Assistant Professor of Art - Graphic Design job in Odessa

Assistant Professor of Art - Graphic Design

Job ID11530
Location
Odessa, TX
Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary

Hiring Department
The University of Texas Permian Basin's Department of Arts welcomes applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Art & Graphic Design to begin August 2024

Salary Range

Depending on qualifications

Essential Functions
This is an appointment within the Department of Arts. The candidate will primarily teach undergraduate graphic design and general education courses as assigned by their supervisor based on the department’s need. The individual will report to the Department Chair.
The Department of Arts seeks an individual who can teach and recruit for the department and is willing to work with students, faculty, and staff to enrich the departments mission.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Teach a total of 3 classes (9/9 credits) per semester, both in-person and online. Classes will include graphic design, animation, web design and general education courses.
• Participate in active research that is related to the field.
• Advise and mentor students in the department.
• Provide service to the university, college, and department.
• Other duties assigned by the Chair and Dean.
• Maintain office hours to meet with students.
• A commitment to innovative teaching and meaningful service.
• Ability to teach all levels of the undergraduate curriculum. Including face-to-face and online courses.
• Technical knowledge that includes the operation of all studio equipment for the discipline, expertise with Apple/PC computers, scanners, printers (including 3D scanners and printers), and other digital devices.
• Achieve appropriate student-learning outcomes in all courses taught.
• Provide support to students in need of academic improvement.
• A strong desire to contribute to team endeavors within the program, department, and across disciplines.
• Maintain professionalism in the academic environment.
• Participate in professional development and recruitment activities.
• Attend department, college, and university faculty meetings
• Adhere to the policies and procedures established by the University of Texas Board of Regents, the University of Texas Permian Basin, and other state and federal agencies.

Required Qualifications
1. Master’s degree (MFA) in a design-related field

Preferred Qualifications
1. Demonstrated ability to teach graphic design, animation, and web design including online and in-person classes.
2. Applicant must have strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and be able to teach classes demonstrating this software.
3. Working knowledge of HTML and UX/UI preferred.