The Department of Art at Kansas State University is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Visual Communication Design, with a creative research and/or industry trajectory in an area of digital design. This could include (but is not limited to) areas of interaction, user interface, user experience, web and mobile, information visualization, or motion design.
The ideal candidate will combine strong teaching of core design fundamentals such as typography and composition, with robust experience in an area of digital design.
VCD faculty at K-State generally work with students at all levels of the undergraduate design curriculum, as well as departmental graduate students, with a typical teaching load of 2/3. K-State is an R1 research university; faculty are expected to maintain a healthy creative research and/or industry practice. Teaching summer courses under a separate contract is possible for those who might wish to do so.
The successful candidate will also possess excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills, with an interest in engaging with communities and opportunities found in the context of a large research university.
Key Responsibilities:
The Department of Art in the College of Arts and Sciences is renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and research. Our community values high-quality teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and world-class research, creating a dynamic environment for students, faculty, and the broader community and economy of the Kansas region.
This position is on-site.
An employee who is working remotely must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work arrangements and are subject to review. Review K-State’s remote work policy details for more information.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree or terminal degree in Design or a related field
Expertise in an area of digital design, with a strong portfolio that demonstrates proficiency with design fundamentals, methods, tools, and technologies
Track record of effective teaching of design concepts and techniques at the university level
Ability to integrate contemporary design practices and methods into teaching and research
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
Applicants should submit the following materials:
Screening of Applications Begins: January 10th and continues until position is filled.
$62,000-$65,000
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