Employment at ArtCenter

Interaction Design

Interaction Design - Adjunct Faculty Member

Every position at ArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the values, goals, strategic vision, and mission of the College. This includes diversity, equity, inclusion and culture.

The Interaction Design Department is seeking practicing interaction designer (s) for faculty positions in both our BS Interaction Design (IxD) and new graduate MDes degree programs. Depending on candidate location these part-time positions may be remote or in-person.

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in contemporary UX/Interaction  Design approaches, a strong professional or research-centered portfolio, and a commitment to ethical and inclusive design practices. Must be familiar with current practices and critical issues relating to interaction design, emerging technology, physical computing and qualitative methods in user research. Fluency in one or more of the following specializations is required:

UX/IxD methodology, Qualitative User Research and UX strategy, Visual Interface Design, Mixed fidelity rapid prototyping, software design, physical computing, AI/ML, AR + VR.

Faculty teach studio courses in interaction, participate in curriculum development, advise students and to engage in Department development. A successful candidate will seek collaborations with other departments, programs, and schools.

About ArtCenter

Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global leader in art and design education and has had an international reputation for its rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strong ties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. We are an independent, nonprofit, four-year college offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in eleven specialized programs and graduate degrees in ten art and design disciplines.

Reports to: Chair


How to Apply

Please provide the following materials:

  • Letter of interest Curriculum Vitae with a list of three professional references
  • Sample of scholarly work (acceptable formats include, but are not limited to, published articles, writing in progress, and digital humanities projects)
  • Official transcripts will be required at time of employment
  • ArtCenter Employment Application -Download ArtCenter Application

Applications will be accepted until positons is filled. Qualified applicants should send all requested materials and employment application to HR@artcenter.edu and reference “Interaction Design” in the subject line.

Job posted April 2022.


Core Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide classroom instruction, maintain and report student attendance, preparation of instructional material including class syllabi, grading students’ assignments and exams, posting students’ grades, consulting with students, replying to students’ inquiries, and facilitating course evaluations
  • Mentor and guide students beyond the classroom

Qualifications

  • Demonstrate teaching or mentoring experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level or in professional environments
  • An established, successful professional creative career demonstrated by a strong portfolio of projects (web, app, AR/VR, AI, Installations, etc).
  • Evidence of a commitment to diverse, inclusive practices in professional practice or other work.
  • A history of innovation, critical thinking with an active interest in pedagogy and academics
  • Demonstrated commitment to building innovative approaches to communication design and developing a solid context for their own practice
  • Have excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion and recognize the confidential nature of ArtCenter business, as well as requirements under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Must be able to work with and understand our culturally diverse student and faculty body with their needs and goals
  • Demonstrated experience in and commitment to diversity, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within Art Center’s diverse communities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Terminal degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent professional experience
  • Familiarity with creative practice education, theory, practices, and culture
  • Experience with online and/or hybrid mode teaching

Mandatory Duty to Report

All employees who know or have reason to know of allegations or acts that violate ArtCenter’s Title IX Policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking shall promptly inform the Director, Title IX Compliance and Programs, or designee or the Associate Dean of Students or designee. Faculty with a mandatory duty to report are required to disclose all information including the names of the parties, even where the person has requested their name remain confidential.

Pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), all employees who know of or have reason to suspect child abuse or neglect involving alleged victims under age 18 shall promptly inform local law enforcement or the county welfare department.


Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard classroom setting with frequent interactions with other individuals. Due to the nature of the work environment, there is regular exposure to fumes, chemicals, dust and noise.

Physical: Employees stand or sit most of the time, but may be mobile for brief periods of time. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 20 pounds); to operate modern office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: Must be able to have the visual capacity to perform activities such as preparing and reading class materials, viewing a computer terminal and other normal office work with or without correction.

Hearing: Must be able to communicate effectively in the course of normal office communication or exchange ideas with or without correction.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this job; they do not purport to describe all functions. Employees may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may be changed from time to time as necessary.


ArtCenter College of Design is committed to excellence through the establishment of a diverse faculty and staff that best represents our student body and its surrounding communities. The College considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Human Resources Department at (626) 396-2270.