The compensation for this appointment will range from $70,000-$90,000 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.
Preferred Education:
Doctorate
The College of Architecture, Visual Arts, and Design (CAVAD) at California Baptist University seeks highly motivated applicants with an entrepreneurial spirit for the position of full-time tenure-track faculty in Illustration. CAVAD is an established multi-faceted design college dedicated to the integration of Christian thought and values; cutting-edge design pedagogy; and reflective inter-disciplinary practice.
CBU is faith-based institution, affiliated with the California Southern Baptist tradition. Collaboration between the College disciplines of Fine Art, Film, Graphic Design, and Interior Design is ongoing. CBU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and serves a diverse constituency of emerging professionals.
This tenure-track track position seeks a candidate who will serve as a digital and traditional medium studio teaching faculty for a growing Illustration program.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
1) Terminal degree (MFA, or Ph.D.) in Illustration related field, or non-terminal degree in Illustration plus notable professional experience;
2) Teaching experience at the collegiate level;
3) An existing or developing research / creative practice agenda that will expand or enrich the college’s pedagogy;
4) A history of service to the profession and/or the broader community;
5) Previous leadership in professional or academic arenas;
6) Interest in participating in and fostering cross-disciplinary inquiry across design disciplines. 7) Creative Portfolio submission is required through “Other Document” link in application.
Teaching Responsibilities
The program seeks candidates with university teaching experience and/or critical practice experience. Candidates should be prepared to teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate level, including courses in traditional and digital illustration, visual development, and technical drawing courses. Candidates will be able to successfully demonstrate their ability to teach in a professionally focused program while providing program level leadership.
California Baptist University (CBU) is one of the top private Christian colleges and universities in Southern California. CBU offers bachelor's, master's and credential programs in Riverside and online.
California Baptist University believes each person has been created for a purpose. CBU strives to help students understand and engage this purpose by providing a Christ-centered educational experience that integrates academics with spiritual and social development opportunities. Graduates are challenged to become individuals whose skills, integrity and sense of purpose glorify God and distinguish them in the workplace and in the world.
University Highlights
•Founded in 1950 by the California Southern Baptist Convention
•Fall 2023 enrollment of 11,580 students
•CBU offers more than 350 majors, minors and concentrations
•At the graduate level CBU offers 40 graduate programs and 7 doctoral programs
•100% Christian faculty and staff
•2021 U.S. News & World Report named CBU one of "America's Best Colleges"
•In 2011, CBU received its first ever 10-year accreditation from Western Association of Schools and Colleges
•Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs...
•National Association of Schools of Music
•State of California Board of Registered Nursing
•Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
•Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
•Board of Registered Nurses
•American Council for Construction Education
•CBU's bachelor degree programs in civil engineering (BSCE), electrical and computer engineering (BSECE) and mechanical engineering (BSME) have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Riverside Campus Profile
The beautiful 162-acre main campus of California Baptist University is situated in the heart of Riverside's historic Magnolia Avenue district just a short drive from popular beaches and mountain resorts. The main campus is comprised of more than 30 buildings featuring the 94,800 sq. ft. Eugene and Billie Yeager Center, separate men's and women's residence halls, multiple apartment complexes and modular housing, the 270-seat Wallace Theater, a fitness center, one of the region's largest aquatic centers, the Annie Gabriel Library, the Van Dyne Gym and the JoAnn Hawkins Music building, one of the nation's most advanced music production and recording facilities. The latest architectural addition to campus is a 5,050 seat, 153,000 sq. ft. Events Center.
CBU Lancers Athletics
CBU's Lancers athletic program is gaining recognition as one of the best in the nation with numerous regional and national championship teams in a variety of sports, including men's and women's basketball, men's and women's swimming, men's and women's golf, softball, baseball and wrestling.
CBU in the Region
CBU has established extension sites throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties with more being planned in response to the growing demand for CBU's distinctive faith-based, working-adult degree programs. School districts, law enforcement agencies, hospitals, churches and businesses seek out and hold CBU graduates in high regard for their unique combination of competence, confidence and compassion.
CBU's Spiritual Mission
In addition to community involvement through a variety of service projects and activities, California Baptist University also supports a wide range of highly active international programs. Included are educational partnerships with a number of universities in Europe and Asia. Further, the CBU International Service Projects program annually sends scores of student teams throughout the world to teach and participate in recreation, construction and infrastructure.