Assistant Professor - Graphic Design

Position Function:

The faculty member will report to the Head of the Department of Art and teach a 3/3 course load in the graphic design area. In addition to teaching duties, the professor will be responsible for advising students and service to the department, college and university. Candidates are expected to pursue and maintain an active body of research and remain current in their area of expertise.

Salary Grade : UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Department of Art is NASAD accredited and located within the College of Architecture, Art, and Design. It has approximately 230 Art Majors, 24 full-time faculty, and offers a BFA degree with concentrations in Fine Art, Graphic Design, and Photography. Information about the department is available at http://caad.msstate.edu

Area of Specialization:

Graphic Design

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2023

Tenure Track Status:

Tenure Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Teach a 3/3 course load in the Graphic Design area.
- Work with the other graphic design faculty to oversee curriculum and portfolio review.
- Maintain an active body of research or creative activities.
- Advise draphic design students.
- Committee service as well as other services to the department, college, university, and professional field.
- Teaching across the graphic design curriculum from introductory through advanced courses including electives.

Minimum Qualifications:

- M.F.A. or equivalent terminal degree with an emphasis in graphic design or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

- Active research, teaching, and service record that prepared the candidate to contribute to the
programming of a Research Institution.
- Strong understanding of contemporary graphic design theory and practice as well as the ability to teach a variety of graphic design courses.
- Excellent personal and collaborative skills.
- Ability to inspire students and colleagues to perform at a high level.
- Preference will be given with particular interest areas of research emphasis in areas
related to illustration, information design, publication design, branding/packaging design, analog and digital design methods, and entrepreneurship.

- Evidence of teaching experience and/or potential.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Well-rounded design experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Minimal physical effort and mobility required.

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply online at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current resume or curriculum vitae, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.

File 1: Cover letter; current curriculum vita; artist statement; a one-page statement of teaching
philosophy; and complete contact information for at least three professional references.
File 2: PDF containing twenty images of applicant’s work clearly labeled with media, size, year.
File 3: PDF containing twenty images of student work clearly labeled with the name, of course, the work was made for, media, size, year.

Review of applications will begin on January 13, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

Any communication about this position should be sent to Critz Campbell, Head, Department of Art, P.O. Box 5182, Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762, ccampbell@caad.msstate.edu

Screening Date:

January 13, 2023

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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