Creative Foundations - Lecturer

The College of Architecture, Visual Arts, and Design (CAVAD) at California Baptist University seeks highly motivated applicants with a passion for teaching for the position of full-time lecturer in the field of Creative Foundations 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.

CBU is a faith-based institution, affiliated with the California Southern Baptist tradition. Collaboration between the College disciplines of Architecture, Graphic Design, Photography, Film, and Fine Art is ongoing, as well as other diverse disciplines. CBU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and serves a diverse constituency of emerging professionals.

Pay Range

The compensation for this appointment will range from $52,000 to $55,000 annually and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

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.