Assistant Professor of Graphic Design (tenure-track)

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Graphic Design (tenure-track)

The Department of Art and Art History at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic University located in the Silicon Valley, seeks applicants for an assistant professor (tenure track) position in Graphic Design. We seek applicants with both sophisticated graphic design skills and a demonstrated respect for traditional, analog media and fine arts skills. Ability to teach in two or more key areas as listed from beginning through advanced level: graphic design, web design, typography, digital imaging, user interface design for multiple platforms. A demonstrated understanding of the theory and history of graphic design is strongly desired. Additional desirable areas of expertise could include, animation (2-D, 3-D), digital illustration, 3-D modeling, game design, virtual reality/augmented reality, design thinking, game design, user experience design, connections to industry, and related disciplines that combine digital with analog learning experiences and creative output. The successful applicant will be a teaching scholar who creates and presents his/her design projects/related scholarship at a regional, national and international level while maintaining a successful learning environment for students. This is an opportunity to help design/assemble a digital curriculum that will invigorate the academic programs for our current majors and minors. The program is situated in an exceptional facility equipped with two Apple computer labs, virtual reality stations in a flexible teaching space, and custom designed studio art labs. The department offers majors and minors in Studio Art and Art History as part of well-rounded liberal arts education. MFA in Design, Master's of Design, Master's of Graphic Design, or similar area of study at time of hire and a minimum of one year (full time or equivalent) of teaching digital design at the college level are required (beyond teaching assistant). Candidate must demonstrate a record of exceptional teaching, creative work, and professional achievements. Ability to teach and work effectively in a liberal arts institution, in a joint department that serves many non-studio art majors, required. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to provide valuable service to the department and greater institution required, as commensurate with position. A successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to collaboration with undergraduates, an understanding of the Jesuit educational mission, and an appreciation for an institution of higher learning that values ethics, social justice and global engagement. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. EO/AA employer. For more information about SCU and its educational mission visit www.scu.edu. For a more complete job description and to apply visit https://jobs.scu.edu/postings/6275

Application deadline 11/14/2017.

Position start date: September 1, 2018.

Questions should be directed to Kathy Aoki (kaoki@scu.edu).





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