POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Lecturers (Communication Design)
(Variable-time)
School of Art and Design
Position: Variable Time Term Lecturers in Design (with possibility of renewal)
Qualifications: MFA in Design or related field preferred. In lieu of the
MFA, candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Art or Design, plus design
experience and accomplishments equivalent to an MFA.
This position requires the understanding and ability to teach both 2-D and 3-D
design, with emphases in typography, digital media, web design, and
computer-aided design, publication/ print production, design process,
professional practice and presentation. The applicant will augment faculty
expertise in an on-going communication and industrial design curriculum. College
teaching experience is desired. Candidates should be fluent and well versed in
Macintosh based computer software including InDesign, Illustrator, Photo Shop,
Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash.
Duties:
The School: The School of Art and Design employs a Microcomputer Support
Specialist to oversee its computer lab with 26 Macintosh G5 and Mac Pro
machines. Those machines have a comprehensive set of software including all of
the applications listed above, as well as Triz, Alias, and Vellum Solids
software, and Microsoft Office applications and utilities. The lab's hardware
includes color flatbed scanners and slide scanners. Printers include a 44" wide
full-color plotter and l 1x17" laser printers, both full color and black/white.
All junior and senior level students are required to have their own laptop
computer with all required software, and many classes are taught in
Wi-Fi-equipped classrooms supporting integration of hand and computer skills.
The Design program has 150 majors.
The School of Art and Design offers: a BFA degree with specializations in Art
Education, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass, Metals,
Industrial Design, and Communication Design; BA degrees in Art Education, Art
History, General Design and General Studio; a BS degree in Education with a
specialization in Art (offered through the College of Education); an MFA degree
with specializations in Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics,
Glass, Metals/ Blacksmithing; and a graduate certificate in Art History.
The University:
Southern Illinois University Carbondale has an enrollment of over 21,000
students and is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive institution. The School
of Art and Design which is housed in the College of Liberal Arts, has 25
full-time faculty members, 400 undergraduate majors and 50 graduate students,
and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD),
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190; (703) 437-0700.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and
qualifications.
Effective Date of Appointment: August 16, 2009
Application Deadline: March 31, 2009, or until filled.
Application Procedure: Send letter of application; resume; statement of
creative work and teaching philosophy; three current letters of recommendation;
a CD with 20 images representing your work, capabilities and experience and 20
images representing work made by students under your advisement; and copy of
official transcripts. Only applications received by mail will be considered.
Further portfolio or dossier material may be requested. Forward requested
information to:
Kay Zivkovich, Chair of Design Search Committee
School of Art and Design
Mail Code 4301
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1100 S. Normal Ave.
Carbondale, IL 62901
SIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to
enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to
serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.