Professor, Digital Communication

Overview

SCAD Savannah seeks an experienced full-time professor of digital communication to use their advanced knowledge of emerging interfaces, creative technologies, design thinking and design principles to instruct and inspire remarkable students as they reach toward their professional goals. We are seeking a dynamic educator who brings design thinking principles and collaborative leadership to our academic community, combining strong analytical abilities with advanced digital proficiency, particularly in Adobe Creative Suite.

The ideal candidate will thrive in our diverse academic environment, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to foster meaningful connections with colleagues and students alike. We value a professor who models lifelong learning, demonstrates adaptability in embracing emerging technologies and innovative teaching methods, and contributes to our collaborative culture through the active exchange of teaching materials and ideas. The successful candidate will exemplify effective time management, welcome constructive feedback, and demonstrate a commitment to professional growth while meeting academic deadlines and departmental objectives.

Experience in cultivating an inclusive classroom environment and a track record of successful interdisciplinary collaboration are essential to this role.

With leading-edge technology and facilities as well as outstanding faculty with professional and academic credentials, SCAD offers unparalleled opportunities for students seeking career preparation in their chosen field of study. As a digital communication faculty member, you will work with a team of esteemed professionals and academic colleagues in administering program curriculum and fostering a positive community for the next generation of artists.

• Meet expectations of planning and preparing for teaching, as well as maintaining an active and engaged classroom environment.
• Design, submit, and obtain approval for syllabi; hold office hours and midterm grade reviews; provide extra-help sessions, extended-learning opportunities, and field trips; and conduct course/program level assessments.
• Provide feedback to students to aid in academic growth; SCAD prepares talented students for creative professions through engaged teaching and learning in a positively oriented university environment.
• Model professionalism; fulfill grading and academic documentation requirements; record attendance; follow academic policies and regulations; support academic-assessment and institutional-effectiveness efforts.
• Attend on-ground and virtual events such as faculty meetings, admission events, curriculum assessment and development, institutional effectiveness and accreditation support, and any other events, exhibitions, or publicity assignments.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

• Terminal degree (or equivalent) in advertising, broadcast or graphic design, illustration, motion graphics, photography, visual effects, or a related digital media/communication discipline.
• Academic and professional credentials to teach in varying disciplines relevant to this field.
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Experience in or knowledge of related professions.

As noted in the Employment Agreement.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.