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Assistant Professor Art/Graphic Design
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Position Number: 5904926
Location: Statesboro, GA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Graphic Design

Assistant Professor Art/Graphic Design

Job ID: 280467
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) provides students with an innovative student-centered curriculum that incorporates relevant technologies and interdisciplinary approaches to educate students with the requisite professional practices for leadership and collaboration in successful careers in art and design fields. BFSDoArt promotes life-long learning and academic excellence in an open and inclusive environment by developing transferable technical and research skills, specialized knowledge in discipline-specific areas, and communication of ideas by producing original creative works, scholarship, or pedagogy to cultivate discovery and innovation in the fields of art, design, or art education.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design prepares students to conceive and design visual communications and systems within a rapidly evolving technological context by providing skills to critically analyze design problems through comprehensive research and arrive at creative solutions using functional knowledge of professional design practices and processes. This degree and associated internships prepare students for professional careers in visual communication fields or graduate school.

To indicate achievement, Bachelor of Fine Arts students in Graphic Design create a body of creative work for exhibition and write a supporting creative brief. These indicate skills and knowledge competency in their communication of creative scholarship. This student-centered degree program mission reflects the University's mission and values: collaboration, academic excellence, discovery and innovation, openness and inclusion, integrity to promote academic distinction, and student and alumni success in the graphic design profession. The BFA in Graphic Design supports student success by encouraging the free exchange of ideas, creating experiential learning opportunities, and fostering agency in creative scholarship.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chair of the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art, an Assistant Professor teaching in the Graphic Design program is required to teach undergraduate courses in Graphic Design, maintain an active creative practice/research agenda, and participate in departmental, college, and university service activities. Teaching takes place within a graphic design program that imbues students with a strong understanding of history, theory, and contemporary graphic design practice through a sequential curriculum of studio courses that blend academic research and practical, real-world application. In addition, assistant professors are expected to hold office hours on campus, attend all program and departmental meetings, serve on departmental committees, assist with student recruitment, participate in campus ceremonies, and contribute to student assessment. This position is a tenure-track, academic year, 10-month appointment. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

Terminal degree (PhD/MFA/MGD/MDes) in Graphic Design or a closely related field, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Graphic Design, earned by August 1, 2025.

Demonstrated ability to teach at all levels of an undergraduate Graphic Design program.

Strong understanding of graphic design history, theory, and contemporary practice.

Demonstrated record of creative work and/or research in Graphic Design.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Two or more years of full-time, university-level teaching experience.

Expertise in one of the following areas: UI/UX/IxD, data visualization, motion graphics, or exhibition design.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; samples of creative work in the form of a digital portfolio or portfolio website; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled. Screening of applications begins February 3, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2025.

Contact Information

Jason Murdock

jmurdock@georgiasouthern.edu

(912) 478-5167

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/degrees/bachelor-of-fine-arts-graphic-design. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check

Standard + Education

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=280467&PostingSeq=1