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BIO
Chris S. Johnson received his B.A. from Central Washington University and his M.F.A. from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He is a computer artist whose practice blends traditional material and new media. With a diverse background in painting, printmaking, sculpture, and metalsmithing, Johnson situates his work at the intersection between life and computers. Johnson’s work explores the relationship between digital and mystical cultures. In addition, his images often challenge the notion of the traditional image making process. Each piece explores an intricate narrative of figures, iconography and technology.
Chris S. Johnson is an Associate Professor of Visual Communication at Northern Arizona University. He has developed electronic imaging studios and curriculum that explore a wide range of media including: print, web design, animation and multimedia. He teaches beginning and advanced courses designed to push boundaries of computer art. He lectures and exhibits widely in international and national venues, including the New York Digital Salon and SIGGRAPH.
Additional exhibitions include: MacWorld Expo Digital Art Gallery, New York, NY and Digital art in a Traditional World, Long Beach Arts Gallery, Long Beach, CA. He received first place, a prize of “most excellent”, at the SOKI, International Illustration CyberNet Competition. In addition, Johnson’s work was purchased by New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM and private collectors throughout the U.S. and South America.
Chris S. Johnson is an Associate Professor of Visual Communication at Northern Arizona University. He has developed electronic imaging studios and curriculum that explore a wide range of media including: print, web design, animation and multimedia. He teaches beginning and advanced courses designed to push boundaries of computer art. He lectures and exhibits widely in international and national venues, including the New York Digital Salon and SIGGRAPH.
Additional exhibitions include: MacWorld Expo Digital Art Gallery, New York, NY and Digital art in a Traditional World, Long Beach Arts Gallery, Long Beach, CA. He received first place, a prize of “most excellent”, at the SOKI, International Illustration CyberNet Competition. In addition, Johnson’s work was purchased by New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM and private collectors throughout the U.S. and South America.
Lecturer of Visual Communication. Graphic Design/Interactive Design
Deadline:
Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:25
Location:
Flagstaff,
Arizona
United States of America
United States of America
The School of Communication at Northern Arizona University invites applications for a lecturer of Visual Communication position (Graphic Design/Interactive Design) beginning in August 2013.
The visual communication program offers a creative and intellectually stimulating environment, with a history of over fifty years. We nurture our students to focus on their role as designers and their use of visual communication techniques and theory for various media and practices.
Responsibilities include teaching and advising at the undergraduate level; and service requirements.
The proposed workload includes 4 courses per semester as well as advising, mentoring, service to the school, university, and discipline. The position begins in August 2013.
Minimum Qualifications
• This position requires an MFA degree, MS or MA or equivalent master’s degree in Visual Communication or a related field.
• College or university teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Documented ability to teach undergraduate classes in Graphic Design, Interactive Design and Web Design.
• MFA degree in Interactive Design, Graphic Design or closely related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Interactive Design, Graphic Design or closely related field
• Strong ability to teach industry standard print, illustration and photo-manipulation software
• Expertise in interactive design along with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Expertise in various types of interface design including web, tablet and smartphone.
• Expertise in motion design and animation
• Experience in digital device design and other coding languages
• Professional experience with print design
• Professional experience designing for interactive and/or time-based media
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses
• Full-time university or college teaching experience
• Experience working with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds
General Information (This section includes information about the University or the specific department or program, and background checking requirements. All job duties should be included in the Job Description section)
The School of Communication is located in a $14.5 million state-of-the-art facility that includes five computer labs, digital imaging labs, a student media complex, editing bays, television broadcast studios and modern electronic classrooms and seminar rooms. Please visit our website: http://nau.edu/sbs/communication/
Northern Arizona University has a student population of about 25,000 at its main campus in Flagstaff and at over 30 sites across the state.
Committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment, NAU has earned a solid reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a personal touch. NAU carefully balances teaching, scholarship and service with a faculty and staff dedicated to each student’s success. All faculty members are expected to promote student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes.
While our emphasis is undergraduate education, we offer a wide range of graduate programs and research that extend to such national concerns as forest health and bioterrorism. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.
Flagstaff has a population of about 65,000, rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix at the intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40.
With its elevation of 7,000 feet and four-season climate, Flagstaff is ideal for year-round outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include the Grand Canyon, Lowell Observatory, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley, Sunset Crater, Meteor Crater, and Arizona Snowbowl.
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.
Salary
Salary is $43,000 - $45,000, depending on experience.
Application Deadline
This position will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin on 4/1/13.
Application Procedure
Please e-mail the following application materials to VCsearch2013@nau.edu with the subject line in this format: “(Your last name) VC application.” Please limit file size limit to 20mb
To be considered for this position, the following information should be included:
• Letter of application - please explain your interest in the position and how you meet minimum and preferred qualifications; and provide details regarding your educational background, professional and/or teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and your commitment to working in a diverse university community
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• 10 - 15 samples of student work (.pdf).
