Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University is hiring: Assistant Professor (Design) in Carbonda
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, United States, 62901
Location : Carbondale, Illinois
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 202400630
Department: School of Art and Design-SIUC
Opening Date: 10/10/2024
FLSA:: Exempt
Security/Safety Sensitive:: NA
Description
The School of Art and Design at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Design, tenure track faculty position. This position is a full-time, nine-month tenure track position beginning in August 2025. Review of applications will begin November 18th, 2024. Priority will be given to applications submitted by the 18th, but applications may be accepted until the position is filled.
The ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in graphic design with a depth of knowledge in at least one area: app development, web design, AI, digital media, motion graphics, UX/UI, or branding/market strategy. The successful applicant will augment faculty expertise in the Undergraduate and Graduate Design curriculum, and the Design Research Studio. This position requires the ability to collaborate between graphic design, industrial design, art, and business.
The new faculty member will teach, advise, and mentor students at all levels of the Graphic Design BFA and MFA programs with options for teaching in other areas. The faculty member will play a significant role in building the design community, contributing to pedagogical innovation and curriculum development, supporting the growth and development of the design program, and participating in school, college, and/or university service. All faculty are expected to be actively involved in their design discipline and to produce creative research and/or work.
Examples of Duties
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Primary consideration will be given to applicants with a terminal degree MFA, M.Des that required at least 60 semester hours, or Ph.D., in Design, Graphics Design, Visual Communication Design, Motion Design, Interaction Design, or a closely related discipline. Applicants who are still in graduate programs but have exceptional work and demonstrated abilities to succeed in peer-reviewed research outcomes are strongly encouraged to apply. Completion of the degree is required prior to the start of the appointment.
Portfolio, collate required materials outlined below as a single pdf document:
Preferred Qualifications:
Supplemental Information
The Design program is housed in 24,000 sq/ft Pulliam Hall Design Wing that includes the Design Research Studio, a print lab, a fabrication lab consisting of 3D printers, a laser cutter, vinyl cutter, and other fabrication equipment, and a complete wood and metal shop. All classes are taught in wi-fi equipped classrooms supporting integration of hand and computer skills. The Design program currently has 40 students enrolled in its two specializations. The School of Art and Design (SoAD) has 15 T/TT faculty members, 12 NTT faculty members, approximately 180 undergraduate majors and graduate students and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). SoAD offers: a BFA degree in Art with specializations in Communication Design, Industrial Design, Art Education, and Studio Art with an emphasis in Ceramics, Drawing, Glass, Metalsmithing, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture; a BA degree in Art with specializations in Art Education, Art History, General Studio, Photography; a MFA degree with specializations in Design, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass, and Metalsmithing; and a graduate certificate in Art History. The College of Arts and Media houses six schools: Architecture; Art and Design; Journalism; Media Arts; Music; Theater & Dance. The breadth of programs offered in the college provides a rich environment for interdisciplinary collaborative research.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University an enrollment of approximately 11,600 students. SIU is located in the forested areas of Shawnee Hills, 100 miles southeast of St. Louis, MO. The university is known for its efforts in improving opportunity, inclusivity, sustainability and the ecological beauty of the campus and surrounding community. Information about the Communication Design Program can be found at: More information about SIU and its surrounding community can be found at:
Contact: Aaron Scott,
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.
For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 202400630
Department: School of Art and Design-SIUC
Opening Date: 10/10/2024
FLSA:: Exempt
Security/Safety Sensitive:: NA
Description
The School of Art and Design at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Design, tenure track faculty position. This position is a full-time, nine-month tenure track position beginning in August 2025. Review of applications will begin November 18th, 2024. Priority will be given to applications submitted by the 18th, but applications may be accepted until the position is filled.
The ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in graphic design with a depth of knowledge in at least one area: app development, web design, AI, digital media, motion graphics, UX/UI, or branding/market strategy. The successful applicant will augment faculty expertise in the Undergraduate and Graduate Design curriculum, and the Design Research Studio. This position requires the ability to collaborate between graphic design, industrial design, art, and business.
The new faculty member will teach, advise, and mentor students at all levels of the Graphic Design BFA and MFA programs with options for teaching in other areas. The faculty member will play a significant role in building the design community, contributing to pedagogical innovation and curriculum development, supporting the growth and development of the design program, and participating in school, college, and/or university service. All faculty are expected to be actively involved in their design discipline and to produce creative research and/or work.
Examples of Duties
- Conduct ongoing peer-reviewed creative research as appropriate for a design faculty member at a Carnegie High Research Activity institution.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate level design courses and foundation courses. The standard teaching load for tenure-track faculty is two courses per semester.
- Provide service within a design team environment: by participating in course development, program planning, assisting in advising, and recruiting and retention activities.
- Participate in school, university, community, and professional service.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Primary consideration will be given to applicants with a terminal degree MFA, M.Des that required at least 60 semester hours, or Ph.D., in Design, Graphics Design, Visual Communication Design, Motion Design, Interaction Design, or a closely related discipline. Applicants who are still in graduate programs but have exceptional work and demonstrated abilities to succeed in peer-reviewed research outcomes are strongly encouraged to apply. Completion of the degree is required prior to the start of the appointment.
Portfolio, collate required materials outlined below as a single pdf document:
- 15 images representing your work, capabilities, and experience,
- 2 case studies of relevant work showing your design process,
- and if applicable: 10 images representing work made by students under your advisement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing future-related design approaches.
- College level teaching above a graduate appointment.
- Documented Design Research working with or focused on underrepresented/marginalized communities.
Supplemental Information
The Design program is housed in 24,000 sq/ft Pulliam Hall Design Wing that includes the Design Research Studio, a print lab, a fabrication lab consisting of 3D printers, a laser cutter, vinyl cutter, and other fabrication equipment, and a complete wood and metal shop. All classes are taught in wi-fi equipped classrooms supporting integration of hand and computer skills. The Design program currently has 40 students enrolled in its two specializations. The School of Art and Design (SoAD) has 15 T/TT faculty members, 12 NTT faculty members, approximately 180 undergraduate majors and graduate students and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). SoAD offers: a BFA degree in Art with specializations in Communication Design, Industrial Design, Art Education, and Studio Art with an emphasis in Ceramics, Drawing, Glass, Metalsmithing, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture; a BA degree in Art with specializations in Art Education, Art History, General Studio, Photography; a MFA degree with specializations in Design, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass, and Metalsmithing; and a graduate certificate in Art History. The College of Arts and Media houses six schools: Architecture; Art and Design; Journalism; Media Arts; Music; Theater & Dance. The breadth of programs offered in the college provides a rich environment for interdisciplinary collaborative research.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University an enrollment of approximately 11,600 students. SIU is located in the forested areas of Shawnee Hills, 100 miles southeast of St. Louis, MO. The university is known for its efforts in improving opportunity, inclusivity, sustainability and the ecological beauty of the campus and surrounding community. Information about the Communication Design Program can be found at: More information about SIU and its surrounding community can be found at:
Contact: Aaron Scott,
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.
For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/