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Position Summary
The Department of Art at Biola University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Illustration, to begin in August 2025. The ideal candidate desires to teach the fundamentals of illustration while also inspiring students to expand their practice within the diverse contexts of contemporary studio art, design, and animation. They should have a record of excellent creative practice, industry experience, and teaching capacity. They should be committed to impacting the lives of students by demonstrating how their faith intersects with their field of practice. They should be prepared to contribute to their students’ development through a deep engagement with the creative communities and industries in Los Angeles.

Preferred candidates will contribute to one or more related areas of the studio curriculum: Design, Painting, Animation, Foundation (2-D, Drawing), or Photography. This position will have responsibility for the continued development of the Illustration Concentration within Biola’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Degree.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. MFA in Art (Illustration) or other relevant advanced degree
2. Expertise in various forms of illustration
3. Active professional or studio practice in illustration
4. Evidence of prior successful teaching experience
5. Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills/Expertise:

1. Ability to contribute to one or more additional areas of the curriculum.
2. Significant record of professional accomplishment (exhibition, publication, etc.)
3. Familiarity with the histories and current practices of illustration
4. Familiarity with emerging technologies and experimental media, especially as they influence contemporary art practice

Department and University Overview:
Biola’s Department of Art is committed to educating students in contemporary visual arts culture as it is experienced in the vibrant Los Angeles international arts community. The department offers three degrees, all accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD): a B.F.A. in Art with concentrations in Animation, Design, Illustration, Painting, Sculpture, and Interdisciplinary; a B.S. in Design; and a B.S. in Art with concentrations in Pre-Art Therapy and Studio Art. In 2021, the department moved into a newly renovated facility at the heart of campus; it has six full-time faculty members and 130 studio art majors. The Center for Christianity, Culture, and the Arts (ccca.biola.edu) and the Earl and Virginia Green Art Gallery testify to the vibrancy of the arts on Biola’s campus.

Biola University is a nationally ranked private Christian university located in Southern California, and a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Biola is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC). Biola is committed to faculty who can contribute to the understanding of diversity. The ideal candidate will have experience with, or a compassion for, marginalized ethnic groups in the U.S. and other countries. Bilingual and cross-cultural experience are desired in the candidate. Because Biola’s Department of Art is expressly Christian and highly student-oriented, its faculty are expected to be accessible to students as spiritual and life-decision-making mentors as well as instructors in the academic discipline they teach. The department seeks to prepare students for projects, internships and careers that reach into the rich tapestry of ethnicities across greater Los Angeles and beyond. The candidate must show a passion for helping students prepare for living out that faith in a rapidly changing global marketplace.

Application Procedure and Materials
Please send the following materials as part of your submission package to: Our HR will provide the Biola digital location to receive materials

1. Cover letter
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Images of illustration or studio work, or website/digital portfolio link
4. Statement describing your Christian faith and its influence on your creative production

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