Visiting Assistant Professor of Art in Graphic Design

Adams State University•Alamosa, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Art Department, offering B.A. and B.F.A. programs, is seeking a dynamic art educator specializing in Graphic Design and Digital Media for a 1-year visiting position. The role involves teaching all levels of Graphic Design and Digital Media, including Foundations in Digital Media, Adobe-based graphic design courses, and BFA thesis in Digital Media. Faculty also contribute to core art classes and general education courses. The successful candidate will develop and grow the Graphic Design and Digital Media program, expand applied professional practices, and ensure strong career connections. Responsibilities include teaching four classes per semester, overseeing senior projects, maintaining classroom facilities, and administering the Graphic Design budget. Additional duties involve curriculum planning, advising, recruitment, and community engagement. Excellence in teaching is a high priority.

Requirements

Master of Fine Arts, or other relevant terminal degree, from an accredited institution
A strong focus on teaching
Demonstrates knowledge of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with, the educational needs of individuals and groups with a diverse range of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity of Adams State University’s student population, including students with different abilities (e.g. physical and or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded, inclusive practices within the classroom
Demonstrated commitment to honesty, efficacy, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Teaching and/or professional experience in one or more of the following: motion graphics/animation, web design, digital media, or interaction design
Ability to mentor students beyond the classroom setting in preparation for their thesis capstone exhibition
Knowledge of multimedia web animals, drawing, typography, design principles, color theory and photography
Knowledge of design history and its significance to current trends in practice
Ability or experience working with historically under-served and/or underrepresented populations, and first-generation college students.
Ability or experience in the recruitment and/or retention of underrepresented students, including students of color.
Commitment to professional development, scholarship, and service to the university and community.
Demonstrated self-awareness of one's own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one's orientation towards teaching.
Demonstrated decision-making that is informed by research, data, and theory and that leverages students' unique cultures, experiences, and background as strengths.

Responsibilities

Teaching four classes per semester
Overseeing senior projects
Maintaining and upgrading classroom facilities
Administering the budget for the Graphic Design area
Assuming an equitable share of responsibility for departmental work such as curriculum planning, advising, recruitment and engagement with the campus and local community
Cultivate a strong vision for the Graphic Design and Digital Media program
Develop and grow enrollment in the Graphic Design and Digital Media program
Expand applied professional practices
Ensure coursework has strong connections to careers in the fine arts and industry