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Job Title

Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

School of Arts, Media, & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Art & Design at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Graphic Design to begin Fall 2025. The department seeks a motivated and collaborative educator and practicing designer with experience teaching within a comprehensive, practice-based graphic design program committed to engaging in service activity with university and professional communities. The teaching load will consist of 2 courses per semester with one 3 course semester every two years and with release for research, scholarly, and/or creative activity.

The Department of Art & Design is dedicated to cross-disciplinary, collaborative initiatives, enriching our community, and mentoring students to be professionally driven artists, designers, scholars, and creative leaders. The Department of Art & Design offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts with Teacher Certification, and Master of Fine Arts. The Weil Gallery is located on campus in the Center for the Arts building, while the future Downtown Gallery will occupy an off-campus facility located at 223 N. Chaparral St. Convenient access to the metropolitan centers of Houston, San Antonio, and Austin provides further opportunities for cultural enrichment.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications:

• MFA (Master of Fine Arts) degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design, or equivalent terminal degree.

• Potential to maintain an active professional design practice and/or creative scholarship.

• Capability to teach undergraduate graphic design courses ranging from introductory to advanced levels.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and knowledge of the Mac operating system.

• Capability to contribute to curriculum development, based on the evolving field of graphic design and the candidate's expertise.

• Knowledge of design theory, methods, principles, and history, as well as contemporary professional design practices.

• Capability to teach in blended (hybrid), online, and in-person (face-to-face) formats.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of university-level teaching experience beyond graduate school.

• Evidence of successful design practice or design-related professional employment.

• A record of professional accomplishments in graphic design or design-related fields.

• Demonstrated experience in incorporating emergent and digital technologies into a graphic design curriculum.

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position, including the following:

• Letter of Interest

• Teaching Philosophy (Single Page)

• Research Statement (Single Page)

• Curriculum Vitae

• A PDF file with twenty images of personal work and/or a link to an online portfolio

• A PDF file with twenty images of student work with brief descriptions of assignments, course names, and year completed

• Sample creative briefs and syllabi

• Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email

• Unofficial transcripts

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 20, 2025. However, the position will remain open until filled.

For more information contact Professor Ivanete Blanco, Chair, Department of Art & Design at ivanete.blanco@tamucc.edu.

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.

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