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Assistant Professor - Graphic Design/New Media

Location: MsState, MS
Posted: October 15, 2024
Application Deadline: February 07, 2025

Contact

Mississippi State University
Critz Campbell
cc68@msstate.edu
102 Freeman Hall, 415 Barr Avenue
MsState, MS, 39762
6623258926
https://www.caad.msstate.edu/

POSITION SUMMARY
The Department of Art at Mississippi State University invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in Graphic Design and New Media. Candidates will report to the Head of the Department of Art and teach a 3/3 course load comprised of courses in Graphic Design and New Media. The successful candidate, in collaboration with other faculty, will provide a strategic vision to further develop our 4-D curriculum. As part of a leading public, land-grant, research institution, a successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service. In addition to their teaching duties, the candidate will be expected to maintain an active body of creative research and pursue peer-reviewed/ juried competitions, exhibitions, publications, and/or industry engagements at the national level. Service responsibilities include student advising and departmental, college, and university-wide committee appointments. The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2025.

DEPARTMENT PROFILE
Since its establishment in 1968, the Department of Art has grown to become Mississippi's largest undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program. We provide dynamic, hands-on studio instruction in graphic design, photography, and fine arts — covering ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. By balancing in-depth studio experiences with thorough art history, theory, & criticism, our students benefit from an immersive and rigorous learning environment. Our accomplished faculty lead inspiring and innovative courses in global contemporary art, video art, typography, furniture making, and life drawing, among many other advanced techniques and topics. In addition to preparing students for professions in fine arts, graphic design, and photography, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and creative culture. We actively position art in the service of the University, the community, and the region through our innovative gallery programming, a student-led design agency, and contributions to local public art.
The College of Architecture, Art, and Design recently developed a flexible, interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree designed to integrate the disciplines of our four units: Architecture, Art, Interior Design, & Building Construction Science. We have also welcomed several new faculty to the Department of Art specializing in digital and multimedia processes. These changes reflect our dedication to keeping our program relevant and technologically current.
We look forward to bringing on new talent as we expand our existing coursework in digital design, animation, digital painting, digital fabrication, and other media-based arts. Ambitious artists and designers are invited to contribute to this dynamic period of growth and opportunity!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING
All applicants must apply online at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current resume or cv, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.

File 1: A single PDF document containing cover letter, cv, artist statement, one page statement of teaching philosophy, and complete contact information for at least three professional references.

File 2: A single PDF containing twenty images of personal creative work (or links to time-based media) clearly labeled with media, dimensions, and date.

File 3: A single PDF containing twenty images (or links to time-based media) of student work reflecting instruction in Graphic Design and New Media. Images should be clearly labeled with course title, assignment name/objectives, media, dimensions, and date.
https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/job/508398/assistant-professor