Texas State University: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in Communication Design

[Dan Wong 17]

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/22606

Texas State University is looking for a passionate teacher of communication design to join our team. We are seeking candidates with excellent teaching abilities and a robust communication design research agenda.

The successful candidate will be part of this vibrant program and contribute to the ever-changing design discipline.

Responsibilities include:
• Teach up to three courses per semester at the BFA and/or the MFA level.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Pursue research/creative activity and building a substantive record of professional/peer recognition.
• Engage in service to the school, college, university, community and profession.
• Optional academic leadership involvement.

Eligible applicants must have:
• An MFA or MDes degree in communication design, visual communication, graphic design, interactive design, or related discipline completed by date of hire.
• A record of professional accomplishments in research/creative activity within the area of communication design.
• Demonstrated expertise in typography.
• Demonstrated knowledge in design utilizing current and emerging interactive technologies.
• Successful college-level teaching experience (faculty of record, student teaching accepted) in the area of communication design.
• Strong design mechanics and conceptual skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with computer-mediated technologies and core software applications relevant to the communication design discipline (e.g., Macintosh OS, Adobe Creative Suite).
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching.