Overall Responsibilities:
The qualified applicant will be required to teach undergraduate courses in the Visual Communication Design department in a university context where significant value is placed on the knowledge of theoretical frameworks pertinent to contemporary art and design.
In addition to teaching four classes per semester (or the equivalent), the position requires the successful applicant to plan and administer courses and programs in conjunction with the faculty and administration. Additional service to the school and university is also required.
Visual Communication Design Responsibilities:
- Foster students’ abilities to integrate collaborative, cross-disciplinary approaches to design thinking and creative problem solving, human-centered design, information design, and experience design.
- The qualified applicant will be required to direct learning activities that consider the following areas: typographic fluency, image literacy & visual culture understanding, design history and design writing & research.
- A creative approach that includes recognition of the physical, cognitive, cultural, and social human factors that shape art and design decisions is required.
Qualification Requirements:
- Herron seeks candidates who are actively addressing critical discourse of contemporary art and/or design in their professional practice.
- A master’s degree (MFA or equivalent) in Visual Communication Design or a related design discipline is required.
- Three years post-graduate teaching experience desired, but recent MFA graduates will be considered
- The qualified applicant should demonstrate understanding of the role of professional creatives and designers in describing and responding to audiences and contexts that design solutions must address.
- A creative approach that includes recognition of the physical, cognitive, cultural, and social human factors that shape art and design decisions is required.
- The qualified applicant must demonstrate expert skill in the manipulation of typography and imagery as a means to clarify, energize and humanize communication in contexts where audience needs are prioritized.
- Expertise in the practical & theoretical communication design issues surrounding digital network media, interactive and time-based communication is desired.
- Experience in relevant and advanced professional art and design practice is desired.
- Experience working in collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams is desired.
Applicants should submit:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for 3 professional references
- Portfolio of professional and/or educational experience (Other)
- Statement of your teaching philosophy
- If available, samples of student work from courses you have taught (Other 2)
- If available, examples of course syllabi and teaching evaluations
Submit your materials to lfklopp@iu.edu
