Instructor or Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Freed-Hardeman University•Henderson, TN

About The Position

The College of Arts and Sciences at Freed-Hardeman University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the instructor or assistant level in graphic design. The role includes teaching undergraduate courses, advising students, engaging in scholarly activity, initiating programs, and completing committee work as assigned. Courses may include Two-Dimensional Design, Graphic Design Fundamentals, Graphic Design I and II, Typography, and Color Theory. The position is a nine-month faculty appointment in the Department of Fine Arts. The instructor will teach 27 hours annually, advise departmental majors, conduct scholarly research, serve the department, college, University, and students, develop programs, serve on assigned University committees, attend daily Chapel, participate in meetings and recruitment activities, and comply with University policies and position requirements. Other duties may be assigned temporarily to maintain operations and services.

Requirements

Be an active member in good standing of the churches of Christ.
Have an earned terminal degree in graphic design or a related field; master's degrees are also considered at the instructor level.
Have strong core competencies in design practice, technology, and software.
Be fluent in Adobe Creative Suite.
Demonstrate a history of competence in and commitment to quality undergraduate teaching that creates and maintains learning environments conducive to active and engaged learning, specifically in graphic design.
Commit to ongoing scholarship.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of prior scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and/or teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

Teach 27 hours annually within the Department of Fine Arts, as assigned.
Teach undergraduate courses in the Art curriculum, including courses such as Two-Dimensional Design, Graphic Design Fundamentals, Graphic Design I and II, Typography, and Color Theory.
Serve as the academic advisor for departmental majors.
Engage in scholarly research and ongoing scholarship.
Serve the department, college, University, and students.
Initiate and develop new programs within the Department of Fine Arts.
Serve on University committees as assigned.
Attend daily Chapel.
Participate in program, department, college, or faculty meetings as requested.
Participate in University recruitment activities.
Abide by University policies and fulfill position and contract requirements.
Temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services.