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Job Description Summary
Job Description
Beginning August, 2025
Business of Art and Design Department
Full-Time Faculty Appointment with Benefits
The Business of Art and Design Department at Ringling College is seeking a full-time faculty of business to teach courses such as Creative Project Management, Negotiation and Client Relationship Management, Marketing, and other business-related courses for students across academic programs at Ringling College.
The Business of Art and Design major at Ringling College integrates the disciplines of design, strategy, and business management. The curriculum emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking, design research, creative project management, brand strategy and design, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Courses are designed to be practical and experiential, equipping students for success through real-world, client-driven projects that put theory into practice. Program alumni find success across industries as producers, production coordinators, strategists, creative directors, and marketing managers at top companies including Dreamworks, Pixar, Netflix Animation, Blue Mammoth Games, Deloitte Digital, Game Developers Conference, and more. The Business of Art and Design Department also offers a minor that provides students of all disciplines with an introduction to creative business management and entrepreneurship.
It is expected that, although candidates may have a more traditional business education background, they will be able to engage with visual learners and contextualize course concepts by illustrating the practical applications within creative industries. They will demonstrate an ability to use a range of engaging, student-centered instructional strategies and tools to design and deliver course content and foster a positive learning environment.
While prior teaching experience is preferred, applicants with no prior teaching experience may be considered if their professional practice aligns with the qualifications listed below.
This is a full-time appointment with benefits. The salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. The anticipated start date is August 2025. The teaching responsibility is three courses or nine credits per semester.
Ringling College faculty are expected to be on campus to teach courses in person and participate in institution-related duties. Full-time faculty are expected to contribute to the life of the College through cross-programmatic collaboration, committee work, recruitment efforts, community engagement, and other institution-related duties.
Ringling College has a supportive, collegial faculty, a curriculum that strongly values excellence and a robust support system dedicated to using the most current technology.
Education and Experience
(Minimum Qualifications) Include evidence of:
An advanced degree, preferably a Master's degree in business, entrepreneurship, finance, or a related field from a US or internationally accredited institution.- A record of significant and recent professional experience in the field of expertise.
- A background or strong interest in creative industries (media, entertainment, and the arts).
- Knowledge of production workflow processes for various types of media in order to accurately scope projects and assess resource requirements.
- Proficient in the use of computers, digital technology, and Google Workspace.
- Willingness to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-disciplinary faculty, students, and administrators in an educational environment.
(Preferred Qualifications) Include evidence of:
- A terminal degree in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, design, or a related field from a US or internationally accredited institution.
- Familiarity with project management tools commonly used in design and media production management.
- Two years of full-time college-level teaching or the equivalent in part-time teaching. Experience teaching related subjects to non-business students and/or teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
- Experience with curriculum development and assessment.
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and digital technologies in teaching; Experience with Canvas LMS is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to support professional development of artists, designers, and emerging creative practitioners
(Special Instructions to Applicants)
Required materials include a cover letter incorporating experiences that address the Full-Time position requirements, a resume or CV, employment history, contact information of three references (names, titles, email, and telephone numbers), and an unofficial transcript copy of the most relevant degree. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials if needed. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
General questions regarding the job application process may be emailed to aamail@ringling.edu .
Apply on-line to https://www.ringling.edu/hr/
Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, age, gender, color, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
