Assistant Professor of Graphic and Interactive Design

The Graphic Design program at the University of Montevallo invites candidates to apply for a tenure track Assistant Professor position with teaching responsibilities in interaction design including web design, coding, After Effect, UI/UX, motion graphics, and animation, at all levels. The successful candidate should be eager to work in a collaborative teaching environment targeting undergraduate students to prepare them for careers in both print and new digital technologies in design. Other responsibilities of the position include university and departmental service, advising, and maintaining a sustained scholarly or creative practice. Candidates must have an MFA in Graphic Design from an accredited institution, or terminal degree in a related field with a concentration in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design and/or equivalent work experience. Teaching experience is desired, recent MFA graduates are also encouraged to apply. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. The complete application will require a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcript, list of three references with complete contact information and affiliations, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of design philosophy. Candidates should provide a website link with 10-20 samples of professional creative work including examples relating to the teaching areas and 10-20 samples of student work from Graphic Design courses including assignment information. The Department of Art values diversity and faculty who bring diverse experiences to their teaching. Employment will require a criminal background check. The Department of Art has approximately 220 undergraduate art majors in BA, BS, and BFA degree programs and eleven full-time faculty members in studio and art history. The department is in the College of Fine Arts and is NASAD accredited. The University of Montevallo maintains a beautiful, historic campus located thirty miles south of Birmingham and a small college atmosphere as a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. Approximately 2500 students are enrolled in undergraduate and select master's programs. Inquiries can be directed to Prof. Min Sun Lee, chair of the search committee, at mlee5@montevallo.edu.
UM is an AA/EO/Veterans/Disability InstitutionThe Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Graphic Design - Assistant Professor, Location: Montevallo, AL - 35115