Assistant Professor - Visual Communications - Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale State College•Farmingdale, NY

60d•$75,000 - $79,000

About The Position

Farmingdale State College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor faculty position for the NASAD-accredited Visual Communications: Art & Graphic Design Department. The graphic design program seeks an individual with a strong background and an emphasis on advanced graphic design (including basic web and interaction design), typography, and concept development. The successful candidate will join the Visual Communications Department, which encourages a culture in which students can learn the value of creativity, imagination, passion, collaboration, and social responsibility. All faculty members at Farmingdale State College have three workload components: teaching, research and scholarly activity (which includes creative and artistic works), and service. Candidates should have a creative/research agenda that complements their area of academic specialty resulting in peer-reviewed publications, which are necessary for promotion and tenure at Farmingdale State College. We are also interested in candidates with a history of, or interest in, pursuing external funding for their research. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest and high level of competence in teaching. The service component of the workload includes student advising and participation on committees. Teaching modalities may include day, evening and weekend classes, including online and hybrid formats. The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills, and abilities that include: Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion. Interest in participating in student-centered service activities. Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Requirements

Terminal degree (MFA, MDes, DDes, or Ph.D.) in Graphic Design or an equivalent terminal degree in a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or university with an award date by August 30, 2026.
Ability to teach in at least two areas: Interaction design (UI and UX), 2-dimensional design, color theory, advanced graphic design, typography, digital imaging, and web design.
An interest and ability to engage in research and creative activity leading to peer-reviewed exhibits, presentations and publications, grants, or other similar outcomes.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of college/university-level teaching and at least one year of professional practice.
Knowledge of emerging technologies, including applications of artificial intelligence (AI) is strongly desired.
An ongoing program leading to peer-reviewed/refereed publications or creative works.