Instructor Of Graphic Design

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Position Description

Instructor of Graphic Design
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00263PO23
Spartanburg, SC
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.
The faculty of the Art program at the University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for a full-time Instructor of Graphic Design. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track appointment with a start date of August 16, 2024. The selected candidate will teach a course load of 4/4 with a focus on teaching beginning and intermediate Graphic Design coursework as well as the history of Graphic Design, and maintain an active research agenda or engage in university/departmental service. The Division of Fine Arts and Communication Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio with a specialization in Graphic Design. The chosen candidate will join a faculty that is committed to equipping students with the skills required to excel in the professional Graphic Design industry.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate among its Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 2 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university's international character. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is a community of outstanding faculty, committed to teaching, scholarship, and service, who explore the human condition through the use of engaging dialogue, critical thinking, and compassionate instruction. With small class sizes and an emphasis on student achievement, our faculty craft unique learning experiences that help students reach their personal and professional goals. The College embraces diversity, encourages meaningful community engagement, and emphasizes scholarly production. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.uscupstate.edu/cahss.

An MFA terminal degree in Art, Visual Communications, or Graphic Design and at least one year of relevant professional design experience OR BA/ BFA and at least three years of professional design experience by the start date of the appointment is required. A successful background check is required.

At least one year of teaching experience in Graphic Design at the university level (graduate assistantships are acceptable)
Experience with program and curriculum development and assessment
Demonstrable knowledge of web design and development ( HTML/ CSS and WordPress)
A record of effective student mentorship
A record of scholarly achievement
Demonstrable technical skill in interactive, typographical and/or print design

Posting Detail Information

To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. The Curriculum Vitae should include URLs to relevant design work and publications; under Teaching Statement, upload samples of student design work, if applicable; under Research Statement, upload a Equity and Inclusion Statement; in the Teaching Portfolio, include a list of courses taught and sample syllabi; the Design Portfolio should be uploaded under Media File and include 15-20 examples of your design work. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded under "Other Supporting Documents". Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check. Some positions will also require mandatory drug screenings.
Dr. Derek Fenner, search committee chair
Division of Fine Arts and Communication Studies
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Email: dfenner@uscupstate.edu
Phone: (864) 503-7369

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