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Assistant Professor of Art, Graphic Design

The College at Brockport, State University of New York k

Brockport, NY

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Nov 15
Job Description

Description
The Department of Art at The College at Brockport, SUNY, invites applications for a full-time, 10 month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art, Graphic Design, position with a start date of August, 2020. The department is seeking candidates with strengths in one or more of the following graphic design subspecialties: motion design; time-based media; interactive media design; UI design; Web design; and/or 3D modeling and animation. The candidate is expected to have an interest in becoming an integral member of a teaching environment that blends studio art and design.

Major Responsibilities
Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, and service:
• Teaching responsibilities includes undergraduate courses in graphic design from foundational and introductory levels through upper-division levels, based on the applicant’s expertise and the department’s need. This faculty position will complement and expand our growing graphic design concentration, the current strength of which is instruction in core graphic design skills and principles. The department is looking to expand the concentration’s curricular offerings to include emerging areas in new media, therefore the ideal candidate would have proficiency in one or more areas related to: motion design; time-based media; interactive media design; UI design; Web design; and/or 3D modeling and animation. Additional teaching responsibilities include curriculum development, advising, participation in program coordination, and lab management.
• Scholarship responsibilities include an active program of research, creation, presentation,
and peer review.
• Service responsibilities include departmental and institutional participation as well as supporting College efforts related to student retention and success.

Required Qualifications
• Terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts or Master of Design) in Graphic Design or a related field (e.g.: Interaction Design, or Visual Communications Design) by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
• Experience teaching at the college level (may include TA experience).
• Evidence of professional work demonstrating graphic communication skills.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: motion design; time-based media; interactive media design; UI design, web design; and/or 3D modeling and animation.
• In-depth knowledge of typography and communication design theory with a demonstrated command of current design processes and software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with, and motivate, a culturally diverse body of students.
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional experience in graphic design at a variety of levels.
• Practical knowledge of advertising design, environmental/experiential design, and/or packaging design is beneficial.
• Two to three years teaching at the college level.
• Experience working in a Mac-based lab environment.
• Fluency in, and appreciation of, studio art and art history.

Preferred Qualifications
Professional experience in graphic design at a variety of levels.
Practical knowledge of advertising design, environmental/experiential design, and/or packaging design is beneficial.
Two to three years teaching at the college level.
Experience working in a Mac-based lab environment.
Fluency in, and appreciation of, studio art and art history.

Application Details

Interested candidates should apply online at jobs.brockport.edu. For consideration, please submit:
1.) Letter of Application;
2.) Resume/CV;
3.) List of three professional references;
4.) Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
5.) Designer/Artist statement;
6.) Unofficial transcript of graduate coursework;
7.) Digital portfolio of professional work (or related materials). Ideally portfolios will include 20 examples of current work from the past 5-years;
8).Evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness including assignment samples and a digital portfolio of 20 examples of student work. Student examples should be labeled as to how the work submitted relates to a course assignment.

Portfolios should be PDF format and/or include links to external websites, if necessary to demonstrate video or interactive work. Upload limit is 200 MB.

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The College at Brockport, State University of New York

Department Description The Department of Art consists of eight faculty: six studio artists, one graphic designer, and one art historian. We value a culture of collegiality and involvement at all levels: interpersonal, departmental and institutional. Student mentorship and student-centered teaching are strengths of our faculty. The department offers a BA/BS in studio art with a concentration in graphic design. The department plans to develop a BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in graphic design. Other current degree offerings include BA/BS and BFA degrees in Studio Art for concentrations in: ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The department also offers minors in Graphic Design, Studio Art, and Art History. The College and Region The College at Brockport, State University of New York, serves a diverse student body of over 7,100 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students enrolled in 50 undergraduate majors and more than 50 masters’ programs, teacher certification programs and advanced graduate certificates supported by more than 750 instructional faculty and professional staff. The College is an inclusive learning community that inspires excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation. The College is located along the famous Erie Canal, in the village of Brockport in western New York State, a region known for its low cost of living and stable housing market. The College benefits from a small-town atmosphere, even while located near major metropolitan cities. Brockport is: • 16 miles west of the city of Rochester, which is the home of the Rochester Institute of Technology, the University of Rochester, the Eastman School of Music, the Strong National Museum of Play, and the Rochester Red Wings AAA baseball franchise; • 45 miles east of Buffalo, which is the home of the University of Buffalo, the Bills NFL franchise, and the Sabres NHL franchise; • 75 miles from Niagara Falls USA, which features the American, Horseshoe and Bridal Veil Falls; • 140 miles from Toronto, the largest city in Canada and the home of the University of Toronto; and • 350 miles from the many attractions of New York City. The area features a number of technology companies, including Paychex, Xerox, and Kodak, and other large companies such as Wegmans and Excellus. Rochester and its suburbs feature some of the highest-quality public, private, parochial, and charter schools in New York State. The region is known for its natural beauty, including Lake Ontario, the Genesee River (with three major waterfalls in Letchworth State Park), and the Finger Lakes region with its notable vineyards and wineries.