Assistant Professor of Art (Graphic Design)
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 11, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Art, Design & Graphic Arts, Other Arts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title Assistant Professor of Art (Graphic Design) Requisition 202100155F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience. Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Arts & Media Department Dept of Art Open Date 11/11/2021 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/29369
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Britney Ketkoski Title
Assistant to the Chair
Department of Art
PO Box 2089
Huntsville, Texas 77341 Contact Phone 936-294-1315 Contact Email brv001@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Art at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Graphic Design starting August 2022.
Ideal candidates must have the ability to teachUI/UX and motion design, supported by a portfolio that demonstrates professional achievement in these areas. HTML and CSS skills are preferred, and proficiency with the Adobe Suite of tools is expected.
The desired candidate will posses strong fundamental design, communication, and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the enthusiasm necessary to contribute to a regionally competitive design program at SHSU .
The Assistant Professor will teach 5 courses per year (2/3), serve on Departmental, College, and University Committees, and sustain ongoing peer-reviewed research and professional/creative activity.
The SHSU Department of Art offers a BFA Graphic Design, and has over 100 Graphic Design majors in a department of more than 550 students.
Learn more about the SHSU Department of Art at www.shsu.edu/art Educational Requirements for the Position
Candidates must possess a Master of Fine Art Degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communications and demonstrate outstanding potential in research and/or creative activity. Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is strongly preferred. Professional Design experience is also an asset. Other Requirements for the Position Special Instructions Summary
Applicants should submit the following as PDF :
• cover letter
• statement of teaching philosophy
• statement of teaching research & goals
• a detailed CV
• names and contact information of three references
• samples of personal work
• samples of student work *
Please include links for examples of personal and student interactive or motion work. For time-based media work examples, please provide URLs for each specific project within the PDF document. Official college transcripts will be required for finalists for this position.
Review of applications will begin January 18, 2022. The position will remain open until filled. Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title Assistant Professor of Art (Graphic Design) Requisition 202100155F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience. Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Arts & Media Department Dept of Art Open Date 11/11/2021 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/29369
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Britney Ketkoski Title
Assistant to the Chair
Department of Art
PO Box 2089
Huntsville, Texas 77341 Contact Phone 936-294-1315 Contact Email brv001@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Art at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Graphic Design starting August 2022.
Ideal candidates must have the ability to teachUI/UX and motion design, supported by a portfolio that demonstrates professional achievement in these areas. HTML and CSS skills are preferred, and proficiency with the Adobe Suite of tools is expected.
The desired candidate will posses strong fundamental design, communication, and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the enthusiasm necessary to contribute to a regionally competitive design program at SHSU .
The Assistant Professor will teach 5 courses per year (2/3), serve on Departmental, College, and University Committees, and sustain ongoing peer-reviewed research and professional/creative activity.
The SHSU Department of Art offers a BFA Graphic Design, and has over 100 Graphic Design majors in a department of more than 550 students.
Learn more about the SHSU Department of Art at www.shsu.edu/art Educational Requirements for the Position
Candidates must possess a Master of Fine Art Degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communications and demonstrate outstanding potential in research and/or creative activity. Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is strongly preferred. Professional Design experience is also an asset. Other Requirements for the Position Special Instructions Summary
Applicants should submit the following as PDF :
• cover letter
• statement of teaching philosophy
• statement of teaching research & goals
• a detailed CV
• names and contact information of three references
• samples of personal work
• samples of student work *
Please include links for examples of personal and student interactive or motion work. For time-based media work examples, please provide URLs for each specific project within the PDF document. Official college transcripts will be required for finalists for this position.
Review of applications will begin January 18, 2022. The position will remain open until filled. Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this position?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
- The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
- Association for Women in Science
- TWC - Work in Texas
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- SHSU Website
- SHSU Employee
- SHSU Recruiter
- Other
- If your response to the question above was 'Other' please
indicate from what source.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research & Goals
- Media Presentation
- Reference Contact Information
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Transcripts
- Web Site Sample
- Diversity & Inclusion Statement
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