Position Information

Position Information

Position Number 870010
Working Title Instructor of Design (Graphic Design)
Job Title Instructor
Job Type Full-Time
Department SACF Art, Craft & Design
Job Purpose
Teach courses, and fulfill service mission for the College of Fine Arts, School of Art, Craft, & Design.

Essential Functions
Teach studio courses each semester that may include all levels from beginning through advanced levels in the BFA design (digital media) curriculum, which currently focuses on Graphic Design/Communication Design application. Facilitate experiential student learning beyond the classroom, e.g. supervising senior design projects, internships, etc. Provide management and oversight of the School of Art, Craft & Design's digital studio(s). Collaborate and contribute to curriculum development for the BFA design (digital media) concentration, and participate in course and program assessment. Contribute to a rigorous learning environment with willingness to use traditional, alternative, and digital delivery methods. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
MFA or equivalent terminal degree in Design or related field. At least one year teaching experience, either full or part time. Track record of professional experience in digital arts, graphic design or related field as expressed in client history, publication record, exhibition practice, studio practice, or a combination thereof. Mastery of appropriate industry standard art and design software. Proficiency in teaching industry-standard art and design software.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in multiple digital platforms such as 3-D modeling, virtual reality, etc. Demonstrated studio skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Commensurate with education and experience. This is a one year temporary non-tenure-track appointment to begin August 2019.
Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one sick leave day per month and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Posting Details

Posting Date 03/15/2019
Screening Date 03/29/2019
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application addressing one's specific qualifications, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy including a list and brief description of courses taught, copy of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and email contact information for three references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter at the time of application. Applicants will also submit a PDF Portfolio of student work - up to 20 examples (video not to exceed 10 minutes) and PDF Portfolio of personal work - up to 20 examples (video not to exceed 10 minutes). *For website or motion graphics content, please provide a link to the work hosted. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Transcripts
5. Portfolio: Images of Student Artwork
6. Design Portfolio

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts 2
2. Transcripts 3
3. Multi Media
4. Other Documents
5. Other Documents 2
6. Other Documents 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have or will you have by start date, a MFA or equivalent terminal degree in Design or related field?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have at least one year of teaching experience, either full or part time?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a track record of professional experience in digital arts, graphic design or related field as expressed in client history, publication record, exhibition practice, studio practice, or a combination thereof?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a mastery of appropriate industry standard art and design software?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have proficiency in teaching industry-standard art and design software?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
   (Open Ended Question)

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