Employment Opportunities

The Department of Art at Kansas State University is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

For more information & to apply:
https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-manhattan-kansas-united-states-56e34868-5e22-4372-a51b-ee0bd93cbcbc

About This Role

The Department of Art at Kansas State University is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Visual Communication Design, with a creative research and/or industry trajectory in an area of digital design. This could include (but is not limited to) areas of interaction, user interface, user experience, web and mobile, information visualization, or motion design.

The ideal candidate will combine strong teaching of core design fundamentals such as typography and composition, with robust experience in an area of digital design.

VCD faculty at K-State generally work with students at all levels of the undergraduate design curriculum, as well as departmental graduate students, with a typical teaching load of 2/3. K-State is an R1 research university; faculty are expected to maintain a healthy creative research and/or industry practice. Teaching summer courses under a separate contract is possible for those who might wish to do so.

The successful candidate will also possess excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills, with an interest in engaging with communities and opportunities found in the context of a large research university.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop course curricula and teach undergraduate courses in visual communication design, including digital design
• Integrate introductory and advanced digital design techniques and industry standards into course content and assignments
• Foster an engaging learning environment and student community
• Advise and mentor students on academic projects, design portfolios, and career development
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to enhance the department’s design initiatives
• Participate in departmental meetings, faculty committees and governance, and university events
• Conduct professional practice and/or other research relevant to design, contributing

About Us

The Department of Art in the College of Arts and Sciences is renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and research. Our community values high-quality teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and world-class research, creating a dynamic environment for students, faculty, and the broader community and economy of the Kansas region.

This position is on-site. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or terminal degree in Design or a related field
• Expertise in an area of digital design, with a strong portfolio that demonstrates proficiency with design fundamentals, methods, tools, and technologies
• Track record of effective teaching of design concepts and techniques at the university level
• Ability to integrate contemporary design practices and methods into teaching and research
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
• Teaching experience beyond graduate school preferred, but not required

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• A letter of interest
• CV, including creative projects / professional practice / publications
• A brief statement of research and creative plans
• A brief statement of teaching philosophy, with descriptions of 2-3 courses taught and / or proposed
• A portfolio (pdf or link) showcasing recent work and/or creative research
• A portfolio (pdf or link) of student work, including project description, intended outcomes or other relevant parameters
• Names and contact details for 5 references

Screening of Applications Begins: January 10th and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range: $62,000-$65,000 

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Associate Professor, Book Arts & Graphic Design, The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)

For more information and to apply:

https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Associate-Professor--Book-Arts---Graphic-Design_R0141371

Contact information:

Search Committee Chair: Professor Eunkang Koh, ekoh@unr.edu

Search Coordinator: Deirdre Reid, Administrative Assistant, Department of Art, Art History & Design deirdrer@unr.edu  (775) 784-6682

The University of Nevada, Reno, Department of Art, Art History & Design announces a new full-time, tenured faculty position for an Associate Professor to begin the fall semester of 2025. This position leads the department’s Book and Publication Arts curriculum and manages the Black Rock Press, a facility with an established and ambitious publication and outreach program. The position will also contribute to the teaching and research in Graphic Design by offering experience and insight into type design, typesetting, printing and book publication, with expertise that uses and integrates digital and analog processes.

Tenure-track faculty members in the department will maintain an active research agenda and typically have a 2-3 teaching load. The primary assignment encompasses research 40%, teaching 40% and service 20%. The successful candidate will help to advise undergraduate minors in Book Arts and contribute to the department’s interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs in Art and Graphic Design. The preferred candidate is someone who has a BFA or MFA in Graphic Design, and/or an extensive record of Graphic Design industry experience. Candidates must demonstrate a broad knowledge of book and publication arts, and demonstrate an eagerness to work within a small, dynamic department of scholars, artists, and designers.

The Department of Art, Art History and Design has approximately 300 majors across undergraduate and graduate programs of which nearly a third are Graphic Design majors. The position works as the head of Black Rock Press and supervises one Graduate teaching assistant and student workers to maintain its day-to-day operations.

The Associate Professor of Book Arts & Graphic Design will be based in Black Rock Press and oversee activities that include:

• Teaching Book & Publication Arts
• Design and production of books, broadsides, and printed ephemera
• Oversee the Parley Project, including the Redfield book arts fellowship
• Engage the community and help fundraise for the continuation and longevity of press activities, including the fellowship
• Oversee the maintenance of Black Rock Press’s facility and equipment, through the supervision and direction of GTAs, student workers and volunteers
• Maintain and promote inventory, sales, and shipping of BRP publications

Any tasks carried out during off-contract days in the Black Rock Press will be by agreement with the chair and compensated either through overload pay or a 10th month stipend. 

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have an MFA, at least three years of teaching experience and an extensive and established record of research.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate must have an MFA. The preferred candidates will have extensive experience working within a press environment, hold an BFA or MFA in Graphic Design and/or have experience working in publishing or the graphic design industry. The person will demonstrate knowledge of type design and typesetting across analog and digital processes. This experience would enable them to teach both introductory and advanced courses and have skills in the Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).

Compensation Grade

Associate Professor - Tenure-Track, B-contract, 9-month   

Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University.  With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

About the Department

The Department of Art, Art History & Design at the University of Nevada, Reno, offers a B.A. and a minor in Art History as well as undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a range of fine art emphases including Book Arts, Ceramics, Digital Media, Drawing, Graphic Arts, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. The Department of Art, Art History & Design functions within the School of the Arts and the College of Liberal Arts, which provides a focused environment emphasizing critical perspectives and historical knowledge leading to an informed appreciation of the world’s artistic potential. Additional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within the College of Liberal Arts include work with the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, the Museum Studies minor, the Gender, Race, and Identity (GRI) Department, and the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies. University of Nevada is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to diversity. We welcome applications from individuals who have a lived understanding and experience of the Americas.

The University of Nevada, Reno, is the State of Nevada’s historic land-grant institution, founded in 1874, and is home to approximately 21,000 students, including nearly 3,000 graduate students. The University is currently classified as a Carnegie R1, “Very High Research Activity,” and offers an array of degree programs at all levels. The Reno-Tahoe region hosts an active arts community with the University, the Nevada Museum of Art, and a wide range of independent arts institutions. Nestled in the valley of the Truckee River on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, Reno offers an excellent quality of life. The University of Nevada, Reno, campus is roughly an hour away from Lake Tahoe with close proximity to the Black Rock Desert, Yosemite and Lassen National Parks, Napa and Sonoma, Sacramento, and the Bay Area. Additional programmatic information can be found here: www.unr.edu/art.