Job Title: Assistant Professor in Graphic Design
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 281004
About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Department of Art invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Graphic Design. Teaching load is three courses per semester with some sections that may be combined. Duties include introductory courses, courses in the candidate's areas of expertise, senior capstone supervision, and expectations for research and service. Special consideration will be given to applicants with a global perspective in their teaching, art work, and/or research. Opportunities for curriculum development and additional support through funding for art creation, research, professional research leave (i.e. sabbatical), student assistantships, study abroad, and summer teaching are available.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -
Job duties performed for the above function
Teaching Responsibilities
- Teach courses in the discipline
- Mentor students
- Contribute to the core curriculum.
Teaching responsiblities will include Core and foundational courses, along with graphic design courses spanning from introductory, to advanced levels. The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 load while maintaining an active creative research agenda and service to the department, college, and university.
The primary purpose of this position is to teach courses and provide expertise within the academic discipline. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty who prioritize and have the ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.
All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution.
This faculty member will also contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical first-year (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses, and/or Core courses in Art Appreciation.

Faculty - Scholarship and Creative Activity -
All faculty are expected to stay current in their field, develop within the profession, and produce creative and/or scholarly work.
Examples of professional development, scholarship, and creative activity and scholarly work may include:
- Academic Publications
- Commercial product applications
- Exhibitions
- Presentations at professional meetings
- Current work in circulation or in progress
- Grants received or applied for
- Membership and participation in professional organizations
- Other professional service of development activities
Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of current philosophies, practices and theories related to the academic discipline.

Faculty - Service to Institution -
All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level and university-level committees, mentoring students, and support of department-level outreach activities.

Service to the Institution may include:
- Committee memberships and offices
- Programs directed and advised
- Participation in special programs or projects
- Other service in the institution

Ability to work collegially with others in service to the University; Support the advancement of the department, college and University mission.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Candidate must hold an MFA at the time of appointment. Must maintain knowledge of new an evolving technologies.

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))

Other Required Qualifications
Proficiency in all aspects of design, including web, print and motion graphics. The candidate must also maintain knowledge of new and evolving technologies.

Required Experience
Graphic Design and digital technology experience is required. We seek candidates who prioritize teaching, research, engaged learning, and mentoring students at the undergraduate level in the context of a liberal arts college environment. We seek a colleague who prioritizes global engagement and the free exchange of ideas in their teaching philosophy and research. We are active in creating an inclusive campus community that values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, faculty development, and institutional growth. We also seek a candidate who is capable of creating a critical and inventive environment in the classroom and within the community.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable.

Preferred Experience
Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: web design, experience design (UX/UI), 3D modeling/animation, or time-based media.

Required Documents to Attach

• Letter of Application
• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Portfolio
• List of References

* Official Transcripts will be required if selected.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification