Title: Assistant Professor of Art and Design
Division: Provost's Office
Department: College of Liberal Arts
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Annual Salary
EEO Job Group: 2 C5
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Assistant Professor of Art and Design.
The Art and Design Department at the University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art and Design, beginning August 2024.
Duties/Responsibilities
The Assistant Professor of Art and Design will teach all levels of graphic design including typography, interactive media, and other media/courses as needed. The position will prepare students for careers in traditional graphic design as well as emerging digital technologies including (but not limited to) web and social media design, motion graphics and animation, typography, and illustration. The teaching load for this position will be 3/3 and the candidate will also be expected to participate in typical departmental activities, program/course development, and to serve on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned in addition to other civic and community service. The Art and Design Department at USI has NASAD accreditation.
Required Knowledge and Skills
A Master of Fine Arts, Master of Design Studies, or Doctorate in a design-related field is required. Candidates in the process of completing degree requirements at application will be considered. Candidates seeking Master of Fine Arts or Master of Design Studies degree must have degrees conferred prior to hire date. For candidates seeking doctorate in design-related field, ABD considered at the rank of Instructor if doctoral degree is not conferred by hire date.
About USI
The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
- Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
- Vacation and sick time
- Holiday pay
- Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
- Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits .
About the College
The University is located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, serving over 9,000 dual credit, undergraduate, and graduate students with over 130 areas of study. For more information about USI's College of Liberal Arts visit http://www.usi.edu/liberal-arts .
About the Department
More information on the University, the Art and Design Department, and Southern Indiana may be found at www.usi.edu .
Application Process
Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts
- Teaching philosophy outlining priority medium/area of interest/specialization(s)
- A URL link or PDF document with 20 images of applicant’s creative work and 20 images of student work.
Official transcripts will be required at a later stage.
Search Committee Chair:
If you have questions about the open position, please contact Mr. Robert Millard-Mendez, search committee chair, at [email protected] .
Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please submit materials before April 6, 2024.
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI typically will sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at [email protected] or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.