POSITION SUMMARY: BJU School of Fine Arts and Communication Division of Art Design is seeking an individual for a full-time, faculty teaching position in Graphic and Digital Design. Successful candidates will have the ability to teach a variety of graphic and digital design courses. Faculty will provide student instruction from a Biblical worldview for various undergraduate Graphic and Digital Design courses; will advise students concerning academic matters; and will perform service duties as needed within the department, division, or school.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and teach assigned undergraduate graphic design courses including class preparation, grading, and other teaching activities
• Maintain course syllabi and post it for each class
• Recruit, advise, and mentor undergraduate students
• Maintain thorough and current faculty portfolio
• Collaborate with other faculty for program improvement
• Participate in divisional/department meetings and activities including curriculum development, serving on committees, and advising core-curricular organizations
• Engage in professional practice and professional development activities
• Participate in University service activities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Aptitude for teaching graphic or digital design courses
• Proficiency in Web and Mobile Design
• Proficiency in Creative Cloud applications
• Demonstrated commitment to biblical worldview through teaching, curriculum development, and/or service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in the classroom and interpersonally with students and peers
• Demonstrate organizational abiltiies in teaching and classroom management
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good organizational skills
• Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, XD/Figma, AfterEffects, Premier Pro
• Microsoft Office

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree with significant professional/industry experience demonstrated through portfolios and CV.
• Master’s preferred with 18 hours in graphic or digital design
• Teaching and professional/industry experience preferred