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Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Employer
Texas Christian University
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Oct 31, 2022
Application Deadline:

Open until filled. Screening begins December 1, 2022

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on campus and in person.

Position Description

• Teach undergraduate courses in Graphic Design, where a typical teaching load is 3 courses a semester.
• Participate in departmental activities, including serving on committees.
• Academic advising of undergraduate majors.
• Maintain an appropriate level of peer recognition for professional graphic design work and other activities appropriate for a faculty member at a major research university.

Specific teaching assignments will be based on the applicant’s experience and expertise.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate degree in graphic design or a closely-related field.
• Five years of professional design experience exclusive of teaching.
• One year of unsupervised, college-level graphic design teaching experience.
• Interest in inter- and multi-disciplinary education and its relationship to problem-solving and storytelling in design.
• Evidence of strength in design practice and teaching.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Strongly Preferred:

• MFA in Graphic Design or a closely-related professional field.
• Three years of unsupervised, college-level graphic design teaching experience.

Rank and Salary

Assistant Professor, tenure-track.

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits for domestic partners are available.

Department Details:

The widely-recognized and respected Department of Design offers the BFA in Graphic Design, and Interior Design, the BS in Design Studies, a minor in Architectural Lighting Design, and a ccrtificate in Design Studies. There are approximately 240 undergraduate majors and pre-majors in the department. The department includes 12, permanent faculty positions with generous adjunct support from the vibrant Fort Worth/Dallas design and advertising community. We celebrate diversity and inclusiveness and invite all interested and qualified candidates to apply.

The Department of Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

School/College Description:

The TCU College of Fine Arts is home to six units: the School of Art, the School for Classical & Contemporary Dance, the School of Music, the Department of Design, the Department of Fashion Merchandising, and the Department of Theatre. The college offers 33 undergraduate degree programs and 24 advanced degree programs to help prepare the next generation of creative leaders in the arts. Approximately 850 undergraduate students and 120 graduate and professional program students pursue their passions in the TCU College of Fine Arts. These talented students study under renowned professors and guest artists, annually present more than 350 public performances and presentations, and display art and design work in juried exhibitions and competitions, among other creative activities. The college also offers a certificate in Arts Leadership & Entrepreneurship and oversees two on-campus art galleries.

University & Fort Worth Description:

ABOUT TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.

At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU’s mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University’s ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding—values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included.

ABOUT FORT WORTH

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

To Apply

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening will begin December 1, 2022. On-campus interviews will be scheduled during the Spring Semester, 2023.

Applications should include:

• A signed cover letter.
• A detailed resume.
• A one-page statement of teaching philosophy inclusive of approach to design instruction and ways to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia and to the larger public.
• Contact information for a minimum of three professional references.
• A .pdf visual portfolio file consisting of annotated samples of professional design work with clear citations of the applicant’s role in each project.
• A .pdf visual portfolio file consisting of annotated samples of examples of student work from courses taught.

To apply, upload all application materials to https://jobs.tcu.edu/en-us/listing/ [Select “College of Fine Arts” to more easily find the listing].

TCU is dedicated to an inclusive learning community and actively seeks applications from diverse candidates with the mission of creating a supportive environment for future ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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