Open Rank Professor of Graphic Design
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Job Location:
Fayetteville - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Open Rank Professor of Graphic Design
Methodist University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Graphic Design to begin August of 2026. We seek a dedicated teacher-scholar with a strong commitment to undergraduate education creative practice and preparing students for todays evolving design industry. The primary teaching assignment will be in graphic design and/or digital art. Depending on the strengths qualifications and background of the selected candidate the teaching assignment may include both courses in the graphic design studio area and lecture courses such as history of graphic design and art appreciation.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in motion design interactive design typography packaging software skills etc.
- Teach traditional graphic design studio courses at all levels of the curriculum
- Engage students in current design practices and professional standards emphasizing both technical proficiency and creative problem-solving skills
- Maintain an active record of creative practice research and/or professional engagement
- Mentoring students
- Working as part of a team to measure efficacy of the graphic design major according to program outcomes and national standards
- Developing and revising curriculum to improve student outcomes in the graphic design major
- Participate in departmental university and community service activities
Application Process
Applicants should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications teaching philosophy and approach to student engagement
- Curriculum vitae
- Portfolio of 20 professional works and 20 student works if applicable link preferred
- Contact information for three professional references
Qualifications
- Masters degree in Graphic Design or a directly related field required
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and other industry-standard tools and software required
- Demonstrated professional industry experience in design required
- 13 years of experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate students preferred
- Experience supervising and mentoring students in the context of internship and practicum work preferred
Key Skills
- Machine Learning
- AI
- Classroom Experience
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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