Daily Progress
Term Instructor or Term Assistant Professor of Art (Graphic Design)
Daily Progress, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99504
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Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.The Department of Art within the University of Alaska Anchorage is inviting applications for a full-time bipartite term position in Graphic Design. This position entails developing and teaching in the Communication Design program that incorporates the studio areas of graphic design, illustration, and photography. A successful candidate will mentor students in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Art Programs as well as the one-year Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Graphic Design. We are especially interested in hearing from candidates that demonstrate the ability to work in an interdisciplinary context.Teaching will include undergraduate graphic design, typography, computer art, and foundation courses in multiple modalities including in-person, hybrid, and online. A candidate should have the ability to teach a wide range of historical and contemporary content as well as emerging theories and methodologies related to design. We seek a candidate committed to mentoring students, encouraging them to develop critical and visual thinking that will prepare them for careers in the design field.The applicant's creative work should be vibrant, rich, and reflective of contemporary design practices. We are looking for a designer/artist whose work bridges between the field of graphic design and fine arts, showing experience in more than one area of creative expression. A successful applicant will have a track record of excellence in professional and scholarly achievement.This position requires service to the Department of Art, University of Alaska Anchorage, and the community. We are interested in a candidate that will foster collaboration with other areas within the University and work with business partners in the Anchorage community to benefit the educational experience of our students.Minimum Qualifications: Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Art and Graphic Design, or equivalent experience.Desired Qualifications:
Minimum two years college/university level teaching experience. Evidence of creative and professional accomplishments with a trajectory towards developing a national reputation. Specialization in graphic design, web design, typography, and computer art. Secondary interests such as motion graphics.Fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud software: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Keynote, PowerPoint, and After Effects.Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Evidence of a commitment to collegiality, diversity, equity, and inclusion.Responsibilities:
Teach three undergraduate courses per semester in the Communication Design Area, including all levels of graphic design, typography, computer art, and foundations.Mentor Communication Design students within the B.A., BFA, and Graphic Design Certificate Program.Engage in teaching activities such as student advising, curriculum development, preparation of course material including class syllabi, semester schedule, projects, facilitating critique of student work, facilitating course evaluations, and mentoring students toward academic and professional success.Maintain a design practice.Foster ties to the local and statewide design community.Provide service to the Department of Art and the University, including attending faculty meetings, recruitment events, and on-campus exhibition openings.Oversee adjunct instructors within the Communication Design area.This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a full-time, 9-month, term-funded, non-tenure track, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off (FTO), 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience.
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Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.The Department of Art within the University of Alaska Anchorage is inviting applications for a full-time bipartite term position in Graphic Design. This position entails developing and teaching in the Communication Design program that incorporates the studio areas of graphic design, illustration, and photography. A successful candidate will mentor students in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Art Programs as well as the one-year Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Graphic Design. We are especially interested in hearing from candidates that demonstrate the ability to work in an interdisciplinary context.Teaching will include undergraduate graphic design, typography, computer art, and foundation courses in multiple modalities including in-person, hybrid, and online. A candidate should have the ability to teach a wide range of historical and contemporary content as well as emerging theories and methodologies related to design. We seek a candidate committed to mentoring students, encouraging them to develop critical and visual thinking that will prepare them for careers in the design field.The applicant's creative work should be vibrant, rich, and reflective of contemporary design practices. We are looking for a designer/artist whose work bridges between the field of graphic design and fine arts, showing experience in more than one area of creative expression. A successful applicant will have a track record of excellence in professional and scholarly achievement.This position requires service to the Department of Art, University of Alaska Anchorage, and the community. We are interested in a candidate that will foster collaboration with other areas within the University and work with business partners in the Anchorage community to benefit the educational experience of our students.Minimum Qualifications: Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Art and Graphic Design, or equivalent experience.Desired Qualifications:
Minimum two years college/university level teaching experience. Evidence of creative and professional accomplishments with a trajectory towards developing a national reputation. Specialization in graphic design, web design, typography, and computer art. Secondary interests such as motion graphics.Fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud software: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Keynote, PowerPoint, and After Effects.Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Evidence of a commitment to collegiality, diversity, equity, and inclusion.Responsibilities:
Teach three undergraduate courses per semester in the Communication Design Area, including all levels of graphic design, typography, computer art, and foundations.Mentor Communication Design students within the B.A., BFA, and Graphic Design Certificate Program.Engage in teaching activities such as student advising, curriculum development, preparation of course material including class syllabi, semester schedule, projects, facilitating critique of student work, facilitating course evaluations, and mentoring students toward academic and professional success.Maintain a design practice.Foster ties to the local and statewide design community.Provide service to the Department of Art and the University, including attending faculty meetings, recruitment events, and on-campus exhibition openings.Oversee adjunct instructors within the Communication Design area.This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a full-time, 9-month, term-funded, non-tenure track, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off (FTO), 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience.
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