PARIS COLLEGE OF ART

Paris College of Art is an established school of art and design located in central Paris. The Communication Design accepts CVs on a rolling basis for highly qualified, English-speaking, part-time/adjunct instructors with experience in:

• information design
• typography
• advanced print production
• editorial design
• design history and theory
• design methodology
• web design
• game design
• 3D modeling
• motion graphics
• sound design
• interaction design
• multimedia
• service design

Candidates should possess an advanced design degree and/or significant professional experience. Previous teaching experience is highly desirable. English fluency is required.
Please send a CV and personal statement (with a link to an online portfolio if possible) to Fréderique Krupa at frederique.krupa@paris.edu.

DIGITAL FASHION DEVELOPMENT and/or DIGITAL FASHION ILLUSTRATION

Requested Qualifications:

• BFA or BA in Fashion, Textile or Graphic Design or equivalent
• fluency in English
• deep cad-skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• relevant work experience in computerized design development and portfolio presentations
• relevant work experience in the field of womenswear design and collection development (minimum 3 years)
• EU working permission
• passion for international fashion in Higher Education
• enthusiasm for working with young creatives and for transferring professional knowledge and skills

Appreciated Qualifications:

• Lectra (Kaledo Style & Kaledo Print)
• knowledge in menswear and childrenswear
• MFA or MA in Fashion or Textile Design
• significant international working experience
• previous teaching experience

FASHION DRAWING and/or FASHION ILLUSTRATION

Requested Qualifications:

• BFA or BA in Fashion Design or Fashion Illustration or equivalent
• fluency in English
• relevant working experience in the field of illustration and / or fashion drawings
• qualified 2D-skills in basic and advanced fashion drawing and illustration
• qualified 2D-knowledge in various rendering techniques, mixed media and experimental 2D-design
• EU working permission
• passion for international fashion in Higher Education
• enthusiasm for working with young creatives and for transferring professional knowledge and skills

Appreciated Qualifications:

• MFA or MA in Fashion or Illustration or equivalent
• significant (international) working experience
• previous teaching experience

FASHION STUDIO / ATELIER

Requested Qualifications:

• BFA or BA in Fashion Design or equivalent technical degree / certificate
• fluency in English
• relevant working experience in fashion design, creative pattern making and cutting, toiling, sample making and tailoring
• qualified 3D-skills in garment development to a professional standard
• qualified knowledge in various technical specifications
• technical expertise in womenswear
• EU working permission
• passion for international fashion in Higher Education
• enthusiasm for working with young creatives and for transferring professional knowledge and skills

Appreciated Qualifications:

• advanced knowledge in menswear and tailoring and childrenswear
• significant (international) working experience
• previous teaching experience

Part-time Adjunct Instructors

Paris College of Art, located in Paris, France, is currently accepting applications for part-time adjunct instructors for the Critical Studies department in the following fields: Psychology, Ecology, Biology and Physics.

Candidates should have a PhD, or have dissertation pending, or have an appropriate degree in their field of specialization. College teaching experience and a record of scholarly research and publications is desired. English is the language of instruction and an EEC work permit is required.

Applications are on a rolling basis, and we have teaching opportunities available in the 2013-2014 academic year.

Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, names of references, and sample syllabi to:

Dr Noga Arikha, Chair of Critical Studies, and Emmanuelle Cospen-Gharibian, Critical Studies Coordinator
Paris College of Art
14, rue Letellier
75015 Paris France

Send emails to both noga.arikha@paris.edu and emmanuelle.cospen@paris.edu

Paris College of Art (PCA) is a small U.S. accredited art and design university, preparing students for undergraduate degrees in communication design, design management, fashion design, fine arts, illustration, and photography. We are currently developing a website and electronic news alert for the broader public: my.paris.edu. This English-language site will be devoted to art, fashion, cinema, photography, animation, design ,etc. in Paris, and offer a combination of daily deals and recommendations and more in-depth reviews of shows, exhibits, and electronic and print publications.
We are looking for writers who are interested in, and up to speed on, what’s happening in the art, design and fashion worlds (very broadly) in Paris.
Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to jobs@paris.edu with the mention “MyParis” in the email title.

We are currently seeking a new Records Manager for the Office of the Registrar to manage all records related to student matriculation, advising, credit, graduation and transcripts. Paris College of Art uses Jenzabar EX for its electronic record management and the selected Records Manager must be committed to continuously improve mastery of this and other technological tools.

Responsibilities
The Records Manager in the office of the Registrar works with the Director of Academic Advising to plan, coordinate and supervise the academic components of preregistration, registration, add/drop procedures, and graduation for all academic sessions. The records manager interacts daily with students, faculty, and staff.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, coordinate, supervise the academic components of preregistration, registration and add/drop procedures for all academic sessions, ensuring that all new and returning students are registered in a timely and accurate manner, distribute registration information to students, faculty, and administrative offices.
• Supervise the coordination, evaluation and certification of all graduation applications.
• Take part in communicating to students information related to curriculum, course selection, participation, attendance, and academic policies and procedures.
• Keep track of student grievances and disputes as they relate to grades, records and registration; oversee grade appeals and disciplinary committees; document student problems and their resolution.
• Develop and maintain statistical data on student retention/attrition, from data analyze causes and propose solutions to the Executive Director to improve retention.
• Schedule courses and classrooms and establish the academic calendar based on input from the Director of Academic Advising and the Department Chairs.
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner with Director of Academic Advising, Dean, Executive Director, College Council, and other members of the College community.
• Support a service-oriented culture in the Registrar's Office that provides a positive working relationship with students, faculty and other administrators.

Competencies and prior experience
The successful candidate will have a solid knowledge of the U.S. higher education system, facility with learning and mastering the use of software, and a patient and positive attitude in dealing with students, faculty and staff. In addition to fluency in English, the candidate should have conversational mastery of spoken French at the minimum. Key competencies and prior experience include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Valid EU working papers
• First-hand knowledge of the U.S. higher education system and the functions of a Registrar's office
• Problem-solving skills and the desire to learn new software programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Attention to detail
• Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Application procedure
Please submit a C.V. and the name and contact information of two (2) professional references to jobs@paris.edu with the subject line "Records Manager"
Salary: Contingent upon experience
Benefits: French Social Security including basic health and retirement plans, "Mutuelle" (additional health coverage), lunch vouchers ("Tickets Restaurant") and subsidized transportation.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop new exchange program and study abroad collaborations, find new partners, follow agreement negotiations until signature, follow up with information, sending materials, answering inquiries by email, and receive student applications.
• Oversee the transfer and outbound study abroad and mobility students, run info sessions, distribute and receive forms and application materials, answer student inquiries by email, phone and in the office, advise students about courses and programs at partner universities.
• Respond to telephone and email inquiries for information on the school and admissions processes.
• Maintain and process data in student information system.
• Meet with prospective students and conduct school tours and review portfolios.
• Participate in the admissions committee decision meetings.
• Assist in the organization and implementation on-campus events such as bi-annual Orientations and Open Houses.

Requested Qualifications:

• Education and/or practical experience in Art & Design.
• An interest in working on a team to promote Paris College of Art.
• Excellent communication skills in English and French.
• Knowledge of the American educational system.
• Solid computer skills including experience with Word and Excel and database systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Candidate must be a French or European Citizen, or otherwise entitled to work in France.