Ringling College of Art and Design
Business of Art and Design Department, Visiting Full-Time Faculty Job at Ringlin
Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34278
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Job Description Summary
Job Description
Beginning August 2025
For Academic Year 2025-2026
Business of Art and Design Department
Visiting Full-Time Faculty Appointment with Benefits
The Business of Art and Design Department at Ringling College seeks a Visiting Full-Time Faculty of Creative Entrepreneurship to teach related courses and participate in the launch of new entrepreneurial initiatives (curricular and co-curricular offerings) that will expand access to entrepreneurial skill development for all students no matter their major course of study.
The Visiting Full-Time Faculty of Creative Entrepreneurship will join the Business of Art and Design faculty team to further advance students' preparation for entrepreneurial creative careers in the creative industries.
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.
Business of Art and Design faculty are highly involved in INDEX, Ringling College's experiential education initiative that provides enrolled students with the opportunity to gain professional experience by connecting them with leading organizations to solve real-world business and design challenges. The College is committed to the promise that every student enrolled will have the opportunity to work with a real-world client on a real-world project by the time they graduate. The INDEX initiative represents the College's long-standing priority and purpose: to focus on students' futures in the creative industries and empower them to thrive as creative leaders.
The Visiting Full-Time Faculty of Creative Entrepreneurship will teach courses related to entrepreneurship at the highest quality. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of entrepreneurship and new venture creation, with a particular focus on the creative industries. They will be able to effectively teach courses related to entrepreneurship to students from a variety of design and studio disciplines (e.g., design, film, illustration) who plan on pursuing an entrepreneurial career path, either as the founder of their own small business or in a freelance capacity navigating the gig economy.
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 and arts/design entrepreneurship. They will demonstrate an ability to use a range of engaging, student-centered instructional strategies and tools to design and deliver course content.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for working with an exceptional population of students from around the world and the ability to foster a positive learning environment built on real-world knowledge and skill.
While prior teaching experience is preferred, applicants with no prior teaching experience may be considered if their professional practice aligns with the qualifications listed above.
A portion of this position includes participation in the development of new and emerging entrepreneurial programming aimed at expanding access to entrepreneurship and business skill development for all students at the college. This may include the development of new curricular programs, such as courses for the new entrepreneurship certificate, co-curricular offerings, program assessment, and relevant accreditation activities. Successful candidates will offer strategic input on the direction of this developing program.
Ideal candidates will be open to exploring innovative ways to craft new courses, experiential learning opportunities, and special projects that empower students and enhance their Ringling College education.
This is a visiting full-time appointment with benefits for the academic year 2025-26 with an anticipated start date of August 2025. The position may be renewed for the following year given satisfactory performance and funding.
Normally, full-time teaching is three courses per semester (equivalent to 18 credits per year); however, teaching responsibility for this appointment will be reduced in the first year due to the requested leadership in the development of new curricular and co-curricular offerings mentioned above.
As such, the Visiting Faculty of Creative Entrepreneurship will teach four courses per year (equivalent to twelve credits per year) within the Business of Art and Design Department. This is a reduced teaching load in order to develop a new course in the fall semester that will be piloted in the spring semester. The service period is the academic year beginning the fall semester of 2025 through spring 2026.
This position reports to the Department Head for the Business of Art and Design and participates in regular faculty meetings as well as other institutional committee meetings as requested.
All Ringling College faculty are expected to be on campus to teach courses in person and participate in institution-related duties. All 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.
The salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Standard faculty benefits package will apply.
Education and Experience
(Minimum Qualifications) Include evidence of:
(Preferred Qualifications) Include evidence of:
(Special Instructions to Applicants)
Required materials include cover letter incorporating experiences that address the Visiting Full-Time position requirements, a resume or CV, employment and education 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.
Current Ringling Employees - Apply for jobs internally using the Workday "Jobs Hub" App from Global Navigation Menu on Workday Home Page.
External Applicants - Click the "Apply" button to complete the external application.
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Beginning August 2025
For Academic Year 2025-2026
Business of Art and Design Department
Visiting Full-Time Faculty Appointment with Benefits
The Business of Art and Design Department at Ringling College seeks a Visiting Full-Time Faculty of Creative Entrepreneurship to teach related courses and participate in the launch of new entrepreneurial initiatives (curricular and co-curricular offerings) that will expand access to entrepreneurial skill development for all students no matter their major course of study.
