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Position Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching a variety of introductory through advanced level design courses in the Visual Communication program, as assigned.
• Maintaining an ongoing record of research and artistry.
• Performing professional and university service.
• Engaging in meaningful service to the Visual Communication department, as assigned.
• Mentoring and training part-time faculty.
• Participating in the assessment of student work.
• Collaborating with faculty in the development of the program, curriculum content and pedagogy to ensure the quality of the student experience.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• A terminal degree (M.F.A.) in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Interactive Design or equivalent field of study from an accredited (recognized equivalent) university at time of appointment;
• Two years of experience teaching graphic design courses, or related courses at the university level (this may include graduate teaching assistantships);
• At least two years of professional work experience;
• Demonstrated record of contribution to the equity and inclusion of the academic community through research, creative and scholarly activities, teaching, advising and service.

Additional Requirements

• Expert skills and knowledge of emerging technologies that are grounded in contemporary concepts, principles, design practices, and current software tools. 
• Ability to perform assigned departmental responsibilities 

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency and expertise in two or more of the following disciplines: identity design, package design, motion graphic design, video production and editing, interactive design, and UI/UX design, and design research methodologies.
• Administrative experience.
• Record of active participation in professional organizations.
• History of collaboration in curricular development that integrates current practices from the visual communication industry with a cross-disciplinary approach.