TWO GRAPHIC DESIGN FACULTY POSITIONS SCHOOL of VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN at KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
The School of Visual Communication Design (VCD) at Kent State University wishes to announce two faculty positions - Assistant or Associate Professor of Graphic Design. Each is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position available August 2012. Responsibilities include teaching intermediate and advanced classes in graphic design, engagement in course/curricular development, and participation in graduate thesis reviews. The selected candidate will be expected to fully engage in departmental duties, committee work, campus activities, and scholarship aligned with institution goals.
The School of Visual Communication Design offers comprehensive undergraduate (BA, BFA, and BS) and graduate (MA and MFA) degree programs including coursework in design research, visual ethics, and innovative studio offerings. Housed in the College of Communication and Information, the school is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), provides study abroad opportunities in Florence and Geneva, and is home to Glyphix, an award-winning, student-staffed design firm. We seek individuals interested in supporting these initiatives.
Qualifications: Candidates must hold a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts or Master of Graphic Design) and demonstrate an expertise in one of the following visual communication design areas – 2D or 3D graphic design, interaction, information, identity, or environmental graphic design. A strong commitment to education and proficiency in industry standard software applications are required.
Preferred: Candidates with an exceptional record of creative, professional and/or scholarly activities appropriate to the rank of an assistant or associate professor; a commitment to teaching; industry experience in an area related to their design expertise; work collaboratively as an active member of a faculty; and participate in university service and other areas of faculty responsibility. The school is interested in candidates who are committed to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. Kent State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We invite you to visit our web site for more information about Kent State University School of Visual Communication Design http://kent.vcd.edu. Apply: An application can be made by visiting https://jobs.kent.edu. In addition, candidates are asked to send examples of their own work and that of their students to: AnnMarie LeBlanc, Director School of Visual Communication Design 231 Art Building Kent State University Kent, OH 44242-0001
Review of applications will begin February 3, 2012 and will continue until position is filled. For additional information about our school, please visit our website at http://vcd.kent.edu/.
