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Posting Information

Position TitleAssistant Professor or Associate Professor in Communication DesignJob Posting Number202047FACJob LocationSan MarcosDepartmentSchool of Art and DesignPosition Description

The School of Art and Design features many areas of study and offers five undergraduate programs: communication design, studio, photography, art education, and art history. It also offers an MFA program in communication design. Our programs are nationally and regionally recognized, including our B.F.A. and M.F.A. in communication design. We believe in fostering conceptual and technical abilities necessary for artistic expression, and our more than 80 diverse faculty members support this effort.

We are seeking a communication design educator and researcher to collaborate within our large and successful program and contribute to maintaining and improving its position as one of the premier programs in our ever-changing field.

Responsibilities include:
• Teach at the B.F.A. and/or M.F.A. level as assigned by the Director.
• Pursue research/creative activity in relevant discipline and maintain a substantive record of professional/peer recognition.
• Engage in service to the school, college, university, community and profession.

Texas State University, an emerging research university, offers more than 200 undergraduate and post-graduate degrees through our nine academic colleges. Located in San Marcos, it is well situated between the vibrant design and technology communities in Austin and San Antonio.

Texas State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. The University strives to cultivate a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a sense of community as essential conditions for campus life (www.txstate.edu/about/mission). Women, members of minority and underrepresented groups, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• An M.F.A., M.Des., or Ph.D. degree in communication design, visual communication, graphic design or related discipline completed by date of hire;
• One or more years of successful undergraduate and/or graduate university/college level teaching (may include graduate teaching assistantships) as it pertains to the communication design discipline;
• A record of professional accomplishments in research/creative activity within the area of communication design;
• Demonstrated engagement in service to school, college, university, community and/or profession;
• Knowledge of and experience with computer-mediated technologies and core software applications relevant to the communication design discipline (e.g., Macintosh OS, Adobe Creative Suite);
• Excellent typography skills (demonstrated through professional work);
• Interest in the development and involvement in design foundations program;
• Knowledge in emerging technologies within the field;
• Strong conceptual and formal design skills; and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

To be eligible for hire at the associate professor rank, candidate must meet the requirements for that rank as established by the school. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on established university and school standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate-level research/thesis supervision and advising experience;
• Curriculum development for communication design;
• Successful funding procurement and grant activity;
• Online or hybrid teaching experience; and
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/26038

To ensure full consideration, please submit the materials listed below by December 31, 2019:
1. Letter of application stating how your experience and credentials fulfill the
requirements for this position (not to exceed two pages).
2. Curriculum vitae including phone number, email address and professional website link.
3. Up to 20 digital files (multi-page, single PDF) representing 10 of your creative works (may include time-based excerpts no longer than five minutes each).
4. Digital files (multi-page, single PDF) of 10 student works created under your direction.
5. An annotated list for both personal and student files. For personal work, state title, media, and date. For student work, provide course title, media, date, and assignment.
6. A statement addressing your current creative work in relationship to the future of the communication design discipline (one page maximum).
7. Contact information (e-mail address, phone numbers) for three current references.

Examples of web/video/animation/motion graphics must be listed as hyperlinks within the PDF file and link to portfolio web sites or video sharing sites such as Vimeo. Do not upload motion graphics files.

All correspondence regarding the search will be conducted via email. Please send any inquires to art-design@txstate.edu and include job number #202047FAC in all correspondence.

Search finalist will be asked to provide photocopies of graduate transcripts.

The candidate selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Proposed Start DateFall 2020Open DateReview Date12/31/2019Close DateOpen Until Filled?YesLegal Notices

Texas State University, to the extent not in conflict with federal or state law, prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.


Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.


Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.


Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttp://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/26038Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Digital Files (Personal Creative Works)
4. Digital Files (Students Work)
5. Annotated List
6. Statement of Artistic Philosophy
7. List of References

Optional Documents

1. DD 214/DD1300
2. Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

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