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Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Practice in Graphic Design

Appalachian State University
United States, North Carolina, Boone
287 Rivers Street (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2024
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Position Title Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Practice in Graphic Design
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Practice
Position Number 091401
Department Art - 265050
Position Summary Information


Minimum Qualifications

  • Earned terminal degree in graphic design, visual communication design, interactive design ( expected by January 1, 2025) or BFA in Graphic Design with at least five years of professional experience
  • Experience with designing for print or interactive media


Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
The art department is seeking candidates who can demonstrate proficiency with software and technologies relevant to graphic design and digital media who have experience with or potential for the following:

  • Extending the practice of design beyond traditional boundaries
  • Collaboration in creative practice and/or teaching
  • Graphic design industry experience
  • Educating and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds and demographics


License/Certification Required
N/A
Description of the Department or Unit
The BFA Graphic Design program is strongly rooted in the design process, typography, visual systems, collaborative practices and design thinking. Our goal is to empower students with a strong, personal voice and the ability to design in a variety of settings, navigate increasingly complex projects, and contribute to positive social change.
The Department of Art is NASAD-accredited and has over 45 full-time faculty members, 776 undergraduate majors (217 of which are Graphic Design) and offers BFA degrees in Art Education, Graphic Design, Photography, and Studio Art; a BA degree with concentrations in Art History, Art Management, and Studio Art; and a BS degree in Graphic Communications Management.
Additional information about the department, the university, and the surrounding area can be found on our website at art.appstate.edu.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teach four courses per semester (12 hours) in person at the Boone campus in all areas of graphic design practice, but primarily in introductory graphic design and typography classes. Additional teaching responsibilities may include curriculum development and, based upon the candidate's skills and interests, design history and theory, foundations, illustration or other related areas. The position is a full-time, non-tenure track position.
  • Contribute to service activities such as student recruitment and other departmental activities.


Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 5
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information


Proposed Date of Hire 01/06/2025
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration: N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Link to professional portfolio website
  • List of three references with contact information
  • Academic graduate and/or undergraduate transcripts (unofficial is sufficient)
  • Teaching evaluations & peer reviews (provide if available)
  • Online portfolio of student work (if available)

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date 11/05/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 11/15/2024
Search Chair Name Mark Nystrom
Search Chair Email nystromml@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48584
Posting Number FA00470P
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