Assistant Professor of Communication Design - Department of Art #26-14
About The Position
The Department of Art & Design at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in the Communication Design area at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in Entertainment Advertising Design and Branding, with the ability to integrate communication design techniques with emerging technologies and platforms. The ideal candidate will stay current with new technology, continue to develop professional expertise, and maintain an active, creative practice. We seek a candidate with a proven track record of creating work and/or participating in programs that foster and promote equity, inclusion, and representation, especially relevant to our diverse student population. The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in industry-specific software and hardware, as well as experience with the latest technologies, such as VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), AI (Artificial Intelligence), and video/motion production. In addition to teaching, responsibilities include weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, assessing student learning, service to the department, college, and university, and contributing to the development of the communication design area through curriculum innovation and outreach. The position may require teaching during weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online. Candidates will be evaluated based on the college and department standards for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement within a diverse environment, the successful candidate will play a key role in helping the department achieve equitable academic outcomes through teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service.
Requirements
- An MFA degree in Art or Design with a concentration in graphic/communication design, or a related field from an accredited institution, foreign equivalency, or post-baccalaureate experience, training, and expertise at least equivalent to those required for the Master of Fine Arts degree.
- College, university, or advanced industry-focused teaching experience in in-person and/or online settings.
- Professional experience in the field with a record of creative achievement as an entertainment advertising or brand designer, utilizing the latest software and technologies, such as VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), AI (Artificial Intelligence), and video/motion production.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to utilize fundamental graphic design principles using the latest technologies, as demonstrated in the portfolio.
- Proficiency in creating key art and various touchpoints for marketing entertainment media across live events, streaming, digital, and social media platforms, as demonstrated in the portfolio.
- The candidate should have a strong understanding of brand strategy within the entertainment industry and how it aligns with overall objectives during the advertising of new media.
- Teaching or Professional experience that includes working with a diverse student body or leading groups of people from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience or potential for creating a student-centered learning environment, such as community engagement, inclusive professional development, active learning strategies, culturally relevant pedagogy, curriculum development, etc. which leads to equitable outcomes for all students.
- Experience participating in inclusive approaches to mentoring, such as minority centered mentorship with community-based arts programs, leadership roles, or engagement with minority serving organizations, etc.
Responsibilities
- Teaching both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in Entertainment Advertising Design and Branding
- Integrating communication design techniques with emerging technologies and platforms
- Staying current with new technology
- Continuing to develop professional expertise
- Maintaining an active, creative practice
- Creating work and/or participating in programs that foster and promote equity, inclusion, and representation
- Maintaining weekly office hours
- Attending faculty meetings
- Assessing student learning
- Service to the department, college, and university
- Contributing to the development of the communication design area through curriculum innovation and outreach
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
