Visiting Assistant Professor Of Art In Graphic Design

Position Summary

Art Department offering B.A. and B.F.A. programs seeks a dynamic art educator with a specialization in Graphic Design and Digital Media. The primary teaching responsibilities will include all levels of Graphic Design and Digital Media. Courses include Foundations in Digital Media, Adobe-based graphic design courses and BFA thesis in Digital Media.

All faculty also contribute to teaching core art classes and general education courses. The successful candidate will cultivate a strong vision, develop and grow enrollment in the Graphic Design and Digital Media program. The faculty member will also participate in departmental efforts to expand applied professional practices and ensure coursework has strong connections to careers in the fine arts and industry.

Responsibilities include:

teaching four classes per semester, overseeing senior projects, maintaining and upgrading classroom facilities, administering the budget for the Graphic Design area. Additional expectations include assuming an equitable share of responsibility for departmental work such as curriculum planning, advising, recruitment and engagement with the campus and local community. This is a 1-year visiting position. Excellence in teaching is a high priority for this position.

Our goal is to produce graduates with the ability to make connections between artmaking and all aspects of their lives, whether through continued practice as artists or other avenues of creativity and expression. Curricular revisions aim to provide students with breadth and depth of experiences in 2D, 3D, and Digital/Lens-based media that prepare students to tackle any career path they choose.

Faculty support students from all backgrounds and experiences so they can thrive and grow as creative individuals. As a cultural hub for the visual arts in the San Luis Valley, the art department provides space for all to explore and enjoy the visual arts.

• Master of Fine Arts, or other relevant terminal degree, from an accredited institution
• A strong focus on teaching
• Demonstrates knowledge of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with, the educational needs of individuals and groups with a diverse range of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities
• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity of Adams State University's student population, including students with different abilities (e.g. physical and or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded, inclusive practices within the classroom
• Demonstrated commitment to honesty, efficacy, and collaboration.

• Teaching and/or professional experience in one or more of the following: motion graphics/animation, web design, digital media, or interaction design
• Ability to mentor students beyond the classroom setting in preparation for their thesis capstone exhibition
• Knowledge of multimedia web animals, drawing, typography, design principles, color theory and photography
• Knowledge of design history and its significance to current trends in practice
• Ability or experience working with historically under-served and/or underrepresented populations, and first-generation college students.
• Ability or experience in the recruitment and/or retention of underrepresented students, including students of color.
• Commitment to professional development, scholarship, and service to the university and community.
• Demonstrated self-awareness of one's own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one's orientation towards teaching.
• Demonstrated decision-making that is informed by research, data, and theory and that leverages students' unique cultures, experiences, and background as strengths.

The pay range for this position is $51,219 - $64,114 commensurate with experience and education. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Opportunities for supplemental contracts may be available.

On-site in Alamosa, CO

All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University's Workday application portal. No other format of application material will be accepted.

Required Documents:
Cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, informed responses, graduate transcripts, and three references, sample projects, images of student work and personal work.

Completed applications should include the following:

• Curriculum Vitae
• A detailed cover letter of application addressing teaching interest/experience as well as how professional interests and goals align with Adams vision and values.
• We encourage applicants to discuss their commitment to scholarly and/or…