Graphic Design​/Visual Communications Professor

Job Title

Graphic Design / Visual Communications Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Open Rank)

Tallahassee, FL

Regular

Full-Time

61805

Interior Architecture & Design

The Department of Interior Architecture & Design at Florida State University announces a faculty position with a specialized focus in Graphic Design and Visual Communications. This position is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track assignment at the rank of Assistant Professor-  , focused on teaching, research, and service.

• With support from the College of Fine Arts, this faculty line will assist in continuing to develop an integrated approach for the direction of graphic design within art and design curriculum for the college and the associated disciplines. This presents a unique and creative opportunity for a forward-thinking future candidate within a new academic initiative at Florida State University.
• The ideal candidate should be able to teach all levels of graphic design and visual communications with an ability to integrate areas of practice into our curriculum in some of the following areas: design foundations, interactive design, user experience, and user interface, emerging media design, creative computation, motion design, digital storytelling, and data visualization, current and emerging digital platforms, and innovative approaches.
• Participate in innovative teaching at the Undergraduate and Graduate level, mentor upper division undergraduate and graduate level students, advise and serve as a member of thesis committees.
• Develop new courses integrating learning goals/objectives and curriculum development within the visual arts.
• Engage in research and/or creative scholarship, successfully disseminate those endeavors in appropriate outlets, and seek external funding.
• Actively participate in academic and/or professional organizations, and departmental, College, University, state, and community service opportunities as appropriate.
• Qualified candidates must also demonstrate the ability to conduct academic research and/or engage in creative scholarship and advise students through the thesis process. FSU offers opportunities for start-up research funding and summer teaching abroad.

• MFA / Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in design. MS / MA degrees with professional experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated competency and proficiency in digital forms of visual design communication.
• Demonstrated ability to use design-oriented technologies in practice, teaching, and/or scholarly work.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and/or creative scholarship.
• Demonstrated teaching ability to communicate design concepts and graphic design fundamentals.

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Interdisciplinary teaching experience.
• Proven track record in professional practice experience.
• Demonstrated competency and proficiency in hand and hybrid forms of visual design communication.
• Participation in design professional organizations and/or possession of specialized credentials.

The Department of Interior Architecture and Design is home to a vibrant and collegial work environment with thirteen full-time faculty and approximately 200 students. The program houses programs that have been continuously CIDA accredited (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) since 1975 and NASAD. The Department imparts the values of human-centered design, evidence-based design processes, and creative and critical thinking so that students positively impact human health, safety, and well-being in the experiences and spaces they create.

We are actively establishing a forward-thinking and robust interdisciplinary design program at Florida State University that meets the demands of an evolving market and prepares students to become leaders in design and visual communication. Our vision is to create a design curriculum that emphasizes both technical proficiency and conceptual innovation, equipping students with the skills to address complex visual and communication challenges across various fields.

By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating emerging technologies, and promoting critical design thinking, we aim to cultivate creative professionals who are adaptable, resourceful, and ready to make meaningful contributions to society. This program will not only align with FSU’s mission of academic excellence and community engagement but also serve as a hub for impactful design research and creative scholarship, building connections at local, national, and international levels.

We seek faculty who are passionate about developing this sort of program, mentoring the next generation of designers, and committed to advancing the field of design through research, teaching, and service.

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