Assistant Professor of Art & Art History - Graphic Design

Oakland University•Rochester, MI

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About The Position

The successful applicant must have a record of or potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. The candidate must be able to teach a wide range of undergraduate graphic design courses with the ability to teach both print and digital mediums, ranging from the 2000-level to the 4000-level. Applicants must be proficient in current industry software applications. Candidates with experience with motion graphics / motion design software, as well as web prototyping or interactive design applications may be given higher consideration. Candidates should have strong professional and student portfolios, an understanding of design history and theory, the aptitude to articulate design ideas through professional practice and personal research, and an interest in community and department service. Candidates with design industry experience may be given higher consideration. Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

MFA degree in Graphic Design or related field from an accredited institution
record of or potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level
teach a wide range of undergraduate graphic design courses with the ability to teach both print and digital mediums, ranging from the 2000-level to the 4000-level
Applicants must be proficient in current industry software applications
Candidates should have strong professional and student portfolios
an understanding of design history and theory
the aptitude to articulate design ideas through professional practice and personal research
an interest in community and department service
Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion.