- Location
- Henderson, TN
- Department
- Design
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
The College of Arts and Sciences at Freed-Hardeman University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position at the instructor or assistant level in graphic design. This position is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses, advising, engaging in scholarly activity, initiating programs, and conducting committee work as assigned. This position is responsible for teaching courses within the Art curriculum that include, but are not limited to: Two-Dimensional Design, Graphic Design Fundamentals, Graphic Design I, Graphic Design II, Typography, and Color Theory.
Department:
Fine Arts
Status:
Full Time, Tenure Track Faculty (9 Month)
Reports To:
Chair, Fine Arts Department
Application Deadline:
Application review will continue until the position is filled.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach 27 hours, as assigned, annually within the Department of Fine Arts.
- Serve as the academic advisor for departmental majors.
- Engage in scholarly research.
- Engage in service to the department, college, University, and students.
- Initiate and develop new programs within the Department of Fine Arts.
- Serve on University committees as assigned.
- Attend daily Chapel.
- Participate in program, department, college, or faculty meetings, as requested.
- Participate in University recruitment activities.
- Abide by University policies governing behavior and in fulfillment of position and contract requirements
- This job description shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties. This position may temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services.
Requirements
Requirements:
- An active member in good standing of the churches of Christ
- An earned terminal degree in graphic design or other related field. Master’s degrees are also considered at the instructor level.
- Strong core competencies in design practice, technology, and software are essential. Must be fluent in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Evidence of prior scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and/or teaching and learning is preferred. Commitment to ongoing scholarship is required.
- A demonstrated history, competence in, and commitment to quality teaching at the undergraduate level that create and maintain learning environments conducive to active and engaged learning, specifically in the area of graphic design.
Salary:
Commensurate with background and experience.
Benefits:
As described on the human resources website. http://www.fhu.edu/jobs
Freed-Hardeman University is an academic community, associated with churches of Christ, which is dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service.
Pursuant to this mission and Section 703(e)(2) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Freed-Hardeman University exercises a preference for applicants active within the churches of Christ. Freed-Hardeman University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service in the administration of its employment practices.