Art (Graphic Design: Digital Foundation/Image Making), Assistant Professor (Unclassified IFO) -

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO336 Wigley Administration CenterMankato, MN 56001 Posted on: October 8, 2012 Position: Art (Graphic Design: Digital Foundation/Image Making), Assistant Professor (Unclassified IFO)Appointment:Full-timeTenure Track/ProbationaryNINE MONTH FACULTY APPOINTMENT. The regular faculty appointment for new hires at the MnSCU system will be a nine-month appointment consisting of 168 duty days distributed over nine consecutive months. Unless otherwise indicated in the vacancy announcement, faculty appointed to a nine-month position are likely to have a schedule similar to the regular academic year.Start Date:August 19, 2013Application Deadline:Review of applications will begin January 7, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled.Send materials to:Please apply by going tothe following website:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mankato/default.cfmMankato, MN 56001Contact:James JohnsonArtEmail: james.johnson@mnsu.eduPhone: 507-389-6413Fax: 507-389-2816TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711Responsibilities:This is a tenure track appointment. In addition to being creative, forward-thinking and an active team-player in a growing design program, primary responsibilities will include teaching and developing the foundation level digital media courses in graphic design, an intermediate level course in image making, and an advanced level course in motion graphics. Course objectives should place emphasis on concept development, critical thinking and creative problem solving as it relates to the field of graphic design. Typical teaching load will include three courses per term totaling 9 credits (18 contact hours per week). Appointee will have additional responsibilities consistent with departmental expectations including: participation in professional and/or creative activities in the area of graphic design, committee work, curriculum development, advising, and service to the university and community.Minimum Qualifications:* M.F.A. in Graphic Design/Visual Communication, or, Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design (degree must be awarded by August 19, 2013).* Expertise with current design related software including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects.* Evidence of appropriate professional and/or creative activity in graphic design.Preferred Qualifications:* Demonstrated effectiveness in college teaching.* Evidence of excellent communication skills.* Evidence of professional achievement in graphic design.* Evidence of basic web design competencies.* Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.Application Procedure:To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website or directly at:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mankato/default.cfmA complete online application will include the following attachments:* Cover Letter* Resme/Curriculum Vitae (must include a link to a web-based portofolio of your work, and the work of your students)* Contact information for three (3) references* Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree* A written statement of your teaching philosophy* In addition to the online attachments listed above, please have three (3), current, professional letters of reference mailed directly to: Minnesota State University Mankato, Graphic Design Search Committee, 136 Nelson Hall, Mankato MN 56001.Links:* Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at:http://w.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/index.html* Additional Information:http://w.mnsu.eduNOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment. This document can be made available in alternative formats such as large print, Braille or audio tape by calling 1(8) MnSCU-4-U. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Employment Opportunities is available on the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities web site:http://w.mnscu.edu/about/jobopportunities/index.html

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