Graphic Design - Instructor or Assistant Professor of Practice (Graphic & Interactive Design) (Fall 2024)

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

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Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Title Graphic Design - Instructor or Assistant Professor of Practice (Graphic & Interactive Design) (Fall 2024)
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Graphic Design Program invites faculty candidates for Instructor or Assistant Professor of Practice (depending on qualifications) to teach Graphic and Interactive Design, including UX/UI courses, within the School of Media and Design. This is a full-time (non-tenure track) position beginning fall 2024. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Essential Functions
  • Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.
  • Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.
  • Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive undergraduate lectures which align with curriculum goals for UX/UI, interactive design, and general Graphic Design courses.
  • Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
  • Prepare timely and meaningful exams, projects, and assessments for assigned courses.
  • Advise and mentor students; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
  • Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
  • Perform regular scholarly research and publication (primarily scholarship of practice).
  • Provide service to the respective department, college, university, community, and profession.
  • Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
  • Adhere to UIW policies and procedures as identified in Employee Handbook.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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    Qualifications


    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Strong background in graphic design foundations, typography, UX/UI and interactive design.
    • Knowledge of basic design principles as applied to communication design, industry standard software, and interactive design production.
    • Effective instructional delivery.
    • Proficiency in (or ability to learn and effectively use…) use of instructional technology.
    • Ability to actively engage students in the learning process.
    • Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom.
    • Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community.
    • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
    • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
    Required Education
    Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with significant industry experience as indicated below.
    Required Work Experience
    Instructor (Non-tenure track) 
    • Three (3) to five (5) years of industry experience and/or a record of significant professional accomplishment.


    Assistant Professor of Practice (Non-tenure track)
    • Five (5) to ten (10) years of industry experience and/or a record of significant professional accomplishment.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Extensive industry experience in UX/UI and interactive design and the ability to convey industry expectations to students.
    • UX/UI certification.
    • Experience in motion graphics, visual storytelling, and time-based design.
    • Interest and experience in teaching a diverse population of students and bringing a knowledge of professional and industry practices to the classroom.
    • Passion for student empowerment and success.
    Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
    None specified.
    Work Hours
    Typical for full-time faculty.
    Physical Demands
    Typical for faculty in this field.

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