Assistant Professor of Art and Design

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Position Details

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students.  The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.  UT reflects this vibrancy; with 25 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

The position requires a demonstrated ability to teach within cross-disciplinary teams, emphasizing experiential learning projects, and to teach undergraduate coursework in typography, branding, environmental graphics and wayfinding, packaging, print production, and interactive design. 

The ideal candidate will possess proven disciplinary expertise and a record of excellence in teaching. They should actively cultivate a dynamic design culture that leverages cutting-edge design research, methodologies, and technologies. The successful applicant will become part of a department comprising sixteen full-time faculty members and four full-time instructional staff, all dedicated to mentoring students in the development of innovative, market-ready concepts that seamlessly blend intellectual rigor with creative execution and effectively synthesize work across multiple media. Candidates with substantial industry experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

The teaching load is 12-semester hours (typically 3 four-credit courses) in a 15-week semester. As our faculty work very closely with students, the successful candidate will be required to maintain office hours to meet with students, serve as an academic adviser, contribute to the function and educational objectives of the program and department, provide service to the college, university, community, and the profession, and perform all other duties as assigned.  

Required Qualifications: MFA or other terminal degree in Graphic Design or related area. Graphic Design teaching experience at the university level. Proven experience in the graphic design industry with projects that demonstrate design research. Proven experience in print and digital design production in 2D and 3D formats.

Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in design research. Relevant college teaching experience in the theory and practice of human-centered design, and design systems.

Please detail what materials are required as part of the application (i.e. CV, Cover Letter, etc.):

1.    Cover letter
2.    Current Curriculum Vitae
3.    A link to URL for your personal website with online portfolio of personal and student work (10-20 examples of each) and/or a pdf. portfolio of personal work and student work.

In addition, applicant should be prepared to provide name and contact information for three (3) professional references.

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning.  The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs.

The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is a place where theory meets practice and expression meets experience. Guided by faculty who are talented artists and distinguished scholars, students come to CAL to study everything from fleeting snaps to enduring works of classic literature. The College is home to eight collaborative and innovative academic departments: Art and Design, Communication, English and Writing, Film, Animation and New Media, Languages and Linguistics, Music, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre and Dance.

As a community of scholars and artists, the College of Arts and Letters engage in cutting-edge creative work, technological innovation, critical scholarly practice, and dialogue with diverse communities. Faculty and students across CAL work with emerging technologies in cutting-edge facilities including the stunning new Ferman Center for the Arts, the Bailey Art Studios and FabLAB, the historic Falk Theatre, the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values, and the Cass media production facilities.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job-related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.