Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Fall 2024
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 24, 2024
Description
The College of Architecture and Design at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor to teach in the Graphic Design program beginning August 1, 2024. The successful candidate will join colleagues in the Graphic Design program in the School of Design. We seek applicants who can build upon and broaden the expertise that currently exists across the Graphic Design faculty. Candidates should have a terminal Graphic Design degree (MFA, MGD, or MDes with a design emphasis or equivalent). The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Job Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will join Graphic Design colleagues as part of a progressive design education environment. With a teaching load of two courses per semester, this individual will contribute to the continued growth and development of the undergraduate curriculum. The candidate must be capable of teaching across all levels in the undergraduate BFA and bring an interest in curriculum development. In addition, the faculty member will be expected to pursue an active research agenda as required in a Research 1 institution and conduct service activities on both the School, College, and University level.
The School of Design, situated within the College of Architecture and Design, encompasses a dynamic academic environment, alongside the Schools of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture. This position offers a distinctive opportunity for candidates with an interest in pioneering cross-disciplinary research initiatives. Within both the College and the School, there exists a nurturing and collaborative atmosphere that fosters faculty development, enabling designers to contribute significantly to research, teaching, and public engagement.
The College of Architecture and Design is committed to staying on the leading edge of technology and innovation. The candidate joining our team will receive a generous start-up package and have access to state-of-the-art technology and resources. Resources available to the college include the Digital Futures Lab, an AR/VR/XR design studio and the Fab Lab, an expansive 22,000 sq ft. production facility equipped with an array of analog and digital fabrication tools. These facilities also include a Robotics Lab dedicated to design automation. In addition, the college supports the School of Design with the creation and maintenance of a full graphic design print production lab and support for national and international student field trips and classes.
About the UTK and Knoxville
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is an R1, land-grant institution with very high research activity including considerable emphasis on community engagement. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville community has more than 33,000 students from around the country and the world. Known as the “Maker City,” Knoxville is the third largest city in the state with a metro population of over 800,000 people, and is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Atlanta, Nashville, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, active neighborhoods, and eclectic cultural activities, restaurants, and shopping.
Qualifications
The Assistant Professor of Graphic Design will be an integral member of the School of Design faculty; therefore, the candidate should exhibit the following to be considered eligible:
Required qualifications:
Applicants must provide evidence of:
The successful candidate should:
Applications will receive fullest consideration if submitted by priority deadline of January 2, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.
Please submit the following application materials in the form of a single PDF (no larger than 15 MB) to http://apply.interfolio.com/50584984.
To see what students are up to in the School of Design see our Instagram @utkschoolofdesign. For more information on the College of Architecture and Design see: archdesign.utk.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equity & Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or oed@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 E.J. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.
The College of Architecture and Design at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor to teach in the Graphic Design program beginning August 1, 2024. The successful candidate will join colleagues in the Graphic Design program in the School of Design. We seek applicants who can build upon and broaden the expertise that currently exists across the Graphic Design faculty. Candidates should have a terminal Graphic Design degree (MFA, MGD, or MDes with a design emphasis or equivalent). The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Job Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will join Graphic Design colleagues as part of a progressive design education environment. With a teaching load of two courses per semester, this individual will contribute to the continued growth and development of the undergraduate curriculum. The candidate must be capable of teaching across all levels in the undergraduate BFA and bring an interest in curriculum development. In addition, the faculty member will be expected to pursue an active research agenda as required in a Research 1 institution and conduct service activities on both the School, College, and University level.
The School of Design, situated within the College of Architecture and Design, encompasses a dynamic academic environment, alongside the Schools of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture. This position offers a distinctive opportunity for candidates with an interest in pioneering cross-disciplinary research initiatives. Within both the College and the School, there exists a nurturing and collaborative atmosphere that fosters faculty development, enabling designers to contribute significantly to research, teaching, and public engagement.
The College of Architecture and Design is committed to staying on the leading edge of technology and innovation. The candidate joining our team will receive a generous start-up package and have access to state-of-the-art technology and resources. Resources available to the college include the Digital Futures Lab, an AR/VR/XR design studio and the Fab Lab, an expansive 22,000 sq ft. production facility equipped with an array of analog and digital fabrication tools. These facilities also include a Robotics Lab dedicated to design automation. In addition, the college supports the School of Design with the creation and maintenance of a full graphic design print production lab and support for national and international student field trips and classes.
About the UTK and Knoxville
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is an R1, land-grant institution with very high research activity including considerable emphasis on community engagement. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville community has more than 33,000 students from around the country and the world. Known as the “Maker City,” Knoxville is the third largest city in the state with a metro population of over 800,000 people, and is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Atlanta, Nashville, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, active neighborhoods, and eclectic cultural activities, restaurants, and shopping.
Qualifications
The Assistant Professor of Graphic Design will be an integral member of the School of Design faculty; therefore, the candidate should exhibit the following to be considered eligible:
Required qualifications:
Applicants must provide evidence of:
- Terminal degree in Graphic Design (i.e., MFA, MGD, MDes in Graphic Design) or in a related discipline, by appointment start date
- Demonstrated record of creative research/activity
- Demonstrated ability to teach Graphic Design courses at the university level
The successful candidate should:
- Demonstrate commitment to research
- Demonstrate commitment to professional experience in design practice
- Demonstrate ability to teach across the curriculum from introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels courses
- Demonstrate ability to teach additional courses depending on area(s) of specialization
- Demonstrate knowledge of emerging technologies that are grounded in contemporary concepts, principles, and/or design practices
Applications will receive fullest consideration if submitted by priority deadline of January 2, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.
Please submit the following application materials in the form of a single PDF (no larger than 15 MB) to http://apply.interfolio.com/50584984.
- Letter of interest describing your qualifications
- Curriculum Vita
- Research/creative activity statement
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Complete contact information for three references
- Digital portfolio of work
- Digital portfolio of student work, if applicable
To see what students are up to in the School of Design see our Instagram @utkschoolofdesign. For more information on the College of Architecture and Design see: archdesign.utk.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equity & Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or oed@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 E.J. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.
