{"id":21052,"date":"2021-02-03T09:01:32","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T14:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2021\/02\/03\/job-tenure-track-position-in-emerging-creative-technologies\/"},"modified":"2021-02-03T09:01:32","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T14:01:32","slug":"job-tenure-track-position-in-emerging-creative-technologies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2021\/02\/03\/job-tenure-track-position-in-emerging-creative-technologies\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB: Tenure Track Position in Emerging Creative Technologies"},"content":{"rendered":"

https:\/\/jobs.hrc.pdx.edu\/postings\/33998<\/a><\/p>\n

Position Number: D96123
\nJob Title: Assistant Professor of Graphic Design with a Focus in Emerging Creative Technologies
\nDepartment: School of Art + Design
\nFTE: 1.0 benefits
\nJob Type: Tenure Track
\nPosted Date:
\nPosition Summary:
\nThe College of the Arts (COTA) and The School of Art + Design at Portland State University invite
\napplications for an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design with a Focus on Emerging Creative Technologies,
\ncommencing Fall 2021. This is a tenure-track, 1.0 FTE, 9-month position.
\nIn conjunction with the Graphic Design faculty and the School Director, this position will be primarily
\nresponsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining courses that focus on emerging technologies in
\nGraphic Design in the School of Art + Design. The School of Art + Design seeks candidates who are
\nengaged makers with a strong record of professional practice\/research. A successful candidate will
\ndemonstrate an expansive view of the field of graphic design, a connection to contemporary and
\nemerging practices, and the ability to stay current in the latest design methods, technologies, and
\nplatforms that engage students in productive online learning. In addition to teaching, the position entails
\nparticipating in curricular development, playing a leadership role in the Graphic Design program, and
\nsupporting the program\u2019s events and activities.
\nAbout the Graphic Design Area:
\nPSU Graphic Design\u2019s mission is to foster the development of strong and engaged communication
\ndesigners. PSU\u2019s Graphic Design program equips students to conquer creative challenges with a breadth
\nof technical and artistic skills. Our program prepares students to be exploratory, experimental,
\ncollaborative graphic designers who can thrive in today\u2019s world.
\nThe faculty in the design program at Portland State University are active makers as well as educators.
\nThrough their efforts and connections, Portland State\u2019s graphic design students become part of the larger
\ndesign community.
\nThe graphic design program at PSU draws its strength from its location within an expanded School of Art +
\nDesign and a large research university. PSU.GD<\/a>\u2019s curriculum is informed by proximity to programs such as
\nMFAs in Studio and Social Practice and BFA in Art Practice. Students have the opportunity to collaborate
\nacross programs and take advantage of facilities and lecture series outside of the PSU.GD<\/a> offerings.
\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
\n\u2022 Teach 28 credits per year as determined by Director. A typical teaching load will be 7 4-credit
\ncourses in the graphic design area.
\n\u2022 Professional activities of a scholarly nature are expected.
\n\u2022 Advising students.
\n\u2022 Departmental, university and community service.
\n\u2022 Working with other design faculty on program and curricular development.<\/p>\n

Required \/ Minimum Qualifications:
\n\u2022 MFA or equivalent terminal degree in graphic design, new media\/multimedia, or closely related
\nfield.
\n\u2022 Research and\/or strong professional accomplishments in graphic, interaction, and experience
\ndesign (and\/or related fields).
\n\u2022 Teaching experience at the university level.
\n\u2022 High level and up-to-date skills in design software\/tools and creative technologies.
\n\u2022 A proficiency in graphic design concepts and practice, including typography, conceptual problem
\nsolving, etc.
\nPreferred Qualifications:
\n\u2022 Experience in diversity and equity design, 3-D modeling\/printing, experience design,
\nmicrocontrollers, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, extended reality, and
\nmixed reality, UX prototyping tools, coding.
\n\u2022 A background working in a collaborative educational environment.
\n\u2022 A demonstrated ability to interface with Art Practice, and other areas in the College of the Arts
\nand beyond. As an expert in new media content creation and production, this individual will aid
\ncollaborative efforts across the university to build and support knowledge in emerging
\ntechnologies.
\n\u2022 A background in grant writing and willingness to pursue external funding resources.
\nKey Cultural Competencies:
\n\u2022 Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
\n\u2022 Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs,
\nbehaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
\n\u2022 Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and
\ninclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
\n\u2022 Adheres to all PSU\u2019s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment
\nand the Professional Standards of Conduct.
\nCompensation:
\nThe annual salary rate for this position will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and
\nabilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
\nPSU\u2019s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and
\nvacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon
\nPublic Universities.
\nPlease visit the Total Compensation Calculator to see the added value of PSU\u2019s employee benefits.
\nTo Apply:
\nPlease Submit:
\n\u2022 Cover letter.
\n\u2022 CV\/Resume.
\n\u2022 Teaching Philosophy.
\n\u2022 Statement of Research Interest.
\n\u2022 PDF of 10 Images of Student work (Upload to \u201cOther 2\u201d).
\n\u2022 Link to Website or Design Portfolio.
\n\u2022 Evidence of on-line teaching (Upload to \u201cOther 4\u201d).
\n\u2022 Name and full contact information for three Professional References.<\/p>\n

The cover letter should address relevant teaching experience, areas of teaching interest and availability.
\nThe \u201cPDF of 10 Images of student work with course and assignment information\u201d should be uploaded to
\n\u201cOther 2\u201d section. The \u201cevidence of on-line teaching\u201d such as course syllabi and assignments should be
\nuploaded to \u201cOther 4\u201d section.
\nReview of applications will begin February 26th, 2021 and will continue until the finalists are identified.
\nIncomplete applications will not be reviewed. For further information, please contact Kate Bingaman Burt
\nat kate or (503) 725-3324.
\nFor additional information about this position please view the job posting at:
\nhttps:\/\/jobs.hrc.pdx.edu\/postings\/33998<\/a><\/p>\n

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications<\/p>\n

from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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