"Assistant Professor - Graphic Design"

Assistant Professor - Graphic Design

Company: SUNY Oneonta

Job Location: Oneonta, NY

Category: Graphic Design

Type: Full-Time

Company Description:

SUNY Oneonta, where creativity meets opportunity across a wide range of majors, minors, and academic programs, is adding a new layer to its vibrant canvas. The Department of Art invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Graphic Design position, beginning Spring 2027. We are seeking a versatile and innovative designer and educator who will thrive in an environment that combines contemporary digital design with traditional fine arts practices. The successful candidate will contribute through teaching, research, student advisement, college service, and continuing professional development.

The Department of Art offers undergraduates a rigorous foundation, both methodological and theoretical, in the creation and study of the visual arts, equipping students with the skills and perspectives needed to pursue careers as creative professionals.

For more information about SUNY Oneonta and the Department of Art, please visit: https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/art.

Job Description:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching courses in:
  • Graphic design
  • Typography
  • Graphic Design History
  • Motion Graphics
• Teaching introductory Digital Art classes
• Mentoring students through their studies and providing guidance for post-graduation success in the professional field
• Teaching a full-time 3-4 load
• Engaging in continuous creative activity and professional growth
• Serving as an academic advisor to students
• Performing departmental and University-wide services
• Taking a leadership role in developing and promoting growth in this area of our BS and BFA program

Salary: $60,000 - $65,800 commensurate with experience. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Graphic Design or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of advanced education and professional experience
• Evidence of exceptional creative work demonstrating excellence in creativity, design, and digital skills
• Expertise in industry standard software as demonstrated in a submitted portfolio
• Experience in the professional field of Graphic Design
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students in the context of a public regional university with a vibrant BFA degree program

Preferred:

• Two years of teaching experience beyond Teaching Assistant level
• Evidence of an ability to develop curricula, both introductory and advanced, that encompasses conceptual and applied issues in design
• Skills and knowledge in areas such as Branding, Packaging, Infographics, and Graphic Design History
• Secondary expertise in a complimentary field such as Photography, Illustration, Visual Effects, or other related fields
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, and / or research
• Experience teaching diverse populations and/or experience serving or working with diverse and/or multicultural populations

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=193697. Please upload a cover letter outlining your research interests and qualifications for this position, a curriculum vitae, a link to a portfolio of sample projects (both professional and student work if available), academic transcripts, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Contact information for three references must be provided; instructions for submitting letters of reference will be sent directly to the referees.

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment.

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