Assoc. Professor - Communication jobs in Rockford, IL

Working Position Title Assistant Professor for Visual Communication (6679)
Classification Title Assistant Professor
Position Number 00006679
Posting Date 08/28/2023
Closing Date
Priority Review Date 10/22/2023
Business Unit Description Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Exempt
Job Code 2000
Union Representation Union
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department School of Art and Design
College/Unit College of V & P A Dean
Division Academic Division
Location AB 216
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page www.niu.edu/art

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching a variety of introductory through advanced level design courses in the Visual Communication program, as assigned.
• Maintaining an ongoing record of research and artistry.
• Performing professional and university service.
• Engaging in meaningful service to the Visual Communication department, as assigned.
• Mentoring and training part-time faculty.
• Participating in the assessment of student work.
• Collaborating with faculty in the development of the program, curriculum content and pedagogy to ensure the quality of the student experience.
• Able to perform assigned departmental responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Either a terminal degree (M.F.A.) in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Interactive Design or equivalent field of study from an accredited university at time of appointment OR at least five years of professional design industry experience.
  • Candidates with a terminal degree must have at least two years of professional design industry experience.

• All candidates must have at least two years of experience teaching graphic design courses, or related courses at the university level (this may include graduate teaching assistantships).

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of emerging technologies that are grounded in contemporary concepts, principles, design practices, and current software tools.
• Ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, creative and scholarly activities, teaching, advising and service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency and expertise in at least two design disciplines, such as: identity design, package design, motion graphic design, video production and editing, interactive design, and UI/UX design, and design research methodologies.
• Administrative experience.
• Experience as a mentor and advisor of students.
• Record of ongoing participation in professional organizations.
• Ablility to collaborate in curricular development that integrates current practices from the visual communication industry with a cross-disciplinary approach.

Physical Demands Summary

Anticipated Appointment Start Date August 16, 2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 0.75
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Salary $70,000
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $3,888
Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

• A cover letter (400 words max) that describes how the candidate's teaching experience, industry experience, and research interests align with the responsibilities and qualifications articulated in the position description.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• List of 3-5 professional references. Please include the name, name of organization & title (if applicable), mailing address, e-mail, phone, and affiliation for each reference.
• Diversity Statement.
• Statement of Design Philosophy.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
• A PDF Portfolio of the candidate's recent work consisting of 10-20 design projects (with labels and a brief description) with links to online content: websites, interactive designs, and videos).
• A PDF teaching portfolio of the candidate's students' work consisting of 20 digital images (labeled) with links to video or interactive content.
• Course syllabi and assignments for student work shown in the teaching portfolio.
• Student evaluations for classes taught by the candidate (if available).
• An unofficial transcript showing the highest degree earned by the candidate (official transcripts will be required upon hire).

Special Instructions

• Finalists (individuals who are invited to on-campus interviews) for the position will be required to provide three letters of recommendation specifically for this position.
• Finalists are expected to make a scholarly presentation to an audience of faculty, staff, and students, and to interact with students.

Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/73389
Is Background Check Required Yes
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