What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Graphic Design position at Jacksonville University?
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
Department
Linda Berry Stein College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Fine Arts
Status
Full Time/Exempt
Position Summary
The Department of Fine Arts in the Linda Berry Stein College of Arts & Sciences at Jacksonville University invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in Graphic Design. The Department is seeking a faculty member with a strong professional practice and investment in teaching. We view the Graphic Design program as an adaptable and evolving discipline infused by technology that offers new platforms for communication. Expertise in graphic design and typography across traditional and dynamic media and specialization in one or two practice areas, such as web design, is expected.
Essential Job Duties
• Develop and teach courses in Graphic Design at all levels in the undergraduate program.
• Advise students at the undergraduate level.
• Develop a solid applied research portfolio in Graphic Design with a focus on collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
• Establish and supervise focused internships and independent studies.
Special Skills
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Work Conditions
• Primarily indoors except when traveling between campus buildings
• Some off-campus travel may be required
Physical Requirements
• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines
• Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone
Prerequisites Required For Position
Minimum Education Requirement
• MFA in Visual Arts (or related field)
Minimum Work Experience
• Academic teaching experience at the undergraduate level in Graphic Design (or related field)
Preferred Qualifications
• Expertise in graphic design and typography across traditional and dynamic media.
• Academic teaching experience in Experience/Interaction Design.
• Strong foundation in Print/Static Design.
Important Note
This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The
University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.
