Professional Practice Assistant Professor

Description:

Responsibilities:

• Candidates must demonstrate a passion for design and be capable of inspiring a new generation of students for the creative and critical thinking necessary to be leaders in this specialized industry.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for steering the evolution of the Graphic Design Master of Arts program curriculum.
• Demonstrate commitment to teaching and working with students from diverse populations.
• Participate in department, college, and university service.
• Provide national, state, and local service to the profession.
• Mentor students.
• Continued engagement in the motion design discipline which may include designing, directing or producing motion-based media for broadcast, film or exhibition related applications, and recognition of work through awards or juried exhibitions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional body of work that demonstrates a high-level knowledge of, and practice in the field of motion design
• Evidence of strong design background
• BFA degree (or equivalent) in Visual Communication/Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Motion Design, Media Arts, Broadcast Design, or Interactive Media
• Strong knowledge of After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite
• Advanced knowledge of both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills