Assistant or Associate Professor: Design

Job description

ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Design
The Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) invites applications for a
full-time Assistant or Associate Professor position in Design
beginning August 2022.
Job Details
This position requires a teaching load of 18 credits, 6 classes
per academic year in the design program and in other areas of the
curriculum for which the candidate is both qualified and interested
to teach. The candidate will serve as the area coordinator of the
design program and direct the vision of the program. This involves
overseeing the curriculum, representing the program within the AAC
community and the community at large. This position will work
directly with the Studio Arts Chair and the Academic and Associate
Deans to manage the budget, curriculum, and other non-personnel
related concerns of the design program. Other responsibilities
include advising, shared committee work, preparing (in consultation
with other faculty) the annual budget and approving purchases
directly related to the design program, attending weekly Academic
Management Team meetings and faculty meetings that support
enrollment services by participating in recruiting events and
participating in other occasional instructional support. The AAC
expects all faculty to maintain a professional practice that
supports their teaching and personal, professional growth.
This position is eligible for an excellent health care and
insurance benefits package, professional development support,
sabbatical, flexible course schedule and a collaborative working
environment. This position reports directly to the Academic
Dean.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a designer with a robust
personal and professional practice in the field including a client
history, publication record, exhibition practice, studio practice,
or a combination of these. Applicants should be proficient in
design thinking and alternative design methodologies and possess a
transdisciplinary vision for the future of design in both print and
digital media.
The successful candidate will have an MFA or MDES in design, or
a related area, or professional equivalence and experience in
teaching design from introductory to advanced college-level BFA
study. Candidates should possess an in-depth understanding of
historical and contemporary art/design. Strong leadership,
communication skills, and the ability to model the major and advise
students are essential as well as be committed to working with
diverse student and community populations. The AAC is seeking a
candidate who can strategically plan and be a driving force in the
evolution of the design major. Knowledge of industry-standard
software and output methods is necessary. Proficiency in Adobe CS,
and other relevant software is required. Experience with 2D
printing processes is highly desirable.
Also Preferred
Experience writing new curricula, advocating for design,
advising students, and budgeting
Experience and/or interest in teaching History of Design,
Digital Media, First Year Experience
courses or other Studio or Liberal Arts courses.
Program Summary
The AAC's mission is to create and sustain radical,
forward-thinking, contemporary visual artists and designers whose
creative contributions make a substantial difference in all the
lives they touch. The AAC, established in 1869, is an independent
college of art and design. Degrees granted are the Associate of
Science in Graphic Design; the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative
Writing, Design, Illustration, Painting and Drawing, Photography,
Print Media, Digital Arts Animation and Sculpture; and the Master
of Arts in Art Education. Accredited by the National Association of
Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the Art Academy is a charter
member of both NASAD and the Association of Independent Colleges of
Art and Design (AICAD). The Art Academy is also accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Greater
Cincinnati Collegiate Connection (GC3).
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The AAC is committed to building a culturally diverse
educational environment and encourages candidates representing
diverse backgrounds to apply. The AAC is committed to policies of
equal opportunity and non-discrimination based on sexual
orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender,
gender identity or gender expression, age, or disability, and
veteran's status, as protected by law. This includes all
educational programs and activities, admission of students,
advertisements, and conditions of employment. This policy is
consistent with relevant governmental statutes and regulations,
including those pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment Act
of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Application
Information
To apply, please submit the following to
(see below) :
Subject Line ? Attention: Design Search (your last
name) in PDF format unless otherwise noted.
A Letter of Interest describing industry,
academic and technical knowledge
20 digital images of personal work
20 digital images of student work or created sample
assignments
Curriculum Vita
Teaching Philosophy
Statement on Inclusive Learning
List of three references and contact information,
including email, and phone numbers
Link all items where possible to a website or portfolio
host site.
For full consideration, applications should be submitted by
Friday, January 14, 2022. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Design - Associate Professor, Location: Cincinnati, OH - 45202