Assistant Professor of Art, Graphic Design

Assistant Professor of Art, Graphic Design Position Number 999408 Department Visual and Performing Arts Salary $51,817 Job Summary/Description

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Angelo State University seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Graphic Design, with an emphasis in interactive design, starting in Fall 2021. The Department is looking for a dynamic educator to participate in ongoing curricular design and bring innovative approaches and subjects to a vibrant and growing art program.

Typical Duties/Job Duties

The ideal candidate will provide evidence of excellent technical skills to instruct students in the use of Adobe Creative software in advanced upper-level graphic design courses in emerging digital technologies including interactive media, graphic illustration, digital imaging, UX/UI design, web publishing and scripting, and application of industry-standard technical skills including front-end web development.

The candidate should also possess the interest and abilities to teach a course in the history of design and occasional foundation courses in drawing and design as dictated by the department’s needs.

Reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Other responsibilities include advising students, evidence of leadership, communication, organizational, and management skills used for recruiting and retaining students in the art and graphic design area, engaging in creative activities, participating in department, college, and university service, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with faculty colleagues to meet the needs of a diverse student body.

Minimum Qualifications

MFA degree with an emphasis in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design, or equivalent degree.

Preferred Qualifications   Physical Requirements   EEO Statement

Angelo State University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and ensuring equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.