Assistant Professor, Graphic Design
- Employer
- Murray State University
- Location
- Murray
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- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
20210026FAC
Job Title:Assistant Professor, Graphic Design
Type of Employment:Regular Full-Time
Work Location:Murray
Employment Term:Academic Year
Position Type:Faculty (Tenure-Track)
Department:Art and Design
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:Primary responsibilities include teaching 3 courses per semester in design and other departmental offerings (foundations, special topics, digital media, etc.); maintaining all studio facilities and equipment related to the graphic design area; and supporting the continuation of the development of a strong, well-rounded undergraduate graphic design program in collaboration with both faculty in that area and in the department. Additional responsibilities include advising students; managing area budgets; meeting the teaching, research, and service expectations of the department and the university; and maintaining a high level of scholarly activity.
Minimum Education Requirements:MFA in Graphic Design or related field (ABD considered).
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in graphic design; familiarity with design, typography, and digital imaging is expected. The applicant should possess proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud on Mac OS platform. Additionally, the applicant must demonstrate knowledge of contemporary design practice, theory and history and evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level and an active exhibition record or client projects. Successful applicants must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must be able to work well with a diverse student body, faculty, staff and community. The candidate must maintain an active professional practice of client-based projects and/or an academic research agenda.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:Preference will be given to candidates with in depth experience and working knowledge in one or more of the following areas in order to broaden current course offerings beyond a standard graphic design curriculum: UI/UX design, responsive web design; mobile application development, mobile interface design; 2D/3D animation, motion graphics; 3D character or game design. The preferred candidate will have a record of active participation or leadership roles in professional organizations. Knowledge of and application of contemporary theories and pedagogy in Interactive Multimedia is preferred for an appointment.
Posting Date:03/03/2021
Closing Date:04/23/2021
Open Until Filled:No
Special Instructions to Applicants:Along with the application, the following items must be included:
• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching philosophy
• Artist statement
• Link to professional website
• 20 images of personal work (PDF) and 20 images of student work (PDF) must be submitted online. NOTE: Files cannot exceed 9 MB per upload.
Organization
For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities. Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since 1928.
Recent Accolades:
- U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans
- Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck
- G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School
- Forbes Best Employers List
Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions). The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings.
The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis.
- Website
- http://www.murraystate.edu/
- Telephone
- (270) 809-2146
- Location
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412 Sparks Hall
Murray
KY
42071
US
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