Assistant Professor of Graphic Design and Digital Media
University of North Florida

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Graphic Design and Digital Media

319690

B08546

Faculty 9-10 Months

N/A

Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Regular

9 months

No

varies

Art and Design

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Academic Affairs - DIV

College of Arts and Sciences

$65,000 to negotiable

Annually

In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

UNF promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

The Department of Art, Art History, and Design at the University of North Florida invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in Graphic Design and Digital Media to begin in August of 2024.


The University of North Florida's (UNF) Department of Art, Art History, and Design is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The department has seven major areas of undergraduate study: Art History, Ceramics, Graphic Design and Digital Media, Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, and Sculpture. The Department expands learning opportunities for students and provides professional enrichment for faculty and staff through a partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Jacksonville, a cultural institute of UNF. In addition, the Department maintains an extensive permanent teaching collection of approximately 500 works.


The Graphic Design and Digital Media (GDDM) program is a competitive, selective-admissions BFA program of study that prepares students for professional practice in visual communication. The curriculum emphasizes design process and principles, technical skills and production methods, and research-driven problem-solving that considers social impact as well as commercial potential. Coursework focuses on print, branding, typographic design, user and interaction design, and screen-based experiences.

Teaching: Course load is a 3/3 with an opportunity to teach 6-week summer sessions. A first- and fourth-year course release is provided for developing a research agenda for promotion and tenure.
Research/Scholarship/Creative Activity: Faculty are required to develop a research/scholarship and creative activity agenda, as outlined in the departmental guidelines.
Service: Faculty are expected to serve on department and university committees; local, national, or international boards of professional organizations; and/or in some other capacity that benefits the community.

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N/A

Candidates must have an MFA or terminal degree in Graphic Design or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment in August 2024.

Candidates must demonstrate experience in teaching, research, or practice in user experience (UX) design and research, including web design, app design, agile methodologies, and human-centered design methods. Candidate portfolios should display breadth and depth of UX design, process, and outcomes. The ability to prototype using industry-standard software, such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, is essential. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is preferred. Additionally, candidates should be outstanding in typography and foundational design principles and methods. Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills are integral.

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Background Check: This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

Foreign Influence Review: Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

In addition to an MFA from an accredited institution in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field the ideal candidate will have two or more years of college-level teaching experience or graphic design industry work experience in UI/UX, web, mobile, interaction, or emerging media design.

N/A

08/05/2024

09/08/2023

01/19/2024

01/15/2024

Yes

Beth Nabi 904 620 1767

Jenny Hager

N/A

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position.


Required Supplemental Documents:

1. Cover letter detailing your professional activity and education and how these resonate with the position2. Statement of teaching philosophy3. Curriculum vitae4. Unofficial transcripts (finalists will be required to provide official transcripts if invited to campus)5. List of three professional references with contact information (finalists will be required to provide three recommendation letters - signed, dated and on letterhead - if invited to campus)6. Portfolio of personal/professional work (labeled), including 2-3 case studies displaying UX project experience; no more than 20 examples7. Department Specific Document: Portfolio of student work (labeled), no more than 20 examples8. Example of a course assignment in web, mobile, or UI/UX design9. **Foreign Passport10. **DS-160

**REQUIRED if the applicant answers yes to Question1/Section A within Foreign Influence Review Section of the application.

List of three professional references with contact information must be included in the application. References will be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation.

Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Beth Nabi, Search Chair 904-620-1767 or email beth.nabi@unf.edu
NOTE: Recommendation letters and official transcripts are required IF invited to an on-campus interview. The materials will need to be sent by February 09, 2024:

1. Official Transcripts: email online access link to Department Chair Jenny Hager, j.hager@unf.edu2. Recommendation Letters: (on letterhead, signed, and dated) email to Department Chair Jenny Hager, j.hager@unf.edu
OR Mail to:
University of North Florida
Dept of Art, Art History & Design 45/2022
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224

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