Southern Graphics Council International
Assistant Professor of Art & Design - Digital Media/Graphic Design
Southern Graphics Council International, Macomb, Illinois, United States, 61455
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Assistant Professor of Art & Design - Digital Media/Graphic Design Location:
1 University Circle/Garwood Hall 32 Macomb IL 61455, US
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach introductory to advanced courses in graphic design, typography, interactive design, and digital media to BA and BFA undergraduate students. Continue contributing to the field of graphic design/digital media through creative/research/professional work and activities. Other responsibilities include maintaining the computer lab, developing and assessing the graphic design/digital media curriculum, recruiting students, and serving on departmental, college, and university committees.
RANK & SALARY:
Assistant Professor, tenure track. 9-month position; $7242 per month.
Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/. Negotiable, commensurate with experience.
Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.
For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.
For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at HR-Benefits@wiu.edu or by calling 309-298-1971.
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A terminal graduate degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital or new media, or a related discipline; candidates whose terminal degree is outside design need to demonstrate academic experience in creative disciplines. Specific degree discipline is less important than references and the portfolio of publishing / exhibition / professional work.
Candidates must be proficient with the Macintosh platform and current/emerging software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching.
Experience teaching college-level courses in art and design.
A record of professional experience in the design industry.
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
Additional Information:
THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Art & Design has 8 full-time faculty members providing instruction to approximately 70 majors and approximately 15 minors.
Degrees offered include a BFA in Art with Options in Art Studio, Graphic Design, and Art Teacher Education and a BA in Art with Options in Art Studio and Graphic Design. Art Studio specializations include Ceramics, Digital Photography, Drawing/Painting, Metals/Jewelry, Printmaking, and Sculpture.
The Department of Art & Design plays a crucial role in the visual arts culture of the campus, community, and region. The department and the University Art Gallery regularly invite international, national, and regionally recognized artists to campus for exhibitions, workshops, and lectures. The department and its faculty actively promote the visual arts throughout the university and regional community.
Our art studio students are prepared to pursue graduate level programs or enter the professional world of art. Students are frequently admitted to national, recognized graduate level programs, many with scholarships and/or assistantships.
The Department of Art & Design is NASAD accredited. For more information about the Department of Art & Design, please visit our website: http://www.wiu.edu/cofac/art
Company About WIU
Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.
Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).
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Assistant Professor of Art & Design - Digital Media/Graphic Design Location:
1 University Circle/Garwood Hall 32 Macomb IL 61455, US
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach introductory to advanced courses in graphic design, typography, interactive design, and digital media to BA and BFA undergraduate students. Continue contributing to the field of graphic design/digital media through creative/research/professional work and activities. Other responsibilities include maintaining the computer lab, developing and assessing the graphic design/digital media curriculum, recruiting students, and serving on departmental, college, and university committees.
RANK & SALARY:
Assistant Professor, tenure track. 9-month position; $7242 per month.
Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/. Negotiable, commensurate with experience.
Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.
For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.
For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at HR-Benefits@wiu.edu or by calling 309-298-1971.
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A terminal graduate degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital or new media, or a related discipline; candidates whose terminal degree is outside design need to demonstrate academic experience in creative disciplines. Specific degree discipline is less important than references and the portfolio of publishing / exhibition / professional work.
Candidates must be proficient with the Macintosh platform and current/emerging software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching.
Experience teaching college-level courses in art and design.
A record of professional experience in the design industry.
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
Additional Information:
THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Art & Design has 8 full-time faculty members providing instruction to approximately 70 majors and approximately 15 minors.
Degrees offered include a BFA in Art with Options in Art Studio, Graphic Design, and Art Teacher Education and a BA in Art with Options in Art Studio and Graphic Design. Art Studio specializations include Ceramics, Digital Photography, Drawing/Painting, Metals/Jewelry, Printmaking, and Sculpture.
The Department of Art & Design plays a crucial role in the visual arts culture of the campus, community, and region. The department and the University Art Gallery regularly invite international, national, and regionally recognized artists to campus for exhibitions, workshops, and lectures. The department and its faculty actively promote the visual arts throughout the university and regional community.
Our art studio students are prepared to pursue graduate level programs or enter the professional world of art. Students are frequently admitted to national, recognized graduate level programs, many with scholarships and/or assistantships.
The Department of Art & Design is NASAD accredited. For more information about the Department of Art & Design, please visit our website: http://www.wiu.edu/cofac/art
Company About WIU
Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.
Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).
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