Kentucky College of Art and Design, Inc. is hiring: Assistant /Associate/Full Pr

Kentucky College of Art and Design (KyCAD) is looking for an innovative, forward-thinking, designer to join our core team of faculty and staff in the role of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Design.

Rank will be based on qualifications and experience at the time of hire. This is a full-time, 37-week non- tenure track position, with the possibility of annual contract renewal. Candidates must be available for work starting August 2025. KyCAD does not offer tenure-track appointments. This position is open to internal and external applications.

Position Description:

As a college preparing for development and growth, KyCAD is collectively building a college that reflects the needs of both a new generation of creative practitioners and the City and State within which the school resides. The College offers one degree, a BFA in studio art with plans for expanding the design curriculum.

As an independent college in the vibrant arts city of Louisville, KyCAD's mission is to deliver a first- class arts education to students by offering a cross-disciplinary, iterative, subject-led approach to teaching and learning. Any potential candidate should be interested in playing an active role in a spirited, student-centered teaching and learning environment, and should be ready to work with a small, dedicated team building a forward-looking college of art and design that emphasizes city partnerships, community involvement, and undergraduate research.

KyCAD is looking for a team member who will bring expertise in graphic design with a strong interdisciplinary foundation in contemporary design practices.

KyCAD's unique program is organized around two semesters (Fall and Spring) consisting of two 6-week sessions and one 3- week session each. Students take no more than two classes per session.

Responsibilities:

Experience, interests, or qualifications that might help develop the college are essential, as are the attributes that help to build a healthy culture. Candidates who are robust, and who embrace change and momentum are required. KyCAD seeks someone with the drive and interest to work with a small team of faculty and staff to realize a vision for a new Design pathway. An annual workload planning process will reflect the institution's changing needs. The baseline distribution for Teaching, Scholarship, and Service is 60:20:20. A 60% teaching load is 6 courses per year split between Fall and Spring semesters.

Teaching and Teaching Related Administration:

• Teach no more than six courses per academic year, including foundational courses, electives, and junior and senior capstone courses.
• Create and maintain syllabi for all courses taught.
• Collaborate with other faculty to create a holistic approach to teaching and learning.
• Provide mentoring and academic advising to students through appointments and office hours.

• Coordinate guest speakers as required or beneficial to student learning and development.
• Lead off-campus study visits that enhance student learning and assist in fulfilling course requirements.
• Engage in studio critiques of student art at all levels.
• Together with College staff and administration, assist in building collaborative community and industry opportunities for students to extend their learning.

• Embrace and enhance the college's culture to help ensure continued engagement, motivation and drive.

• Other duties as assigned.

Service:

• Oversee and assist in maintaining studio facilities in relation to classes taught.
• Work on special projects on behalf of the institution as needed.
• Participate in committee, community and faculty meetings.
• Work with the KyCAD team to develop and complete our accreditation process.
• Attend conferences for institutional development.
• Engage in course and program assessment, including planning, implementation, and learning outcomes development.
• Assist in the collaborative design and continuous improvement of an art and design curriculum that focuses on innovative new models of delivery.
• Act as an ambassador for the institution at local, national, and international conferences and events.
• Participate in the College-wide recruitment, admissions, and scholarship processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Scholarship/Research/Practice:

• Actively pursue a self-designed Practice/Research/Scholarship program of continuous professional and creative development that informs teaching, maintains a current understanding of subjects of interest and contributes to contemporary dialogue in the field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An MFA or related terminal degree in teaching discipline or a master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline), or equivalent professional experience or expertise in a Design- related field.
• Three academic years of teaching experience in a higher education environment preferred.
• Proficiency using the Adobe Creative Suite on a Macintosh platform.

KyCAD welcomes applicants from both traditional and non-traditional academic and professional backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities individuals to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position will be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by KyCAD Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check. The candidate will also be required to complete Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) online training.

The Kentucky College of Art + Design is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well- being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

Application Process:

Those who are interested in applying for this position will need to submit the following through our applicant portal at https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/kycad/jobs

• Full Curriculum Vitae.
• A Letter of Interest that addresses professional background, qualifications, and KyCAD's mission and vision.
• Sample Syllabi for two courses.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• A statement addressing the applicants research and its relevance to a new college.
• A Teaching Statement.
• 15-20 images of professional work with image descriptions, submitted either as one PDF file or as a URL link to an online portfolio.
• 10-20 images of student work, may be submitted as one PDF file or URL link to an online portfolio.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Kentucky College of Art and Design, please contact Human Capital Management at hcm@kycad.org.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

About KyCAD:

Founded in 2009, The Kentucky College of Art + Design is proud of its success. Core values and principles have helped to shape the institution and our work toward a mission to provide a transformational experience for our students.

As a new independent and licensed college offering a BFA in studio art, we are the only four-year, independent college of Art and Design in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Please visit our website at https://www.kycad.org/ for more information about the College's history, mission, vision, and interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning for art and design.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement (DEIB)

At the Kentucky College of Art + Design we value, appreciate, and respect the diversity of our faculty, staff, trustees, volunteers, and the students we are so privileged to serve. We work to maintain an inclusive environment at the heart of our campus. Our community understands and reflects the inherent dignity of the human person and respects all individuals accordingly.

Our culture of respect encompasses inclusion. We integrate the diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and skills inherent in every person to help us live our values, meet our organizational goals, and provide a pathway to a creative and productive life through an undergraduate education in the contemporary arts.

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