Job Summary

The Department of Art and Design invites applications for Assistant Professor of Practice in Graphic Design beginning August 2024. This position will teach all levels of undergraduate Graphic Design, participate in departmental meetings and engage with the greater academic and professional communities.

Qualifications

A Masters of Fine Art in Graphic Design or related field with a minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience in a college or university setting as well as industry experience in graphic design and management is required. The department values sharing practical experience with our students in such areas as graphic design as a problem-solving medium of communication and social engagement, the history and contemporary practice of graphic design, as well as the practical and theoretical implications of new and emerging technologies. This position will teach in the areas of, but not limited to, traditional graphic design, typography, production techniques, multimedia and related technologies, and proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Position is contingent upon available funding and satisfactory background check.

The Department

The Department of Art and Design is a vibrant department of active art professionals and scholars and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Housed in the well-equipped Visual Arts Building, students benefit from studying with artistically active faculty who exhibit regionally, nationally, and internationally. The department is staffed by seven tenured, two tenure-track faculty, four senior lecturers, one lecturer, and thirteen limited-term lecturers. The Department of Art and Design enrolls more than 300 majors in curricula leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Art; Bachelor of Arts in Art Education; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with concentrations in, Ceramics, Drawing, Imaging and Photography, Painting, Printmaking, Metalsmithing, Sculpture; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Web Design with elective studies in Information Technology; or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design.

The University

Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering 25 graduate and over 100 prestigious Purdue University undergraduate degrees and certificates. More than 10,000 students of diverse ages, races and nationalities belong to the PFW family. The 594 ‐ acre campus in Fort Wayne is home to over 7,000 degree ‐ seeking undergraduate and graduate students. Through PFW’s partnerships with area high schools, almost 3,000 high school students take dual ‐ credit courses, simultaneously earning both high school and college credits. PFW is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about us at PFW.edu.

Application Process

The department is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including research, teaching and service/engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

Screening will begin November 30, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, artist/designer statement, a website or pdf with a portfolio of your work (20 images) and pdf portfolio of student work (20 images) and contact information for three references to https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FW-Faculty/7720100. All candidates invited for a campus interview will be expected to do a 45-60 minute instructional student presentation.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Purdue University Fort Wayne will not provide visa sponsorship for this position