Our program offers an intensive hands-on production experience coupled with a broad exposure to the liberal arts, and prepares our students for a lifetime of creative work.  We nurture individual talents and skills while striving to merge new technologies with traditionally proven methods. Our faculty members bring a diverse teaching style and a broad range of real world experience, which allows them to train and inspire our students to become leaders in the field of Game Arts. More information about the Game Arts Program can be found at: https://www.cca.edu/fine-arts/game-arts/

Position Summary 

The Fine Arts Division at CCA invites game artists, game designers, game developers, game engineers, game animators, and scholars with experience teaching game/play theory and history to apply for unranked Adjunct positions (Adjunct I and Adjunct II) in Game Arts. Candidates should be deeply engaged with the fundamentals of game design and development, articulate in the classroom, astute during critiques, and interested in forms of interactive art and entertainment They should be aware of contemporary studio and artistic practices and be able to effectively teach to a diverse group of students across all levels of the undergraduate experience. Candidates should be dedicated to mentoring game’s future creative leaders and preparing them to assume vital roles in commercial game studios, independent studios, or in contemporary practice as an artist working in the medium of games. 

In keeping with CCA’s commitment to diversity, community engagement, and social justice, we seek candidates who cultivate an equitable scholarly environment and curriculum within an increasingly international student body and a large demographic of first generation college students. In their statements of teaching philosophy, candidates should address their proven track record of teaching and leading in a culturally competent manner with a global perspective, working with diverse groups and fostering an understanding of and respect for diverse cultural practices. 

This position may teach as many as three to four classes per year in some combination of one of the following:

• Game Design, Game Development, Game and Play Studies
• Game Engine Development: Coding/Scripting (C# preferably), Game Production, either games themselves, or creation of Game Assets or Game Animation
• 3D Real-Time Game Animation, 3D Digital Modeling and rigging, or other animation courses in the creation of game assets for 2D, 3D, and XR games
• XR/VR/AR/MR Game Development, Production, Asset and Environment Creation 
• AI for Game, Games Systems Architecture, Systems/Level Design 
• Analog Game Design: Production and Development for Tabletop, Social, Site-based Mixed-medium and/or Experimental works of game
• Game Writing, Interactive Storytelling, and Narrative Design
• Conceptual and Topic-based Games Courses, Workshops, and Production Tutorials 

Unranked faculty jobs serve the specific instructional needs of the college. Adjunct faculty provide students with instruction by ensuring the delivery of designated course content and adherence to stated learning goals for assigned courses.

Core Duties:

• Maintain competence in the field of instruction (inclusive of staying informed of current developments in that field) and successfully bring this expertise to bear on instruction and the achievement of student learning for all students in the course.
• Attend new faculty orientation, if applicable.
• Develop and/or revise the course section description, syllabus, assignments, activities, curricula, and policies in accordance with all program policies and directives.
• Adhere to the course description as communicated to students by the College.
• Adhere to the course-specific learning outcomes as designated and provided by the Program, and participate in course, program, and college assessment and accreditation activities.
• Prepare for class; plan, coordinate, and lead all classroom activities; and assist students with course materials.
• Regularly monitor student progress, provide feedback and grades to students, and discuss performance with students.
• Exclusively use CCA email addresses and servers for all CCA communications; and during the period of the course obligations, substantively respond to all CCA-related communications within 48 hours.
• Submit a course syllabus adhering to all program and college requirements and input the required textbook information by the deadlines established by the College.
• Submit grades for all students by the deadline established by Student Records.
• Attend meetings related to course teaching obligations when required.
• Apprise the program chair, designated coordinator, program expert, advising staff, and/or administrative staff of any concerns regarding students as needed.

Adjunct faculty are expected to attend all scheduled course meeting sessions. Additional guidelines regarding faculty absences are outlined in the Faculty Handbook and Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Adjunct I and Adjunct II faculty members are expected to abide by all operational policies of the College; however, it is the responsibility of the College to give appropriate advance notice of policy and operational changes, and to include information concerning changes in faculty orientation and training sessions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Adjunct I:

• A terminal degree is preferred;
• High quality teaching of four or fewer courses as instructor of record or its equivalent level of student teaching responsibility at an accredited higher education institution; and/or
• The equivalent in non-teaching professional experience in the area of the teaching, as judged by the College, is required.

Adjunct II:

• A terminal degree is preferred;
• High quality teaching of five or more courses as instructor of record or its equivalent level of student teaching responsibility at an accredited higher education institution as judged by the College, is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR GAME ARTS PROGRAM 

• Familiarity with either:  
  • Contemporary Game development, including game design and play for commercial, independent, or fine arts applications and a record of professional excellence

OR

• Academic/scholarly background in theories and histories of game and play
• Specific skills and knowledge are needed in one or more of the following areas: 
  • Game Design, Game/Play studies and Game History

OR

• Digital 2D and 3D game development, Game Engineering/Programming Real-Time Game Animation, 3D Character Modeling and Design for Game, Environmental/Level Design, Game Production Pipeline, XR/VR/AR/MR Game Development and Production, Game AI, Systems Design  

OR

• Tabletop Game Development and Production, including 3D Sculpting and Printing/Fabrication, Analog game systems design

OR

• Game Writing, Narrative Design , Interactive Storytelling, Narrative Design and Game Writing

Salary

Current pay rates are available here. 

Application Deadline

This is a rolling application process; there is no deadline.

The review of applications will be ongoing and materials will be kept for future possibilities unless applicants indicate otherwise. 

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants must complete the online application by uploading the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy highlighting areas of pedagogic concentration
• Artist statement/Statement addressing professional practice 
• Portfolio/Reel - 15-20 images and/or 10 mins of video
• Contact information for three professional references

Samples of student work, course descriptions and/or syllabi may be requested by the search committee at a later date.  

EEO Statement

As an educational and cultural institution, California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people, with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education. We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability. California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.

Apply now to receive up to $1000 in grant support for your fall 2024 course efforts tied to voting and democratic engagement. 

Faculty Grants, funded via Creative Citizens in Action at CCA (CCA@CCA), are designed to support course efforts tied to civic and democratic engagement by CCA faculty. The goal of this program is to support the implementation of small-scale, immediate, public-facing events, projects, or activations that aim to improve the learning experience of students and provide opportunities for students to practice creative activism.  In fall 2024, we are looking for projects related to voting and democratic engagement, timed in connection to the United States Presidential Election on November 5th. All faculty who are actively teaching at CCA in spring 2024 are invited to submit proposals. 

  DEADLINE: August 12, 2024
  AWARDED BY: August 19, 2024
  AMOUNTS: Up to $1000 (Between $500-1000 based on proposed budget is typical)
  FUNDING AVAILABLE: $5000

This program is funded by an endowment gift for The Deborah and Kenneth Novack Creative Citizens Series, an annual series of public programs focused on creative activism that spans the disciplines of art, design, architecture, and writing. Please visit the CCA@CCA Opportunities Portal Page for more detailed information, including eligibility and use of funds. Contact exhibitions@cca.edu with any questions.