Job location: FHSU Main Campus (Hays, Kansas)

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2018-11-28
Req: R-01362
DepartmentArt & Design

Job Posting TitleAssistant Professor Graphic Design with Digital Media Emphasis, Department of Art and Design

Job Description

Position Description:

Fort Hays State University’s Department of Art and Design is seeking applications for the full-time, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Graphic Design with an emphasis in Digital Media/Motion Graphics beginning Fall 2019 (9-month contract). The Department of Art and Design seeks candidates who are engaged in both experimental explorations of design and practical applications to real-world problems. The ideal candidate will foster growth in the graphic design program and has the ability to adapt to new developments in the field and incorporate them into teaching and practice. The candidate is also expected to provide students with inspiration, leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• All candidates must possess the terminal degree of MFA in Graphic Design or Visual Communication OR must have a minimum of 18 credit hours of graduate coursework completed toward the MFA degree; degree must be completed within a timeline to be determined between the chair and the candidate ;
• A thorough knowledge of the graphic design field including graphics hardware and software expertise in Macintosh OS;
• Extensive knowledge of industry standard software, including, but not limited to: the Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign);

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in multidisciplinary and collaborative approaches to teaching within integrated and cross-disciplinary media arts programs that include Cinema 4D, digital art, web design, and video.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level in digital media and/or 3-5 years of professional experience in the field of graphic design with a fluency in digital media.

Rank: Assistant Professor, tenure track (or Instructor, depending on qualifications)

Appointment Date: August 8, 2019

Application Deadline: Priority deadline of January 14, 2019

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Responsibilities:

• Teach Digital Media and other introductory and advanced graphic design courses to meet department needs;
• Develop curriculum for a degree concentration in motion graphics;
• Assist in guiding the integration of technology in the graphic design program;
• Develop and maintain digital equipment and resources;
• Share in the advising and mentoring of graphic design students;
• Ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Work with other graphic design faculty to further oversee/develop the curriculum;   
• Perform departmental and university service and maintain an active scholarly/creative activity agenda: 60% Teaching, 20% Service, and 20% Scholarship/Research;
• Demonstrate collegiality, professionalism, and a strong commitment to teaching excellence and to the university mission.

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, statement of teaching philosophy, a portfolio of artwork consisting of approximately 20 images, evidence of teaching excellence if available (e.g. 10-20 images student work, awards, publications, etc.), copies of all university transcripts showing graduate coursework, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name:  Erica Bittel, Search Committee Chair and Instructor of Art History

Email:   esbittel@fhsu.edu       

Phone: 785.628.4300

About the Department:

The Department of Art and Design at Fort Hays State University is excited to present a new state-of-the-art facility and art gallery opening in Fall 2019. This 47,000+ square foot art facility—along with the newly constructed 8,000+ square foot sculpture facility—will be equipped with the latest technology and innovation in studio and design allowing for future growth and opportunities.

The Department of Art and Design offers a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, Art Education or Art History and a Bachelor of Fine Arts with five concentrations: Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, Studio Art (Drawing, Printmaking, Painting, Sculpture, and Ceramics), and Studio Art with Teacher Certification. Our innovative Master of Fine Arts program allows students to enroll year-round or as low residency in some of the programs. The department also offers a Master of Liberal Studies with a concentration in Art/Art History. In addition, the department offers courses in the general education program including Approaches to Creativity, Fundamentals and Appreciation of Art, and Survey of Art History. Art and Design students at Fort Hays State University are part of a vibrant community of student and faculty artists who enjoy producing their own artwork and collaborating on group projects. They work closely with mentor professors, who guide hands-on learning experiences and help develop students’ talents and gain confidence as an artist, designer or arts educator. For more information about the department, please visit http://www.fhsu.edu/art-and-design/.

Department Mission:

 The Department of Art and Design at Fort Hays State University is dedicated to preparing majors in its degree programs with a foundation of aesthetic understanding and creativity, an enhanced technical skill set, and a productive work ethic. Art majors experience a high degree of faculty interaction and rigorous periodic review in preparation for employment in the design profession, as working artists, public or private educators, and entry into graduate school. Research activity and artistic production by faculty members enhances the learning experience for students. Partnerships, through practicum and intern placement, strengthen the department’s position as a leader in design, fine arts, and teacher training in Kansas and the High Plains region. The Department of Art and Design has recently entered into partnerships with Hays businesses, which allows for greater local visibility, and more importantly, an increase in student exhibition opportunities. Additionally, exhibitions in the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art serve to connect the university and regional communities with diverse and expanded artistic expressions. Fort Hays State University’s leadership position in visual art in higher education is the result of the department’s vision, its inherited tradition of excellence, and its commitment to growth and influence. The success of the Department of Art and Design is due to the university’s vision and support, and to our belief in the core values of the art student-artist/teacher relationship, and our commitment to the effort required to achieve meaningful results.

About the College:

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is composed of eleven departments, all of which focus on gaining a deeper understanding of human persons and human purposes through exploration and development of creativity, communication, rational reflection, behavior, and shared experience. For more information about the college, please visit https://www.fhsu.edu/coas/.

ABOUT HAYS, KS

Candidates will discover a locale where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with an optimal quality of life. Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, Kansas, a vibrant, growing community of over 20,000 that takes great pride in the University's presence. Hays is a celebration of historic and contemporary contrasts, evidenced in its frontier roots highlighted throughout the city and local museums and in its redeveloped downtown area where residents enjoy one-of-a-kind restaurants, unique shopping, and a vibrant arts scene. This community’s commitment to the future inspires Hays businesses to reinvest locally.

A welcoming and family-centered community, Hays offers premier healthcare services, a growing high-tech and retail business community, and excellent Pre-K and K–12 schools in both the private and public sectors. The City of Hays has long been known as a safe community, and the FHSU campus is recognized by the National Council for Home Safety and Security in 2018 as one of the Top 100 Safest College Campuses in America. For entertainment, recreation, education, employment, or simply for a comfortable place to live, residents of all ages will find in Hays the elements that contribute to a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling lifestyle.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

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