| Posted: 03/30/2021 Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more) Online App: 15872 Position Summary: The Institute for Creative and Collaborative Arts: Art, Communication, Music, and Design at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in digital design or graphic design beginning in August of 2021. The Institute seeks a dynamic and innovative individual in Art and Design. The candidate will teach in a comprehensive undergraduate BFA and BS degree programs. We are looking for candidates who wish to participate in a collaborative community that fosters independent thought and creativity, embraces the diversity of cultural expression, and cultivates excellence in the making and understanding of Arts. Teaching responsibilities will include Digital Design as well as introductory to upper-level courses in Graphic Design, foundations and General Education courses. All faculty teach courses in both their areas of expertise and courses that meet the needs of our Art and Design degree program and general education curriculum. Faculty at the Institute work collaboratively across campus, embrace experiential learning, and seek vital connections at the intersection of theory and practice.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach Digital Design as well as introductory to upper-level courses in Graphic Design, foundations and General Education courses.
The successful candidate is required to provide leadership in the foundations program with responsibilities for area development, oversight of area maintenance, and tech support staff.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a critical understanding of communication problem solving, innovative conceptual and strategic thinking, comprehensive typography, design theory, media technology, aesthetic execution, design process, and historical/contemporary trends.
Curriculum development of courses at the department level
Continued engagement in professional /scholarly activity
Service and outreach – departmental, college and university committees and initiatives including advising of students, and community engagement.
The candidate should have the ability to adapt to technological and philosophical shifts in studio instruction and have the capability to modify courses when needed to meet such shifts.Minimum Experience: MFA in Digital Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, Digital Media & Design, or relevant digital media design discipline from an accredited or internationally recognized institution.
Graduate Assistant teaching experience
Evidence of an active scholarly and/or design practice.
Potential for ongoing effective teaching, service, and scholarship/ creative activity
Fluency and versatility with current industry standard software and technology.
Competent in using Adobe Creative Cloud Software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, Animate etc.)
Competent in using 3D Digital Modeling software – Rhino, Fusion 360, Blender, etc. (willingness to learn and integrate into program)
Competent in developing or teaching online coursesPosition Title: Assistant Professor of Digital or Graphic Design Posting Number: F00232P |
