Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

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Candidates are asked to include:

• A Teaching Philosophy
• A Portfolio of their Professional-Work (PDF or Link)
• A Portfolio of the Work of their Students (PDF or Link)

Posting Number

Posting Number F0432025

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Department Org

Department Org 331000 - Art

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work! At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference.

Participation in university-wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary.

Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

The University of Central Arkansas Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching, research and service. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. The position is tenure track and a nine-month appointment.

The University of Central Arkansas Department of Art and Design invites applications for a full time Assistant Professor of Graphic Design. To support the current needs, future changes, and growth of the department, we are looking for an experienced, versatile, and innovative teacher and designer with a breadth of experience and knowledge in a broad range of graphic design techniques. Potential courses taught may include all levels of Graphic Design, Visual Design, Advertising, Illustration, UX/UI, Time Based Media BA & BFA Professional Track, and First-Year Foundations.

The candidate will be required to mentor students in professional behavior and readiness, through internships, and academic advising to keep students on track towards graduation. The candidate is expected to maintain an active record of scholarly and creative activity and service to the University.

Additional responsibilities at the department level may include: committee work related to degree program promotion and student retention, department brand and identity development, assisting in maintenance of shared area equipment and shared printers, assisting with promotional newsletters, assisting with website upkeep, and coordinating with the two on-campus galleries (the Baum and the Windgate) regarding the development of promotional material.

The Graphic Design area includes access to a student work studio (with standing desks, digital projector, whiteboard space, and black & white desktop printer) and a student digital lab (Apple Mac stations loaded with the latest Adobe software, desktop color laser printer, digital projector, whiteboard space, and discussion table seating).

Faculty and students also have access to the UCA Maker Space (see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-makerspace
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• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make…