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The Department of Design at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor of Graphic Design beginning in Fall 2024. The recently created Department of Design offers a NASAD-accredited BFA in Graphic Design, and a minor and Master of Arts in Digital Design & Fabrication. Situated within the School of Fine & Performing Arts, the Department prepares students for a broad range of current and emergent design practices.
We seek a candidate with a passion to teach core graphic design skills, typography, and visual communication to undergraduate majors. Desired areas of specialization include: UI/UX design, augmented reality, motion graphics, data visualization, visual programming, design of three dimensional objects and environments, and emergent forms of publishing. The successful applicant will typically be expected to teach 6 undergraduate courses during the academic year and will be encouraged to develop curriculum in their area of specialization. As an active design practitioner and scholar, the ideal candidate will foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment that engages diverse learners.
The candidate will complement the department faculty’s strengths as a blend of active design practitioners and scholars. Along with teaching and creative research, we welcome applicants from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented on college campuses and who are committed to inclusive and collaborative design practices in their scholarship and teaching. Application materials should highlight the candidate’s teaching and professional experiences that promote equity and diversity.
Qualifications: Required:
• Terminal degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, other design discipline, or an associated discipline plus demonstrated design practice and research agenda (A.B.D. considered).
• Demonstrated proficiency in industry-standard digital applications and user-centered design practices. Candidates should show substantial evidence of a range of advanced graphic design skills/practice, articulate discourse, and knowledge of design history and contemporary critical issues.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level and present evidence or promise of an active program of creative research and scholarship
• Capability of teaching at all undergraduate levels
• Interest in curricular development is expected, as our curriculum responds to evolving pedagogical needs in the discipline.
Preferred:
• Full-time university level teaching and administrative experience
• Experience/interest in collaborative projects and teaching
Contact Information: Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3628.
Candidates will be required to electronically submit:
• CV
• Cover letter, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications listed above
• Contact information for three professional references
• Portfolio of professional / scholarly and student work. Provide a PDF or URL link of both
the candidate’s and student work (10-15 examples of each), with concise explanations of
project or assignment. Candidate and student portfolios must demonstrate strong formal and conceptual design skills, with an emphasis on current/emergent practices.
Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2231
Deadline: Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received before 12/01/23
Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at https://www.newpaltz.edu/police/clery-compliance/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/
Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2231
