Instructor of Graphic Design & Digital Media
University of North Florida

Job Title:

Instructor of Graphic Design & Digital Media

312840

B08550

Faculty 9-10 Months

N/A

Full-Time

Regular

9 months

No

Varies

Art and Design

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Academic Affairs - DIV

College of Arts and Sciences

$52,000 to Negotiable

Annually

In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

The Department of Art and Design at the University of North Florida invites
applications for an instructor position in Graphic Design and Digital Media to
begin in August of 2024.

The University of North Florida's Department of Art and Design is an
accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art
and Design. The Department comprises six major areas of undergraduate
study: Art History, Ceramics, Graphic Design and Digital Media,
Painting/Drawing/Printmaking, Photography, and Sculpture. The Department
expands learning opportunities for students and provides professional
enrichment for faculty and staff through a partnership with the Museum of
Contemporary Art in downtown Jacksonville, a cultural institute of UNF. In
addition, the Department maintains an extensive permanent teaching
collection of approximately 500 works by world-renowned artists.
The Graphic Design and Digital Media (GDDM) program is a competitive
limited-access BFA program of study that prepares students for professional
practice in visual communication. The curriculum emphasizes design process
and principles, technical skills and production methods, and research-driven
problem-solving that considers social impact as well as commercial potential.
Coursework focuses on print publications, branding and identity programs,
typographic design, packaging, UI/UX, and screen-based experiences. UNF
faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic
excellence in all phases of instruction.

The GDDM program seeks a graphic design instructor to teach primarily
foundation-level design and technical courses. Upper-level specialty courses
may be assigned when needed. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic
about working with pre-majors to help them develop the fundamental skills
necessary for success and advancement in the GDDM program. We're
looking for someone who brings their own creative experience and
professional expertise into the classroom, and who is dedicated to
integrating new technology into the curriculum in innovative ways.

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Expert knowledge of design principles, typography, layout, and process-in
both print and digital media-is required. Candidates must show evidence of
advanced technical and production skills using the most current Macintosh
operating system, Adobe Creative Cloud, and other design-related software.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organization skills are essential.
A minimum MA from an accredited institution in graphic design or a related
field is required at the time of appointment in August of 2024. An MFA from
an accredited institution in graphic design is preferred. This is an instructor
position with a path for promotion and a renewable contract. In addition to a
4/4 teaching load, instructors are required to participate in service to the
department and university.

The ideal candidate will hold an MFA from an accredited institution in graphic
design or a related field, three or more years of college-level teaching
experience or graphic design industry work experience, and a background in
motion, web, application, interaction or emerging media design.

Background Check: This position requires a level II background check, which includes fingerprinting. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

N/A

N/A

08/05/2024

09/15/2023

01/19/2024

01/15/2024

Yes

Beth Nabi, 904-620-1767

Jenny Hager

N/A

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload
supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for
this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the
required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you
submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will
receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your
records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Search Chair, Beth Nabi, beth.nabi@unf.edu or 904-620-1767Initial review of applications will begin on February 06,2024.
If you are invited to campus, you must have 3 original letters of references
and official transcript mailed to the Department of Art and Design before
your on-campus visit.
Please submit the following as a PDF as part of the online application:
1. a cover letter detailing your professional activity and how it resonates with
the position criteria
2. a statement of teaching philosophy
3. curriculum vitae
4. unofficial transcripts (finalists will be required to submit official transcripts)
5. portfolio of personal/professional work (labeled), no more than 20
examples (uploaded under document type "portfolio")
6. portfolio of student work (labeled), no more than 20 examples (uploaded
under document type "media file")
7. example of a course syllabus, course assignments
8. A list of three references with contact information (uploaded under
document type "Department Specific'1
Please address all questions to the search committee chair Beth Nabi, beth.nabi@unf.edu
or 904-620-1767

https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/25404