Professional Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Job description

Job Title
Professional Assistant Professor of Graphic Design


Agency
Tarleton State University


Department
Visual Arts and Design



Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate



Job Location
Stephenville, Texas



Job Type
Faculty



Job Description

The Department of Visual Arts and Design (http://www.tarleton.edu/visualarts/) housed within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts is actively seeking exceptionally qualified candidates for the Professional Assistant Professor of Graphic Design position.

This is a 9-month non-tenure-track position located on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas.

Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability.

Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate.

Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.


The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.




Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

100% Teaching and Service:

+ Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.

+ Demonstrate ability to teach introductory through advanced undergraduate and possibly graduate courses in graphic design.

+ Possess the necessary skills to teach Adobe Creative Cloud programs, motion graphics, UI/UX design, and web design.

+ Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.

+ Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.

+ Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.

+ Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring students in Visual Arts & Design concentration.

+ Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.

+ Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.

+ Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.

+ Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.

+ Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.


Minimum Requirements:

+ Earned MFA, PhD, or similar degree from an accredited university

+ ABD will be considered but the required terminal degree must be posted at the time of appointment

+ Two years of successful teaching experience at the university level

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Skills needed to teach required courses include


Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application.

Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via Submit action.


Employment applications must include (required):

+ Completed online application

+ Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

+ Curriculum Vitae or Resume

+ At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

+ Unofficial transcripts

+ A PDF file with twenty images of personal work and/or a link to an online portfolio

+ A PDF file with twenty images of student work with brief descriptions of assignments, course names, and year completed

+ Sample creative briefs and syllabi


Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.

Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

“See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.


Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.


Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.


All positions are security-sensitive.

Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.


Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.



Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence.

Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors.

Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is an NCAA Division l athletics member .



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+ Division of Human Resources (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/index.html)
+ Benefits
+ University Leadership (https://www.tarleton.edu/president/)
+ Research and Economic Development
+ Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)



Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .

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