Working at PCA&D
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PCA&D is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Lancaster, a small city where the emerging contemporary and traditional arts scenes are thriving. Lancaster is a city of friendly neighborhoods where residents and guests experience the growing creative and entrepreneurial vibe. The city values cultural, ethnic, and diverse lifestyles of residents and guests, and is located within driving distance of Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York.
PCA&D is a small private, independent college of art and design. The College is distinguished by its interactive classes, one-on-one attention from exceptional faculty, a culture of creative exploration, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities. The College values diversity and has a growing record of academic achievement with first-generation students, students of color, Latinx students, LGBTQ+ students, and other underrepresented students.
PCA&D values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the college community and invites candidates who through their teaching, professional experiences, and service will contribute to our shared commitment to a diverse and inclusive academic art and design community.
OPEN POSITIONS
The Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in compliance with all applicable laws in the admission of students, administration of programs, employment of faculty and staff, and any terms of instruction and employment. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) and gender non-binary persons to apply.
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design prohibits discrimination against and harassment on the basis of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, family or marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected class in any aspects of its employment process, admissions process, and programs and activities. Pennsylvania College of Art & Design prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Policies & Nondiscrimination Guidelines, City of Lancaster General Legislation Chapter 125/Ord. No. 10-2001, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design offers housing partnerships throughout Lancaster City, which adds to the framework of learning and support beyond the classroom. The Director of Residential Life and Housing oversees all functions of PCA&D-sponsored housing, programs, and services, and is a live-in employee overseeing crisis management and response, co-curricular residential programming, and community development.
The Director of Residential Life and Housing reports to the Dean of Student Affairs and serves as a key member of the Student Affairs team. Principal duties will include supervision of Community Assistants, coordination of housing placement and assignments, oversight of student development programming, and participation in student advising and mediation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure students’ growth and success in affirming communities that support academic learning, personal growth, and leadership development.
Recruit, hire, and supervise Community Assistants and oversee their development of programs and activities that promote a dynamic living-learning environment in PCA&D housing.
Responsibly manage a budget for programming needs, marketing and promotions, and facility maintenance.
Assess student needs and assist all Student Affairs team members in identifying creative ways of meeting those needs.
Oversee Student Conduct and Crisis Management situations.
Respond to students in crisis, collaborating with the Dean of Student Affairs and counseling staff.
Promote the safety and security of residential students, specifically by upholding college and residential policies.
Oversee student emergency response by implementing appropriate procedures and follow-ups to ensure students are receiving adequate support.
Responsible for providing guidance and support to on-call staff when needed.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Master’s Degree required and Student Affairs experience or degree strongly preferred.
Minimum of one to three years experience working with college students in housing, programming, learning development, professional practices, and/or crisis management. Experience working at a small college is a plus.
Communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels.
Maintain strict confidentiality of student records and information.
Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with students, parents, senior college leadership, and colleagues.
Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
Experience working with students in leadership roles.
Exercise independent judgment in complex and new situations
Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet deadlines
Adaptable and willing to work in a changing environment.
Broad knowledge of Title IX, Clery, and FERPA guidelines.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and ACT 153 clearances.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle for crisis response and support to housing communities in the city.
The Department has an on-call schedule and duties may require evening, overnight, and weekend hours.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is an exempt, full-time position, based on our Lancaster, PA campus. PCA&D offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and a 403(b) retirement plan plus match after qualifying period.
For consideration, please submit the following to DeanOfStudents@pcad.edu:
Resume/CV
Cover letter
Contact information for 3 professional references. (References will only be contacted after consultation with final candidates.)
Include “Director of Residential Life and Housing” in the subject line of the email.
Communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration. Review of applicants will begin immediately; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in compliance with all applicable laws in the admission of students, administration of programs, employment of faculty and staff, and any terms of instruction and employment. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer), and gender non-binary persons to apply.
STUDIO
The Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible future adjunct credit teaching positions. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. The college has BFA programs in Digital Media, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, and Photography. Additionally, we are seeking resumes for our studio Foundation program.
General Responsibilities:
The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the Department Chair; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master degree preferred) from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience
- College-level teaching experience highly preferred
- Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance preferred
- Commitment to the highest level of academic standards and integrity
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Active affiliation and participation in relevant professional organization.
- Active online presence with current examples of professional and personal work
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references to jobs@pcad.edu with the position title written in the subject line.
LIBERAL ARTS
The Liberal Arts Department at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design invites applications for adjunct and full-time faculty with specialized knowledge in the general humanities, art history, verbal and visual communications, social sciences, math, and sciences fields. Candidates must have a Masters degree in a field related to the subject being taught. At least two years of teaching experience at the higher education level preferred.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references to jobs@pcad.edu with the position title written in the subject line.
The Center for Exploration at PCA&D is always looking to expand our educational offerings and introduce new ideas and skills to our students and community.
We invite artists and creatives to submit resumes and propose classes and/or workshops in areas such as drawing, painting, creative writing, printmaking, video, professional writing, photography, animation, social media and digital marketing, graphic design, web design, and more. We are interested in instructors with extensive professional experience and advanced degrees as well as creatives who have taken non-traditional paths in their practice.
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