Assistant Professor of Art (Graphic Design)

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McMurry University Art Department seeks a graphic designer and professor to join the Art Department for the position of Assistant Professor of Art (Graphic Design) beginning August, 2023. This is a full-time, tenure-track position with competitive salary and benefits. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but for full consideration, application materials should be submitted by January 15, 2023. Applicants should expect to hear an initial response by January 31, 2023.

The Art Department is seeking an individual who is motivated, collaborative, and inclusive, with a strong desire to work and teach within an interdisciplinary program. Candidates should have a strong background in contemporary and traditional approaches to design including pedagogical and/or professional experience in two or more of the following areas: Typography, Graphic Design, Interaction Design (UX/UI, web), Motion Design/Animation. Candidates whose creative experience engages Photographic Media, and/or Time-Based Media are also encouraged to apply.

The university is a SACSCOC accredited institution. The Department of Art offers four B.A. degrees in Studio Art, Multimedia & Graphic Design, Studio Art with Pre-Art Therapy & Art Education; and two B.F.A. degrees in Studio Art and Multimedia & Graphic Design. Majors are encouraged to explore multiple disciplines within the program and make interdisciplinary connections. The Multimedia/Graphic Design program currently has 30 majors.

The ideal candidate must be passionate about teaching; dedicated to developing meaningful, collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staff across campus; eager to contribute their interests and ideas for innovative courses and programs; dedicated to help build cross-disciplinary connections with other programs; committed to take an active role in recruiting and advising art majors and minors; actively pursue their own art and/or graphic design work; and dedicated to actively contribute to McMurry University’s mission. The ideal candidate should have experience working with all levels of undergraduate students and should be comfortable teaching majors and non-majors. Opportunities to teach study abroad courses are also available.

McMurry University is committed to thriving as a Hispanic Serving Institution, and we seek applicants who have an understanding of the unique educational needs of first-generation college students, as well as a demonstrated passion for serving a diverse student community. Accordingly, we place a very high priority on hiring faculty with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish trusted relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Essential Duties Summary

  • Teach introductory to advanced studio courses in Multimedia and Graphic Design, Typography, Web Design, Animation, Interaction Design, Digital Art and at least a foundational course in studio at or Art Appreciation or Art Histroy.

  • Assist in maintaining the Mac Lab and managing equipment needs of students.

  • Proficiency in Multimedia and Graphic Design software currently used within the industry.

  • Attend and support Department sponsored events, exhibitions, etc.

  • Actively engage in the Arts community &/or Graphic Design profession.

Required Qualifications

An earned M.F.A. degree (or MDes, etc.) in Graphic Design or closely related degree is required.

  • Experience teaching college or secondary-level courses in Multimedia & Graphic Design.

  • Active record of design research, exhibitions, and/or professional Multimedia or Graphic Design experience.

  • Participate in curriculum planning, program assessment, and accreditation.

  • Portfolio items demonstrate active learning strategies in the classroom/studio.

  • Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS). (Moodle preferred)

Minimum Required EducationMaster’s degreePreferred Qualifications

  • Experience teaching in higher education.

  • Experience developing and teaching curriculum from introductory to advanced levels.

  • Additional experience teaching a foundational studio art courses, and/or Art Appreciation or Art History.

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