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Job Title

Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Art, Theatre & Dance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

POSITION:

Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, full-time, tenure-track, 9-month appointment, beginning August 2024.

The Department of Art, Theatre and Dance at West Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Graphic Design position to begin in August 2024 based on budget approval. A terminal degree (MFA) in Graphic Design or a related field is required, and professional experience is preferred. This position requires the ability to teach across the field of graphic design, as well as other courses appropriate to the candidate’s expertise and the program’s needs, like typography, animation, UX/UI, web design, illustration, new media and studio art foundations. Appropriate levels of teaching effectiveness, professional creative activity, and service will be necessary for promotion and/or tenure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position requires a 3/3 teaching load in a variety of graphic design courses, based on experience, qualifications and department need. In addition, it will be expected that the successful candidate assists with student advising, recruitment of prospective students, helps maintain and oversee the operation of all digital media and graphic design spaces, and serves the department, college and university as needed.

INSTITUTION:

Located in Canyon and Amarillo, West Texas A&M University is a nationally-ranked, regional, comprehensive university offering degrees through the doctoral level to an enrollment of over 9,000 students. WTAMU is a member of the Texas A&M University System. The Art program is housed within the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance, with approximately 100 undergraduate and graduate art majors. The Art program offers a BA/BS degree with emphases in studio art/management, art education and art history, BFA degrees in studio art and graphic design, and an MFA degree in Studio Art. Studio art disciplines include Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Digital Art, Ceramics, and Sculpture. The Art program thrives in a rich art community that includes the Amarillo Museum of Art, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, and many local galleries. Faculty, students and visiting artists in the department are served by the Dord Fitz Formal Art Gallery, as well as auxiliary gallery space in Amarillo for students. Recent graduates of the program have become successful artists, designers, educators, artist assistants, and museum/gallery employees in both regional and national art centers.

RANK/SALARY:

9-month, tenure-track position, benefits eligible. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A terminal degree (MFA) in Graphic Design or a related field is required. The successful candidate will be able to show demonstrated teaching success in graphic design courses and have some professional experience as a graphic designer. A teaching or professional background in typography, illustration, animation, UX/UI, web design, new media and/or studio art are preferred, as practical knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Two years of teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants for this position will apply online at https://jobs.wtamu.edu. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, portfolio (PDF or portfolio website link), transcripts and contact information for three professional references. A portfolio of student work is also encouraged.

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu .

DEADLINE:

For optimal consideration, application materials should be received no later than June 1, 2024, after which applicant screening will begin. The position will remain open until filled. For questions, please email the Art program director and search committee chair, Jon Revett, at jrevett@wtamu.edu.

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

West Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin or veteran status. For all employment-related notices/policies, please visit https://www.wtamu.edu/administration/human-resources-employment.aspx.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.

WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.

At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits

West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.