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Assistant Professor - Art & Art History

Employer
The College of New Jersey
Location
Ewing, NJ

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Arts & Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts
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Assistant Professor
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Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Art & Art History

Job Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Art & Art History
Job Posted On: June 12, 2019
Job Start Date: August 26, 2019
Job Type: Half Time, One year
Job Status: Temporary
Search Type: Global Search
Job Post ID: 941

DESCRIPTION

The College of New Jersey invites applications for a one year, half time temporary Assistant Professor in Graphic & Interactive Design in the Department of Art and Art History. Date of appointment: August 26, 2019.

THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY

The College of New Jersey is a highly selective public institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. TCNJ emphasizes the undergraduate residential experience and offers targeted graduate programs. The College's seven schools - The Arts and Communication; Business; Humanities and Social Sciences; Education; Science; Nursing, Health and Exercise Science; and Engineering - offer degrees to nearly 7,000 students. With a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, TCNJ seeks to enroll approximately 1,375 entering, full-time freshmen each fall, 95 percent of whom live on campus.

The program of Graphic Design is housed in the Department of Art & Art History. The department is committed to providing programs of study which develop a high level of conceptual and technical ability, resources beyond the studio for a broader education in the arts, exposure to and understanding of digital media and methods of communication, and a balance between a demanding course of professional study and a liberal arts education

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN GRAPHIC & INTERACTIVE DESIGN

We are seeking an inspiring, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic designer to teach in TCNJ's Graphic Design program. The annual teaching load for this position is 2 to 3 courses with administrative duties. The individual appointed to this position will teach primarily in the areas of Design Fundamentals, Typography and other design courses as needed. Candidate should be willing and able to teach most graphic design courses as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A terminal degree (MFA, MS, PhD) in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or Visual Communication Design from an accredited institution is preferred, but those who hold a BFA from an accredited institution with substantial professional practice and previous teaching experience will be considered.

  • At least 1 year of college teaching experience. Digital Design and Web is an asset.

  • Abilities to assist students to conduct theoretical and professional design research, and provide a robust understanding of design fundamentals including typography, and design thinking methods.

  • Expertise in graphic software applications which include Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite.

  • Solid foundation in design as it relates to contemporary visual communication and critical theory with the ability to teach print production, craftsmanship and digital design as needed.

  • Strong understanding of curriculum and excellent communication skills.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please submit the following:

  • a cover letter

  • curriculum vitae

  • 20 examples of your own creative work

  • 20 examples of your student work

  • a sample syllabi

  • names and contact information of three references

All documents should electronically in PDF format and should be under 10 mb total. Applicants must upload their portfolios to the TCNJ HR system. Only complete, electronic submissions will be considered.

A review of applications will begin June 11th and continue until the position is filled. Please direct further inquiries to Prof. Belinda Haikes, Search Committee Chair at haikesb@tcnj.edu.

Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin on June 12, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Organization

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 “Most Competitive” schools in the nation by Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton Review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter—an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally.

Academic Programs

A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for a wealth of degree programs offered through TCNJ’s seven schools—Arts & Communication; Business; Humanities & Social Sciences; Education; Science; Nursing, Health, & Exercise Science; and Engineering. The College is enriched by an honors program and extensive opportunities to study abroad, and its award-winning First-Year Experience and freshman orientation programs have helped make its retention and graduation rates among the highest in the country.

Campus

Known for its natural beauty, the College’s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township (map). The College has 39 major buildings, including a state-of-the-art library; 14 residence halls that accommodate 3,600 students; an award-winning student center; more than 20 academic computer laboratories; a full range of laboratories for nursing, microscopy, science, and technology; a music building with a 300-seat concert hall; and a collegiate recreation and athletic facilities complex. TCNJ has a full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 6,400 students (95 percent from New Jersey).

Student Life

The College of New Jersey encourages students to expand their talents and skills through more than 150 organizations that are open to students. These groups range from performing ensembles and professional and honor societies to student publications, Greek organizations, as well as intramural and club sports. The College also offers numerous leadership opportunities through the Student Finance Board, Student Government Association, and Residence Hall Government to name a few.

Athletics

High achievement and scholarship in the classroom have been mirrored by the success of The College of New Jersey’s varsity student-athletes. Since the 1978–79 Lion wrestling team captured the College’s first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) team championship, TCNJ has established itself as one of the nation’s most successful Division III (non-athletic scholarship) programs. Since 1979, The College of New Jersey has amassed a total of 39 Division III crowns in seven different sports. In addition, the Lions have posted 32 runner-up awards, giving the College an aggregate of 71 first- and second-place finishes. That figure is tops among the nation’s 400-plus Division III colleges and universities during the past 30 years. The Lions have also produced 58 Division III CoSIDA First Team Academic All-Americans.

As impressive as the overall athletic record is, TCNJ’s accomplishment as a leader in women’s sports is even greater. Since NCAA Championships were initiated for women in 1981, only TCNJ has won 32 Division III team championships. The total does not include the Lions’ lacrosse championship in 1981 or the softball championships in 1980 and 1981, which were sponsored by the AIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) prior to women’s sports inclusion in the NCAA. In the fall of 1999, TCNJ’s women’s athletic program was voted as the top Division III institution for female student-athletes by Sports Illustrated for Women.

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