California College of the Arts (CCA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Industrial Design Program. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. This appointment can begin as early as spring semester, 2010.

The Industrial Design Program at CCA offers a fully accredited four-year undergraduate Bachelor of Industrial Design degree. The program is committed to conceptual and skill-based problem-solving grounded in practical knowledge of technology, sustainability, business, and culture. Situated at the heart of the Bay’s Area’s vibrant design culture, CCA seeks to prepare students for the challenges of professional practice in the 21st century.

The ideal candidate for this position will articulate a vision regarding the future of Industrial Design and Industrial Design education and will demonstrate the ability to lead faculty, students, and staff.

About the College:
Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) is noted for the interdisciplinary and breadth of its programs. It offers studies in 20 undergraduate and seven graduate majors in the areas of fine arts, architecture, design, and writing. The college offers bachelor of architecture, bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, master of architecture, master of arts, master of fine arts, and master of business administration degrees. With campuses in San Francisco and Oakland, CCA currently enrolls 1,800 full-time students. Noted alumni include the painters Nathan Oliveira and Raymond Saunders; the ceramicists Robert Arneson, Viola Frey, and Peter Voulkos; the filmmaker Wayne Wang; the conceptual artists David Ireland and Dennis Oppenheim; and the designers Lucille Tenazas and Michael Vanderbyl. For more information about CCA, visit www.cca.edu.

Specific Skills

Substantial professional career experience in industrial design and its related practices. Experience teaching with a strong interest in developing original curricular and extracurricular programs. Proven record of working effectively with faculty, staff, administration, and students. Appreciation for the history of CCA’s Industrial Design Program and the needs of a department with a predominately adjunct faculty. Understanding of the challenges and opportunities of design education in the rich and culturally diverse context of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Interest across the areas of design thinking, design process, experience design, making/prototyping, design research, sustainability, and inclusive design is desired.

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Submission Details

Applicants are invited to submit their CV and a letter of interest that addresses their vision for the future of Industrial Design, in both education and the professions, as well as their leadership, pedagogical and administrative philosophy. Applicants should also submit the names and contact information of three professional and academic references.

NOTE:
Candidates who are not US citizens or permanent residents need to have authorization to work in the US in order to apply.