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Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
No
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Day Shift (United States of America)
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
School of Art Graphic Design Program Director
https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/art/
Summary of Job Duties:
The School of Art in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor in Graphic Design to start in August 2024. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. The Teaching Assistant Professor will teach an equivalent of a 3/3 teaching load in the Graphic Design BFA program, the Master of Design program, and/or the School of Art Foundations program. Initial appointment is for up to a period of three academic years. The opportunity for reappointment will be based on performance and continued need. The position also includes the opportunity for eventual promotion to Teaching Associate Professor and Teaching Professor.
We seek a candidate who demonstrates curiosity in emerging technologies, novel design methods, and providing students with opportunities to expand their understanding of design in the world. The ideal candidate would be able to teach a wide variety of topics and courses, such as image making, typography, identity design, user experience, and design research. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have expertise in, and experience teaching, motion design, interaction design, data visualization, AR/VR and other emerging technologies.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
About the School of Art:
In 2017, the University of Arkansas was awarded a $120 million gift from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation to establish a School of Art in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The gift created the first and only school of art in the state of Arkansas, and is helping to advance art education, design, art history and studio art in the state while providing unparalleled access and opportunity to students. In addition, in 2017, the School of Art also received a $40 million gift from the Windgate Foundation to develop and build a new Studio Art and Graphic Design facility. Most recently, in 2021, the Windgate Foundation gave a $30 million partial challenge grant to develop and build a facility to house a professional gallery, auditorium, the foundations program, as well as idea fabrication and arts entrepreneurship labs. The mission of the School of Art is to develop one of the highest quality educational, research and service programs in the visual arts available nationally. The School of Art is a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and includes 54 faculty, 8 staff members, and more than 500 students. There are currently 8 degree options: BFA in Art Education, BFA in Graphic Design, BFA in Studio Art, BA in Art History, BA in Studio Art, MA in Art Education, MFA in Studio Art, and MDES in Communication Design. The MA degree in Art History of the Americas launched this Fall 2023.
Duties will include:
• Teach 3 courses per semester (or the equivalent)
• Maintain an understanding of current issues in design and design education.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate:
Terminal degree in graphic design, visual communication or equivalent (e.g. MFA, MDes, MGD, PhD) conferred by the date of initial appointment
Higher education teaching experience
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Information:
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Prof. Tom Hapgood, Search committee chair, thapgoo@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Other required documents: 1. Statement on creative work. 2. Syllabi of 1-3 relevant courses taught or proposed, plus one project brief/description (please submit together as a single PDF). 3. 20 examples of professional/research work, identified with title, date, medium, dimensions/time, and project description. 4. 9. 20 examples of student work, identified with course title, date, medium, dimensions/time, project description and student level.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by March 7, 2024, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Tom Hapgood, at thapgoo@uark.edu.
Applicants must submit:
1. Complete the applicant profile
2. List of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
3. Letter of application
4. Curriculum vitae including website URL
5. Statement on creative work
6. Statement on teaching philosophy and its application
7. Syllabi of 1-3 relevant courses taught or proposed, plus one project brief/description (please submit together as a single PDF)
8. 20 examples of professional/research work, identified with title, date, medium, dimensions/time, and project description
9. 20 examples of student work, identified with course title, date, medium, dimensions/time, project description and student level
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
