Assistant Professor, Graphic Design
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design
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$ 75000 - 80000
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Job Description
Position Title:
Assistant Professor in Graphic Design
Department/School:
School of Communication & the Arts
Salary/Pay Rate:
$75000 - $80000
Job Summary:
The School of Communication and the Arts at Marist University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Graphic Design. The successful candidate will help oversee the Graphic Design curriculum which comprises the largest number of majors and minors in the Department of Art & Digital Media. This faculty member will also have an important relationship with our Graphic Design faculty and students at LdM our branch campus in Florence Italy. As Professor of Graphic Design there will be opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the school.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A terminal degree (MFA) in Graphic Design or related field
- At least three years teaching experience in Graphic Design-related courses at the undergraduate level
- An exceptional portfolio
Essential Functions:
- Teaching various 100 400 level Graphic Design courses such as Typography and Publication Design Fundamentals of Art & Design and Intro to Digital Media. Must have a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software and other appropriate applications.
- Conduct research and/or creative work in the candidates area of expertise.
- Engage in academic advising assessment and service to the institution and to the candidates academic discipline/profession.
- Supervise and offer mentorship to student groups.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with design fabrication software and facilities
- Interest in interdisciplinary collaborations
- Knowledge of design history and contemporary issues in design
Required Application Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Contact Information of 3 Professional References
- Statement on Creative Research
- Artists Statement
- Documentation of 20 maximum creative/professional work samples
- Documentation of 25 maximum student work samples.
Benefits:
The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Unlimited paid sick time.
- 14 paid holidays per year.
- Medical Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
- Life insurance.
- Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
- 403(b) defined contribution plan:
- First 6 years University contributes 7.5% Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
- University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7 and 12% after 15 years.
- Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
- Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1000 hours with Marist University.
- 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Roth option available. Voluntary up to IRS maximum contribution.
- Tuition Benefits:
- Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee spouse and dependent children under age 26.
- University pays 100% tuition only.
- Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.
About the Department/School:
About Marist University:
Founded in 1929 Marist is a comprehensive independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie N.Y. and Florence Italy plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Princeton Review and others. To learn more please visit of Position:
Full-time Tenure-Track
Classification:
Faculty (Full-Time)
Months per Year:
9
Work Schedule:
Time as required for teaching and service
Location:
Marist University Main Campus
Number of Position Openings:
1
Equal Employment Statement:
Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.
Equal opportunity means employment development and promotion of individuals without consideration of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.
Marists policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation veteran status or any other condition established by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
