Assistant Professor of Visual Arts/Foundations
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Salary: $0.00 AnnuallyLocation : Conway, SCJob Type: FacultyJob Number: PFAC202400318Division: College of Humanities & Fine ArtsDepartment: Visual ArtsOpening Date: 10/07/2024Closing Date: ContinuousJob DetailsAssistant Professor of Visual Arts/FoundationsThe Department of Visual Arts at Coastal Carolina University, accredited by NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design), is seeking applications for a full-time position at the level of Assistant Professor in Graphic Design Foundations to begin August 2025. The successful applicant will teach a range of undergraduate graphic design and foundations courses extending from first year through senior thesis in our BA (Graphic Design) and BFA (Visual Communication Design) sequences. A typical teaching course load may include content in design software, composition, and applied design. A candidate's understanding and expression of graphic design should extend beyond technique and application to also include historical context, theory, concept, and process. Candidates should hold an MFA/terminal degree in a related field, and have undergraduate teaching experience beyond the assistantship level. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of research and professional activity in the field of design. We seek teacher-scholars who have a commitment to the academic success of all our students, as such candidates are expected to collaborate with the department towards building a strong and diverse curriculum. Salary is nationally competitive. The Department of Visual Arts offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History, Art Studio, and Graphic Design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Art and Visual Communication Design as well as a number of minors. The department values collaboration at all levels and encourages faculty's active engagement with students and the community through close-knit classroom experiences and through experiential learning activities that highlight faculty's diverse expertise and research. Interested candidates must complete an online application at For the online application process the applicant must submit individual PDF documents, no larger than 10MB each or web links to the files, for the following information:•Cover Letter•Curriculum Vitae•A descriptive statement addressing teaching philosophy.•A portfolio of up to 20 Examples of Research or Personal Work (in PDF format or url link)•Up to 20 Examples of Student Work (in PDF format or url link)•Provide contact information for three references The search committee will reach out to the reference at a final stage in the search. All documents must accompany your application for full consideration. A review of applications will begin on November 10, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master's degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer. Job PostingWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.