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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Department of Graphic Design at Stuckeman School in Penn State's College of Arts and Architecture is seeking a tenure-track faculty member to support a system-based approach to visual communications. Successful candidates must have a strong foundation in Graphic Design and critical design thinking. Experience in areas such as Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Design Theory, Systems Design, and/or Computational Design are desirable.
Starting Date: Anticipated August 2024
Responsibilities
The position will include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Department of Graphic Design. Candidates are expected to continue engagement in professional research and creative activities. The position requires participation in usual departmental activities and service on school, college and University committees as assigned.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a terminal degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a comparable terminal degree (such as an MFA in Design, a Master of Design, or a Ph.D. in Design) at the time of appointment. A record of University-level experience teaching and evidence of successful design practice is strongly preferred.
• Evidence of a commitment to a successful design practice, commensurate with experience.
• Evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching and advising, commensurate with experience.
• Evidence of a commitment to working collegially and with individuals from diverse backgrounds, commensurate with experience.
• Evidence of a commitment to working across disciplines and communities.
The College of Arts and Architecture and the Department of Graphic Design are working to establish a culture of anti-racism and anti-oppression that embraces individual identities, fosters a culture of inclusion, and promotes equity through curricula, values, standards, ideals, policies and practices. The ideal candidate will provide evidence of their experience with, and interest in, contributing to these goals.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State is committed to artistic and scholarly creativity, research, and the preparation of specialized practitioners in all of the arts and design disciplines, along with community engagement programs. Graphic Design resides in the Stuckeman School with Architecture and Landscape Architecture. The Stuckeman School offers a number of key research centers and initiatives, and a broad array of additional collaborative opportunities that exists University-wide and within the school, including Stuckeman Center for Design Computing: A collaborative research and teaching studio-lab focuses on developing and testing innovative computational design techniques and Hamer Center for Community Design: a research center explores three key topical areas: design/build, community-based research, and public interest design.
For information on the college, visit https://arts.psu.edu/
Stuckeman School, visit http://www.stuckeman.psu.edu
Penn State is a highly ranked Tier 1 research institution, and as a land grant university, Penn State is responsible for providing a wide array of programs in the professional and technical disciplines, as well as a balanced offering of undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences. The University Park campus is located within State College, PA, which was recently ranked number 5 in a ranking of top college towns by the American Institute for Economic Research, University Park/State College (86,000 inhabitants/44,000 students) is a delightful small city located in a central Pennsylvania valley of beautiful farmland amidst wooded mountains. Yet, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh can each be reached in a four-hour drive or less.
Penn State is a highly ranked Tier 1 research institution, and as a land grant university, Penn State is responsible for providing a wide array of programs in the professional and technical disciplines, as well as a balanced offering of undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences. The University Park campus is located within State College, PA, which was recently ranked number 5 in a ranking of top college towns by the American Institute for Economic Research, University Park/State College (86,000 inhabitants/44,000 students) is a delightful small city located in a central Pennsylvania valley of beautiful farmland amidst wooded mountains. Yet, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh can each be reached in a four-hour drive or less.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and its values of integrity, respect, responsibility, discovery, excellence, and community as its core ethical aspirations for all students, faculty, staff, and volunteers. The College's Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion offers a vision of a college that promotes and values diversity and inclusivity while striving to end racism, prejudice, and discrimination in all forms. Furthermore, the college embraces individual uniqueness, seeks to foster a culture of inclusion, supports a range of diversity initiatives, and leverages education, research, creative activity, and institutional benefits of diversity and belonging. We posit diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential to our professional, leadership, and public service efforts.
Application Procedures
Applicants must submit letter of application documenting qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, copies of official graduate transcripts (where appropriate), evidence of design practice, and at least three names, mail and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of academic references. Applications received by February 21, 2024, are assured full consideration; however, applications will be received until the position is filled.
