Design - Graphic Design - Tennessee Tech

This is a one-year temporary non-tenure-track appointment to begin August 2019.Section heading

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QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: MFA or equivalent terminal degree in Design or related field. One year of teaching experience, either full or part time. Track record of professional experience in digital arts, graphic design or related field as expressed in client history, publication record, exhibition practice, studio practice, or a combination thereof. Mastery of appropriate industry standard art and design software. Proficiency in teaching industry-standard art and design software. Preferred: Experience in multiple digital platforms such as 3-D modeling, virtual reality, etc. Demonstrated studio skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Teach studio courses each semester that may include all levels from beginning through advanced levels in the BFA design (digital media) curriculum, which currently focuses on Graphic Design/Communication Design application. Facilitate experiential student learning beyond the classroom, e.g. supervising senior design projects, internships, etc. Provide management and oversight of the School of Art, Craft & Design’s digital studio(s). Collaborate and contribute to curriculum development for the BFA design (digital media) concentration, and participate in course and program assessment. Contribute to a rigorous learning environment with willingness to use traditional, alternative, and digital delivery methods. Other duties as assigned.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Commensurate with education and experience. The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants will be required to apply online at https://jobs.tntech.edu and electronically upload a letter of application addressing one’s specific qualifications, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy including a list and brief description of courses taught, copy of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and email contact information for three references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter at the time of application. Applicants will also submit a PDF Portfolio of student work – up to 20 examples (video not to exceed 10 minutes) and PDF Portfolio of personal work – up to 20 examples (video not to exceed 10 minutes). *For website or motion graphics content, please provide a link to the work hosted. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

APPLICATION SCREENING DATE: Initial screening will begin March 29, 2019; open until filled.