Visiting Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Company: University of Arkansas
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: January 14, 2020

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

The School of Art invites applications for a three-year, full-time visiting assistant professor in graphic design with a standard research, teaching, and service load to start in August 2020. The chosen candidate will be an important part of a growing area.

We are seeking a collaborative, curious and conceptual critical thinker who is engaged in the design community with an active research agenda. The ideal candidate will be able to teach across the curriculum with an understanding of contemporary design delivery methods and an interest in speculating on the future of design. Teaching assignments will be based on the individual s expertise, the needs of the area, and may include design-centric sections of the School of Art s foundation program.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design focuses on human-centered design research, designing for complexity and forward-looking speculative methods. We seek to prepare students to be proficient makers and thoughtful problem seekers and solvers by speculating the ways that design can impact and facilitate positive change. In addition to the BFA degree, a new master s degree in design is currently in the planning stages.

The School of Art is committed to enhancing educational and professional diversity by seeking to integrate individuals from varied backgrounds and characteristics, including members of historically underrepresented groups. The University of Arkansas believes that enhancing diversity and providing an educational and work environment in which thought, creativity, and growth are stimulated is critical to its mission of helping individuals to realize their full potential.

Duties:

* Teach two courses (or equivalent) per semester in consultation with the graphic design program head and School of Art director

* Assist in planning and implementation of new graduate degree in graphic design

* Maintain an active research record

* Service is expected, such as student mentoring, supervision of student-related activities, area and lab supervision, and committee work at the school level as assigned

* Ability and interest to irregularly teach graphic design-related content in the foundations curriculum

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL RELEVANT APPLICATION MATERIALS INCLUDE DETAILS ADDRESSING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. APPLICANTS NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM CONSIDERATION.

* Terminal degree in design or visual communication (e.g. MFA, MDes, MGD, PhD) conferred by the start of employment

* College teaching experience as an instructor of record or as a teaching assistant

* Demonstrated evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* The ideal candidate can merge traditional design pedagogy with dynamic technologies and utilizes innovative approaches to teaching that can accommodate various learning styles

* Evidence of a recent professional body of work and a strong research record

* Bilingual, especially in Spanish

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION

The following physical activities are associated with the position and will be performed with or without an accommodation. All individuals are encouraged to apply.

Occasionally:

* Crouching

* Feeling

* Kneeling

* Lifting

* Pulling

* Pushing

* Reaching

* Sharps

* Stooping

* Walking

Frequently:

* Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

* Grasping

* Hearing

* Repetitive motion

* Sitting

* Standing

* Talking

Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

TYPES OF BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED
National criminal background and registered sex offender check

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Posting Detail Information

FUTURE OPEN DATE

CLOSE DATE

OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Yes

ANTICIPATED START DATE
08/17/2020

ANTICIPATED END DATE

RECRUITMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

Associate Professor Tom Hapgood
Search Committee Chair
thapgoo@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the U of A s employment system at jobs.uark.edu. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY

Completed applications received by January 15, 2020 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

Applicants will submit materials on two sites:

1) On SlideRoom (https://uarkart.slideroom.com), please login or create an account and submit:

* Letter of application

* Curriculum vitae with website URL

* Statement on research/creative work

* Teaching philosophy statement

* Diversity statement that addresses how the applicant plans to foster inclusiveness, contribute to an equitable scholarly community, and help students from diverse backgrounds

* Course outlines of up to three relevant courses taught or proposed, plus one project description (please submit as a single PDF)

* 20 examples of professional/research work, identified with title, date, medium, dimensions/time, and project description

* 20 examples of student work, identified with course title, date, medium, dimensions/time, project description and student level

2) On the University of Arkansas Careers site (https://jobs.uark.edu/postings/37394), please:

* Complete the applicant profile

* Submit a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.

HIRING LOCATION
222 Administration Building Fayetteville, AR 72701.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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