Job description

The School of Art, Design, and Art History at James Madison University seeks a dynamic and innovative individual for the Assistant Professor in Graphic Design position to teach a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum in an Undergraduate Graphic Design Program that includes print, web, interactive, illustration, exhibition, packaging, and emerging media. We seek a candidate who wishes to participate in a collaborative community that fosters independent thought and creativity, embraces the diversity of cultural expression, and cultivates inclusive excellence in the making and understanding of graphic design.

The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 load, including courses in brand identity, typography, traditional graphic design, senior capstone, and professional practice. These courses cover levels from sophomore through senior within the Graphic Design Program. The successful candidate will demonstrate a critical understanding of visual communication problem solving, innovative conceptual and strategic thinking, typographic application and structure, design theory, media and technology, aesthetic execution, design process, and historical/contemporary trends in graphic design.

To learn more, for the full position description, and to apply, go to jobs.jmu.edu and reference posting 20000782. Review of applications begins 11/24/2024. Salary is commensurate with experience.

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.