Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Communication Design

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Communication Design

Job Posting Number

202342NTL

Job Location

San Marcos

College

College of Fine Arts and Communication

Department/School

School of Art and Design

Position Description

The School of Art and Design at Texas State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice or Associate Professor of Practice in Communication Design. Successful candidates are those who are seeking an opportunity to share their industry experience (5 or more years) with a dynamic community of communication design students, preparing them for employment in the communication design field.

The Communication Design program at Texas State University is committed to hiring an accomplished and energetic, practicing designer or art director (including freelance) ready to transition to a career in higher education.

The Communication Design program emphasizes the integration of critical thinking with a thorough understanding of design principles and processes relevant to professional design practice. The program also embraces a variety of social, cultural, historical, economic, and global contexts to prepare students to advance knowledge within the discipline and for successful entry into the profession and/or graduate education. Students experience deep immersion in the discipline via a distinguished faculty broadly recognized for their expertise in both the classroom and the profession. Through an agile and dynamic curriculum, the program prepares students to meet the evolving challenges of professional design practice, as evidenced by a strong record of student recognition in national and international venues.

Our program is one of the largest programs in the country and considered to be on of the best in the Southwest United States. Communication Design students have had their work published in numerous prestigious design journals including Communications Arts, CMYK, Step Inside Design, Graphis New Talent Annual, LogoLounge, and PRINT . Students have also received recognition in national, regional, and local competitions such as: The One Show, American Advertising Federation Awards, AIGA Flux, The National Show, Art Director’s Club of Houston, Austin Addy Awards, and San Antonio Addy Awards.

The selected candidate will teach undergraduate Communication Design courses, serve as an Industry liaison, and collaborate with faculty in curriculum development. We seek a colleague who is passionate about teaching and mentoring design students, has a reputation for collegial interactions, is active in the Design community, and committed to professional practice, professional outreach, and service. Our selected candidate will contribute to the mission of preparing graduates to be visionary leaders in the design field and connecting Texas State student with design professionals and organizations at the regional and national levels. We offer flexible teaching modalities such as face-to-face, hybrid, and online, to accommodate many types of learners.

Faculty of practice in Communication Design are expected to maintain active engagement with professional organizations and networks, pursue independent creative or scholarly activities related to the design discipline, and contribute to college, department, and/or university service. For more information on Texas State University’s Faculty of Practice appointments follow this link: https://policies.txst.edu/division-policies/academic-affairs/04-01-23.html

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications for Assistant Professor of Practice Rank

1. Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Advertising Design, Interaction Design, or related field.
2. Documents significant years (normally more than 5 beyond entry level) of experience in a full-time industry, professional practice, or management capacity and potential for significant professional growth (including freelance).
3. Demonstrates competence in contemporary professional practice in one or more of the following areas: Graphic Design (e.g., Branding, Publication Design, Package Design), Art Direction (e.g., Print, Broadcast, Digital Advertising), or Interaction Design (e.g., Website Design, UX, UI).
4. Demonstrates professional achievements through peer-reviewed awards and/or recognition of design works in competitions, exhibitions, and publications within the discipline (e.g., AIGA, AAF, Graphis, Communication Arts, One Show, Type Director’s Club) at a state, regional, or higher level.
5. Demonstrated leadership in relevant professional organizations (e.g. AIGA, AAF ).
6. Demonstrates professional engagement through participation in, and/or presentations at, industry/professional conferences; or similar contributions to the discipline.
   
   

Required Qualifications for Associate Professor of Practice Rank

1. Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Advertising Design, Interaction Design, or related field.
2. Documents significant years (normally more than 10 beyond entry level) of experience in a full-time industry, professional practice, or management capacity of which at least three are in a leadership or upper administrative role and potential for significant professional growth (including freelance).
3. Demonstrates competence in contemporary professional practice in one or more of the following areas: Graphic Design (e.g., Branding, Publication Design, Package Design), Art Direction (e.g., Print, Broadcast, Digital Advertising), or Interaction Design (e.g., Website Design, UX, UI).
4. Demonstrates professional achievements through peer-reviewed awards and/or recognition of design works in competitions, exhibitions, and publications within the discipline at a national or higher level.
5. Demonstrated leadership in relevant professional organizations (e.g. AIGA, AAF ).
6. Demonstrated professional engagement through participation in, and/or presentations at, industry/professional conferences; or similar contributions to the discipline.

To be eligible for hire at the associate professor of practice rank, candidate must meet the requirements for that rank as established by the school. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and school established standards.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Preparedness and experience in leading and mentoring small groups and teams, in person and/or remotely
2. Demonstrates experience in mentoring junior creatives
3. Previous teaching experience in higher education
4. Experience with multilingual projects, clients, or teams

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/42542 .

To assure full consideration, please submit the following by June 16, 2023:

1. Resume or CV
2. Cover letter that includes your qualifications and fit with job description, and description of your current professional design practice
3. Portfolio of design work representing your professional design practice
4. Statement (1-page) sharing your ideas for enhancing student success and career readiness, and developing undergraduates who will be well-positioned to enter the communication design profession
5. Evidence of teaching effectiveness or portfolio of student work (if applicable)
6. Unofficial transcripts
7. Contact information for three references
   
   

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Please feel free to reach out to the Search Committee Chair, Grayson Lawrence ( gl16@txstate.edu ) or Professor Jeffrey Davis ( jd29@txstate.edu ), who are happy to answer any questions you might have regarding this position.

Type of Position

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

Fall 2023

Posting Date

05/22/2023

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date

06/16/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at FacHiringFR@txstate.edu . A representative from Faculty and Academic Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/42542

Special Instructions Summary

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Digital Files (Personal Creative Works)
4. Statement of Teaching/Mentorship Philosophy
5. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
6. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
2. Digital Files (Students Work)
3. Licensure
4. Certifications
5. DD 214/DD1300
6. Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • InsightintoDiversity.com
   • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
   • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
   • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
2. * Please Specify: (enter 'NA' if not applicable)
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Have you earned a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Advertising Design, Interaction Design, or related field?
   • Yes, I have an earned a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Advertising Design, Interaction Design, or related field.
   • No