Life Drawing
Available Positions
PHOTOGRAPHY/GRAPHIC DESIGN
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Full-time, Tenure-track
Department of Art
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia
Salary and benefits competitive. Beginning Fall 2010.
PROGRAM:
The Department of Art at the University of West Georgia is seeking to
fill a unique full-time, tenure-track position in Photography/Graphic
Design beginning in August 2010. The position includes teaching
courses in graphic design, photography, and web design. The UWG
Department of Art currently consists of 13 full-time faculty, is NASAD
accredited and offers B.A. or B.F.A. degrees. The Department operates
on a philosophy of vigorous cross-disciplinary practice between
traditional and non-traditional media with the goal of creating
graduates who are well-rounded artists with a thorough understanding
of the inter-relatedness of all artistic approaches. Conceptual as
well as practical business practices are emphasized within the
Photography and Graphic Design areas. There are currently 400 majors
in the Department of Art, and approximately 150 of those are either
Photography or Graphic Design majors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ideal candidate is a graphic designer and/or photographer with
professional experience and a thorough knowledge of typography,
traditional and digital photography, competency with Macintosh and PC
platforms and creative software applications for both interactive and
print communications. The candidate ideally possesses cross- functional
skills of interactive/web and traditional design principles; excellent
communication and problem-solving skills; and is involved in creative
engagement in design research. Industry experience strongly desirable.
We are seeking an educator who will encourage conceptual and aesthetic
innovation through process development in a liberal arts environment,
while teaching students about practical client and industry needs. The
candidate will have expertise on the Macintosh platform and also in
using the current Adobe Creative Suite, iLife and Web Design
applications. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a
collaborative faculty environment and be a collegial member of a
cohesive and fast-growing department. The position includes advising
students, contributing to the internship program and promoting the
department at all levels.
REQUIRED:
M.F.A. in Graphic Design, Photography or Web Design
Advanced experience with Macintosh OS
Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, Apple iLife, Web Design software
Evidence of typographic, photographic and design proficiency
Evidence of the potential for teaching effectiveness
Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills
PREFERRED:
Evidence of professional experience in web and print design
Substantive record of teaching visual communications at the
university/college level
Knowledge of time-based media
APPLICATION:
Letter of application including: statement of teaching philosophy and
support for the liberal arts; vita with current email address for correspondence;
three original letters of reference addressing the candidate’s ability to fill this
position, along with contact information (name, title, telephone number, and email
address) of references; CD, DVD, or On-line portfolio of professional and/or graduate
work and student work; and complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
APPLY TO:
Perry Kirk, Chair
Photography/Graphic Design Search
Committee
Department of Art, University of West Georgia
1601 Maple
Street, Carrollton, GA 30118
Review of applications begins January 22, 2010
Applications accepted until position is filled.