This job announcement is also available in alternate format. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Department of Graphic Design at Stuckeman School in Penn State's College of Arts and Architecture is seeking a tenure-track faculty member to support a system-based approach to visual communications. Successful candidates must have a strong foundation in Graphic Design and critical design thinking. Experience in areas such as Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Design Theory, Systems Design, and/or Computational Design are desirable.
Starting Date: Anticipated August 2024
Responsibilities
The position will include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Department of Graphic Design. Candidates are expected to continue engagement in professional research and creative activities. The position requires participation in usual departmental activities and service on school, college and University committees as assigned.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a terminal degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a comparable terminal degree (such as an MFA in Design, a Master of Design, or a Ph.D. in Design) at the time of appointment. A record of University-level experience teaching and evidence of successful design practice is strongly preferred.
• Evidence of a commitment to a successful design practice, commensurate with experience.
• Evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching and advising, commensurate with experience.
• Evidence of a commitment to working collegially and with individuals from diverse backgrounds, commensurate with experience.
• Evidence of a commitment to working across disciplines and communities.
The College of Arts and Architecture and the Department of Graphic Design are working to establish a culture of anti-racism and anti-oppression that embraces individual identities, fosters a culture of inclusion, and promotes equity through curricula, values, standards, ideals, policies and practices. The ideal candidate will provide evidence of their experience with, and interest in, contributing to these goals.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State is committed to artistic and scholarly creativity, research, and the preparation of specialized practitioners in all of the arts and design disciplines, along with community engagement programs. Graphic Design resides in the Stuckeman School with Architecture and Landscape Architecture. The Stuckeman School offers a number of key research centers and initiatives, and a broad array of additional collaborative opportunities that exists University-wide and within the school, including Stuckeman Center for Design Computing: A collaborative research and teaching studio-lab focuses on developing and testing innovative computational design techniques and Hamer Center for Community Design: a research center explores three key topical areas: design/build, community-based research, and public interest design.
For information on the college, visit https://arts.psu.edu/
Stuckeman School, visit http://www.stuckeman.psu.edu
Penn State is a highly ranked Tier 1 research institution, and as a land grant university, Penn State is responsible for providing a wide array of programs in the professional and technical disciplines, as well as a balanced offering of undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences. The University Park campus is located within State College, PA, which was recently ranked number 5 in a ranking of top college towns by the American Institute for Economic Research, University Park/State College (86,000 inhabitants/44,000 students) is a delightful small city located in a central Pennsylvania valley of beautiful farmland amidst wooded mountains. Yet, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh can each be reached in a four-hour drive or less.
Penn State is a highly ranked Tier 1 research institution, and as a land grant university, Penn State is responsible for providing a wide array of programs in the professional and technical disciplines, as well as a balanced offering of undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences. The University Park campus is located within State College, PA, which was recently ranked number 5 in a ranking of top college towns by the American Institute for Economic Research, University Park/State College (86,000 inhabitants/44,000 students) is a delightful small city located in a central Pennsylvania valley of beautiful farmland amidst wooded mountains. Yet, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh can each be reached in a four-hour drive or less.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and its values of integrity, respect, responsibility, discovery, excellence, and community as its core ethical aspirations for all students, faculty, staff, and volunteers. The College's Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion offers a vision of a college that promotes and values diversity and inclusivity while striving to end racism, prejudice, and discrimination in all forms. Furthermore, the college embraces individual uniqueness, seeks to foster a culture of inclusion, supports a range of diversity initiatives, and leverages education, research, creative activity, and institutional benefits of diversity and belonging. We posit diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential to our professional, leadership, and public service efforts.
Application Procedures
Applicants must submit letter of application documenting qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, copies of official graduate transcripts (where appropriate), evidence of design practice, and at least three names, mail and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of academic references. Applications received by February 21, 2024, are assured full consideration; however, applications will be received until the position is filled.
This job announcement is also available in alternate format. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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PA State Labor Law Poster
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University Park, PA
