Assistant/Associate Professor – Graphic Design

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Assistant/Associate Professor – Graphic Design

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 10/21/2021
Category: Graphic Design
Posting Number
045922

Position Title

Assistant/Associate Professor – Graphic Design

Number of Vacancies

School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers

04 – Fine & Performing Arts

Primary Department

H0402-Art and Art History

Working Conditions

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus

Essential Functions (Job Duties)

The successful candidate will teach courses in Graphic Design, which may include typography, print and digital media, motion graphics, professional practices, introductory and upper-level Graphic Design courses, and may teach in other areas of the department such as Printmaking that connect to the candidate’s research expertise. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, work on an individual basis with graduate students, conduct a program of creative and/or scholarly work, contribute to curriculum development and other aspects of the intellectual life of the department, and provide appropriate professional service. A typical teaching load involves five courses per year.

Qualifications

An MFA is required in design, art or closely related field. We are seeking an exceptional designer/teacher with a strong research practice and experience teaching design at the college level. A research practice that addresses various aspects of design and social justice is expected. Evidence of creative work consistent with the expectations for a tenure track position at a research university. A minimum of two years teaching at the college level and evidence of teaching effectiveness are required. Evidence of teaching excellence and willingness to mentor undergraduate and graduate students from diverse populations is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with screen printing, letterpress, and digital printing practices is preferred. Digital skills and an ability to teach courses on user experience and motion graphics also preferred. Candidates who demonstrate interest in interdepartmental collaborations, and/or have experience working with communities on issues of design and social justice outside of the academic context, are invited to apply.

Instructions for submitting your application

Please include a 1 page statement about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment, a research portfolio that includes 20 images of art and a teaching portfolio that includes 10 images of student work. Please upload these as one document in Other. Also upload CV/resume, cover letter & names & contacts for 3 references for the other labeled uploads.

If you experience any issues uploading large files, please email them to: art@wayne.edu

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on Jan. 5, 2022.

Wayne State University is a premier institution of higher education offering more than 350 academic programs through 12 schools and colleges to more than 33,000 students in metropolitan Detroit. Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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