What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Studies Adjunct Faculty - Circular Economy and Design position at College for Creative Studies?
Graduate Studies Adjunct Faculty – Circular Economy and Design
STATUS: Part Time
DIVISION: Graduate Studies
REPORTS TO: Dean of Graduate Studies
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Position Description
College for Creative Studies (CCS) invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach a Circular Economy and Design course in the Fall of 2025.
With an emphasis on the Circular Economy, students will learn about the principles of new economic models for the climate crisis. Students will explore the challenges of transitioning from infinite growth to circular economies and/or de-growth economies. This includes cradle-to-cradle design, closed-loop manufacturing, alignment of waste streams to material flows, and industrial symbiosis.
Experience teaching sustainability at the college or university level is essential. Experience with Canvas is an advantage. The post requires in-person teaching on campus – please do not apply if you are interested in remote working.
Position Accountabilities And Essential Functions
This position is accountable to the Dean of Graduate Studies. Essential functions include:
This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to maintain a stationary position, use a computer and other office equipment, and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and virtually. Frequent interaction with others, including staff, faculty, students and third parties is required. The employee may occasionally be required to move files or other objects weighing up to 25 pounds, including from low and high places. The ability to move around within the office and between buildings on campus, attend off-site meetings and events, and travel between Ford Campus site to Taubman Center site are required. CCS will make reasonable accommodations that will allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Ccs
The College for Creative Studies is a nonprofit institution and is considered one of the nation’s leading art and design colleges. CCS has state-of-the-art facilities to support the complete range of creative production, from traditional art forms such as painting, glassblowing, foundry, and printmaking to the most contemporary systems, including the latest digital imaging technology and extensive rapid prototyping output tools. The College currently enrolls more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in eleven majors, and it also offers the Master of Fine Arts degree in Color and Materials Design, Interaction Design, Interdisciplinary Design, and Transportation Design. These programs are based in a unique and dynamic interdisciplinary environment that provides students with the ideal educational setting. The success of our alumni validates the quality of our programs.
To Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format: resume, statement of teaching philosophy, portfolio, and samples of student work (if appropriate) to hr@ccsdetroit.edu
CCS website: https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/
The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value the diversity this brings to our organization. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The College for Creative Studies subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are part of our Core Institutional Values and we encourage applications from all individuals.
STATUS: Part Time
DIVISION: Graduate Studies
REPORTS TO: Dean of Graduate Studies
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Position Description
College for Creative Studies (CCS) invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach a Circular Economy and Design course in the Fall of 2025.
With an emphasis on the Circular Economy, students will learn about the principles of new economic models for the climate crisis. Students will explore the challenges of transitioning from infinite growth to circular economies and/or de-growth economies. This includes cradle-to-cradle design, closed-loop manufacturing, alignment of waste streams to material flows, and industrial symbiosis.
Experience teaching sustainability at the college or university level is essential. Experience with Canvas is an advantage. The post requires in-person teaching on campus – please do not apply if you are interested in remote working.
Position Accountabilities And Essential Functions
This position is accountable to the Dean of Graduate Studies. Essential functions include:
- Teach and successfully deliver one class per semester
- Complete all teaching as required by the College
- Complete training in Canvas and use it as required by the department and college
- Deal promptly with all administrative responsibilities attached to this work
- A graduate degree with a specialty related to the course being taught
- However, candidates with significant, extensive, and relevant professional experience may also be considered — review further details of CCS’s credentialing policy
- Teaching experience at the college or graduate level is preferred
- Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations
This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to maintain a stationary position, use a computer and other office equipment, and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and virtually. Frequent interaction with others, including staff, faculty, students and third parties is required. The employee may occasionally be required to move files or other objects weighing up to 25 pounds, including from low and high places. The ability to move around within the office and between buildings on campus, attend off-site meetings and events, and travel between Ford Campus site to Taubman Center site are required. CCS will make reasonable accommodations that will allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Ccs
The College for Creative Studies is a nonprofit institution and is considered one of the nation’s leading art and design colleges. CCS has state-of-the-art facilities to support the complete range of creative production, from traditional art forms such as painting, glassblowing, foundry, and printmaking to the most contemporary systems, including the latest digital imaging technology and extensive rapid prototyping output tools. The College currently enrolls more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in eleven majors, and it also offers the Master of Fine Arts degree in Color and Materials Design, Interaction Design, Interdisciplinary Design, and Transportation Design. These programs are based in a unique and dynamic interdisciplinary environment that provides students with the ideal educational setting. The success of our alumni validates the quality of our programs.
To Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format: resume, statement of teaching philosophy, portfolio, and samples of student work (if appropriate) to hr@ccsdetroit.edu
CCS website: https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/
The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value the diversity this brings to our organization. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The College for Creative Studies subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are part of our Core Institutional Values and we encourage applications from all individuals.