Job: Visual Communication Lecturer UMiami

Description:

The University of Miami School of Communication is seeking an experienced

infographics/data visualization practitioner to join the School’s faculty

as a lecturer beginning in the Spring or Fall 2011 semester. The successful

candidate will have exceptional university teaching experience,

award-winning media experience and a national or international reputation

in the field. Candidate must have a master’s degree in a related field of

study as well as appropriate professional and academic experience. A

combination of five years of fulltime academic or professional experience

is required. The ideal candidate will have experience with 2D and 3D design

and graphics applications including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash and

Autodesk Maya (or similar software programs). The candidate will work with

the journalism and visual journalism faculty members to develop courses for

undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of web design, online

infographics and data visualization.



The position entails teaching up to six classes per academic year. Salary

is competitive and commensurate with experience.



Review of applications will begin Nov. 1, 2010. Interested and qualified

candidates should send a cover letter, a resume that includes a minimum of

three references and a portfolio or preferably a link to their online

portfolio to: Rich Beckman Chair, Design Search Committee Knight Chair in

Visual Journalism University of Miami, School of Communication P.O. Box

248127 Coral Gables, Florida 33124-2105 rbeckman@miami.edu Work:

305-284-2726 Fax: 305-284-5205 Cell: 305-213-5377.



The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive

benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.