Assistant Professor, Photography/Graphic Design, full-time, tenure-track
Department of Art, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia
Salary and benefits competitive. Beginning Fall 2010.

PROGRAM:
The Department of Art at the University of West Georgia is seeking to fill a unique full-time, tenure-track position in Photography/Graphic Design beginning in August 2010. The position includes teaching courses in graphic design, photography, and web design. The UWG Department of Art currently consists of 13 full-time faculty, is NASAD accredited and offers B.A. or B.F.A. degrees. The Department operates on a philosophy of vigorous cross-disciplinary practice between traditional and non-traditional media with the goal of creating graduates who are well-rounded artists with a thorough understanding of the inter-relatedness of all artistic approaches. Conceptual as well as practical business practices are emphasized within the Photography and Graphic Design areas. There are currently 400 majors in the Department of Art, and approximately 150 of those are either Photography or Graphic Design majors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ideal candidate is a graphic designer and/or photographer with professional experience and a thorough knowledge of typography, traditional and digital photography, competency with Macintosh and PC platforms and creative software applications for both interactive and print communications. The candidate ideally possesses cross-functional skills of interactive/web and traditional design principles; excellent communication and problem-solving skills; and is involved in creative engagement in design research. Industry experience strongly desirable.

We are seeking an educator who will encourage conceptual and aesthetic innovation through process development in a liberal arts environment, while teaching students about practical client and industry needs. The candidate will have expertise on the Macintosh platform and also in using the current Adobe Creative Suite, iLife and Web Design applications. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a collaborative faculty environment and be a collegial member of a cohesive and fast-growing department. The position includes advising students, contributing to the internship program and promoting the department at all levels.

REQUIRED
M.F.A. in Graphic Design, Photography or Web Design
Advanced experience with Macintosh OS
Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, Apple iLife, Web Design software
Evidence of typographic, photographic and design proficiency
Evidence of the potential for teaching effectiveness
Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED:
Evidence of professional experience in web and print design
Substantive record of teaching visual communications at the university/college level
Knowledge of time-based media

APPLICATION: Letter of application including: statement of teaching philosophy and support for the liberal arts; vita with current email address for correspondence; three original letters of reference addressing the candidate�??s ability to fill this position, along with contact information (name, title, telephone number, and email address) of references; CD, DVD, or On-line portfolio of professional and/or graduate work and student work; and complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Apply to: Perry Kirk, Chair Photography/Graphic Design Search Committee, Department of Art, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118. Review of applications begins January 22.
Applications accepted until position is filled.

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