Design Graphic Design - Temporary Full-Time Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor
Design Graphic Design - Temporary Full-Time Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor
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Description
Preference date: April 30 2025
Position Overview
Teaches students evaluates student performance and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Prepares departmental reports as requested.
College Overview
The College of Fine Arts and Design is a center of excellence for the arts and design as well as a locus of innovation for improving and promoting arts education. Founded in 2001 the college combines the traditional excellence inherent in Oklahomas oldest public educational institution with groundbreaking thinking about the role of the arts on the 21st century. The College of Fine Arts and Design nurtures leadership qualities in students thus expanding the scope and qualities of their career opportunities. The institutions educational emphasis is on faculty mentorship in studentcentered education with a commitment to respect diversity and encourage inclusiveness. This commitment to excellence provides students with the opportunity to interact and work closely with our more than 100 outstanding full and parttime faculty members who are dedicated to holistically developing the artist scholar creative professional educator citizen and leader. With more than 200 performing and visual arts events every year the college encourages students from a variety of academic disciplines and programs to view exhibits attend special events experience performances partake in masterclasses discuss their work and ultimately find their unique artistic voice while learning to think from a global perspective. The College of Fine Arts and Design currently has six academic units the Department of Art Department of Dance School of Design Department of Theatre Arts School of Music and the Academy of Contemporary Music and specialized accreditations from National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). For further information see our website Specific Essential Job Functions
The University of Central Oklahoma School of Design invites applications for a Temporary Visiting Fulltime Assistant Professor in Graphic position will include academic responsibilities at a School of Design offering B.F.A. degrees in Graphic and Interior Design seeks dynamic and motivated candidates with a high level of creative industry social engagement and a commitment to department participation.
Preference will be given to candidates who are able to demonstrate experience with:
- Digital Design and Emerging Technologies such as:web or mobile applications AR/VR UI/UX
- Print/digital production techniques and technologies and file management
- A strong knowledge of typography
- A strong knowledge of brand design
- A strong knowledge of industryspecific software such as Adobe CC
- A strong knowledge of foundational level hand and digital skills
Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate courses in Design Foundations Computer Graphics and other graphic design courses as needed.
Qualifications
General Experience Required:
Teaching at the undergraduate level is expected. An earned terminal degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval).
Qualifications/Experience Required
An earned MFA degree or PhD Graphic Design Illustration or related field requiring a minimum of 60 graduate hours awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement. **NOTE** MFA or PhD candidates that have degrees in progress are eligible to apply as long as the terminal degree is obtained and submitted by the time of employment.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred
- Minimum of two years university teaching experience
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching
- Demonstrated experience in graphic design (agency experience preferred)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to teach courses in graphic design design foundations digital and print production digital design and emerging technology. The successful applicant will have the knowledge skill and ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty staff and students in the College of Fine Arts and Design.
Upload Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Portfolio of student work 15 20 examples)
- Portfolio of professional work 10 15 examples)
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
