Assistant/Associate Professor in Graphic Design

The School of Cinema & Interactive Media at DePaul University invites Graphic Designers to apply for a full-time, tenure-track position in our innovative new Graphic Design program, located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park communities. The Graphic Design program is part of the School of Cinema & Interactive Media, which includes cross-disciplinary programs in Cinema, Animation, Game Development, and Interactive Media, including five graduate and seven undergraduate programs, with close to 1400 students.

The recently established Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is led by Professor Dolores Wilber and Associate Professor Shiro Akiyoshi, who have been teaching Graphic Design at DePaul for twelve years. Visiting Designers in the past several years have included Stephen Farrell, Ann Tyler and B.J. Krivanek as well as full-time working professionals including Sol Sender.

Ideal candidates for the position will have teaching and production experience in one or more of the following areas: print, motion graphics, type design, art direction, web design, interactive media, product design, exhibition and experience design. Experience in illustration is a plus. Job responsibilities include teaching, advising, service, supervising student projects and continued creative activities and/or scholarship in the field. Position begins fall of 2012. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; position is dependent on budget approval. MFA or equivalent required; qualified candidates without an MFA may be eligible for full-time non-tenure track positions, and are encouraged to apply.

To apply, click on: https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50835

For priority consideration, apply by February 15th. Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, link to website, three letters of recommendation, a detailed syllabus for a proposed course in the area that you would propose to teach, and a URL showcasing samples of relevant creative work and/or scholarship. (Electronic submission of documents is required). Please see the online application for information on supported document formats.