The Visiting Full-Time Faculty of Creative Entrepreneurship will join the Business of Art and Design faculty team to further advance students' preparation for entrepreneurial creative careers in the creative industries.
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.
Business of Art and Design faculty are highly involved in INDEX, Ringling College's experiential education initiative that provides enrolled students with the opportunity to gain professional experience by connecting them with leading organizations to solve real-world business and design challenges. The College is committed to the promise that every student enrolled will have the opportunity to work with a real-world client on a real-world project by the time they graduate. The INDEX initiative represents the College's long-standing priority and purpose: to focus on students' futures in the creative industries and empower them to thrive as creative leaders.
The Visiting Full-Time Faculty of Creative Entrepreneurship will teach courses related to entrepreneurship at the highest quality. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of entrepreneurship and new venture creation, with a particular focus on the creative industries. They will be able to effectively teach courses related to entrepreneurship to students from a variety of design and studio disciplines (e.g., design, film, illustration) who plan on pursuing an entrepreneurial career path, either as the founder of their own small business or in a freelance capacity navigating the gig economy.
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 and arts/design entrepreneurship. They will demonstrate an ability to use a range of engaging, student-centered instructional strategies and tools to design and deliver course content.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for working with an exceptional population of students from around the world and the ability to foster a positive learning environment built on real-world knowledge and skill.
While prior teaching experience is preferred, applicants with no prior teaching experience may be considered if their professional practice aligns with the qualifications listed above.
A portion of this position includes participation in the development of new and emerging entrepreneurial programming aimed at expanding access to entrepreneurship and business skill development for all students at the college. This may include the development of new curricular programs, such as courses for the new entrepreneurship certificate, co-curricular offerings, program assessment, and relevant accreditation activities. Successful candidates will offer strategic input on the direction of this developing program.
Ideal candidates will be open to exploring innovative ways to craft new courses, experiential learning opportunities, and special projects that empower students and enhance their Ringling College education.
This is a visiting full-time appointment with benefits for the academic year 2025-26 with an anticipated start date of August 2025. The position may be renewed for the following year given satisfactory performance and funding.
Normally, full-time teaching is three courses per semester (equivalent to 18 credits per year); however, teaching responsibility for this appointment will be reduced in the first year due to the requested leadership in the development of new curricular and co-curricular offerings mentioned above.
As such, the Visiting Faculty of Creative Entrepreneurship will teach four courses per year (equivalent to twelve credits per year) within the Business of Art and Design Department. This is a reduced teaching load in order to develop a new course in the fall semester that will be piloted in the spring semester. The service period is the academic year beginning the fall semester of 2025 through spring 2026.
This position reports to the Department Head for the Business of Art and Design and participates in regular faculty meetings as well as other institutional committee meetings as requested.
All Ringling College faculty are expected to be on campus to teach courses in person and participate in institution-related duties. All 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.
The salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Standard faculty benefits package will apply.
Education and Experience
(Minimum Qualifications) Include evidence of:
- A Master's Degree in business, entrepreneurship, finance, or a related field from a US or internationally accredited institution. OR a completed 4-year undergraduate degree with experience and portfolio which shows a superior competence in technique, ideas, and presentation for the teaching area.
- Experience with entrepreneurship and new venture creation.
- Broad familiarity with the varied disciplines of undergraduate instruction in art, design and business to oversee teams of students and faculty on client-based projects.
- Strong interest or background in creative industries (media, entertainment, and the arts).
- 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.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
(Preferred Qualifications) Include evidence of:
- A terminal degree in business, entrepreneurship, finance, or a related field from a US or internationally accredited institution.
- 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.
- Awareness of emerging digital technology and its impact/relevance to creative industries, freelancers, and entrepreneurs.
- Experience working with English Language Learners, intercultural differences, and varied abilities in the classroom.
- Demonstrated ability to support professional development of artists, designers, and emerging creative practitioners.
(Special Instructions to Applicants)
Required materials include cover letter incorporating experiences that address the Visiting Full-Time position requirements, a resume or CV, employment and education 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.