Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Full-time, Tenure track

The Lamar University Department of Art & Design seeks an innovative individual whose creative practice intersects with a range of new and traditional media platforms within the areas of animation or interactive media and graphic design. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas: digital animation, web design, digital illustration, motion design, or other related areas of emerging media and design. The successful candidate should be eager to work in a collaborative teaching environment preparing undergraduate students for careers in both new digital technologies and print in studio art and design. The Lamar University Department of Art & Design is actively expanding curriculum in the area of digital animation, interactive design, and other intersections of new technology with traditional studio practices.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of current and emerging trends in digital media. Candidates must be technologically up-to-date with industry standard software and hardware relevant to the position. Dependent on the candidate’s qualification, teaching responsibilities may include courses in digital animation, web design, motion graphics, and digital illustration at all levels. The ability to teach basic typography, UI/UX, or basic coding will be considered a plus. Other responsibilities of all Lamar University Faculty include curriculum development, service at all levels of the university, and maintaining a sustained scholarly or creative practice.

Pursuant to Lamar University’s vision for cultivating a diverse and inclusive community, the search committee asks all applicants to address in their Diversity Statement how their prior experience and potential contributions might serve to advance Lamar University’s commitment to teaching and mentoring young people from a variety of personal experiences, values, and world views that arise from differences of culture and circumstance.

Lamar University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Our students are prepared for professional careers in their chosen discipline by enhancing technical skills and refining aesthetic judgment through in-depth study in the studio along with participation in diverse community outreach and pre-professional opportunities. Learn more at: https://www.lamar.edu/fine-arts-communication/index.html

Additional Responsibilities of Lamar University Faculty:

Provide collaborative leadership In curriculum, equipment, and facilities development for the undergraduate program.
Advise students as required,
Serve on departmental, college, and university committees,
Additional responsibilities as assigned by the department chair.

Who We Are:

Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package is offered that includes:

Health, dental & vision insurance
Life insurance
State of Texas Retirement plans
Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent
Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master of Fine Arts or equivalent terminal degree in one of the following areas: Digital Animation, Motion Design, Digital illustration, Interaction Design, Graphic Design or related field.
Demonstrated skill in industry standard software relevant to the position description,
Demonstrated ability to teach courses in one of the following areas: digital animation, motion design, digital illustration, or other related areas of emerging media and graphic design.
Evidence of an active exhibition record and/or industry or professional work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of successful teaching with relevant student work samples. Recent MFA graduates are also encouraged to apply,
Ability to teach graphic design courses such as Web Design, Basic Coding, and Typography as needed.
Some experience in VR/AR and 3D modeling animation software.