• 10 - 15 portfolio samples of professional/scholarly/creative work (.pdf).
• A link to a site with your portfolio and students’ work.
• List of five references with names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers
The committee may request additional information at a later date.
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Form A-1 Revised 2/11
The visual communication program offers a creative and intellectually stimulating environment, with a history of over fifty years. We nurture our students to focus on their role as designers and their use of visual communication techniques and theory for various media and practices.
Responsibilities include teaching and advising at the undergraduate level; and service requirements.
The proposed workload includes 4 courses per semester as well as advising, mentoring, service to the school, university, and discipline. The position begins in August 2013.
Minimum Qualifications
• This position requires an MFA degree, MS or MA or equivalent master’s degree in Visual Communication or a related field.
• College or university teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Documented ability to teach undergraduate classes in Graphic Design, Interactive Design and Web Design.
• MFA degree in Interactive Design, Graphic Design or closely related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Interactive Design, Graphic Design or closely related field
• Strong ability to teach industry standard print, illustration and photo-manipulation software
• Expertise in interactive design along with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Expertise in various types of interface design including web, tablet and smartphone.
• Expertise in motion design and animation
• Experience in digital device design and other coding languages
• Professional experience with print design
• Professional experience designing for interactive and/or time-based media
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses
• Full-time university or college teaching experience
• Experience working with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds
General Information (This section includes information about the University or the specific department or program, and background checking requirements. All job duties should be included in the Job Description section)
The School of Communication is located in a $14.5 million state-of-the-art facility that includes five computer labs, digital imaging labs, a student media complex, editing bays, television broadcast studios and modern electronic classrooms and seminar rooms. Please visit our website: http://nau.edu/sbs/communication/
Northern Arizona University has a student population of about 25,000 at its main campus in Flagstaff and at over 30 sites across the state.
Committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment, NAU has earned a solid reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a personal touch. NAU carefully balances teaching, scholarship and service with a faculty and staff dedicated to each student’s success. All faculty members are expected to promote student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes.
While our emphasis is undergraduate education, we offer a wide range of graduate programs and research that extend to such national concerns as forest health and bioterrorism. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.
Flagstaff has a population of about 65,000, rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix at the intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40.
With its elevation of 7,000 feet and four-season climate, Flagstaff is ideal for year-round outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include the Grand Canyon, Lowell Observatory, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley, Sunset Crater, Meteor Crater, and Arizona Snowbowl.
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.
Salary
Salary is $43,000 - $45,000, depending on experience.
Application Deadline
This position will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin on 4/1/13.
Application Procedure
Please e-mail the following application materials to VCsearch2013@nau.edu with the subject line in this format: “(Your last name) VC application.” Please limit file size limit to 20mb
To be considered for this position, the following information should be included:
• Letter of application - please explain your interest in the position and how you meet minimum and preferred qualifications; and provide details regarding your educational background, professional and/or teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and your commitment to working in a diverse university community
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• 10 - 15 samples of student work (.pdf).
• 10 - 15 portfolio samples of professional/scholarly/creative work (.pdf).
• A link to a site with your portfolio and students’ work.
• List of five references with names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers
The committee may request additional information at a later date.
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Form A-1 Revised 2/11
Assistant Professor of Digital Communication/New Media
Deadline:
Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:41
Location:
United States of America
The School of Communication at Northern Arizona University is seeking an innovative and creative assistant professor that possesses the technological skills and conceptual imagination to foster technological integration among our 8 academic programs. We have an immediate need for an individual who will help us to implement new media practices, convergence, and integration. This faculty member will facilitate digital media practices among our journalism, electronic media, and photography programs. This person will provide leadership in the curricular and practical development of media convergence for our student newspaper, radio station and television programs. In addition, this new faculty member would help foster a broader sense of integrated media practices and theoretical approaches to new media and multimedia production among our advertising, public relations, visual communication, speech communication and merchandising programs. The successful candidate would develop new courses in New and Digital Media Studies and Production, and contribute to the teaching of existing courses in various programs. This is a wonderful opportunity for a person who has the vision and skills to develop and offer guidance on a new direction of study and practice in our School. The proposed workload includes three courses per semester; advising and mentoring; research/creative activity; and service to the school university and discipline. The position begins in August 2008.
Lecturer of Visual Communication
Deadline:
Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:40
Location:
United States of America
The School of Communication at Northern Arizona University invites applications for a lecturer faculty position in Visual Communication. The visual communication program has offered a creative and intellectually stimulating environment for over fifty years. We nurture our students to focus on their role as designers and their use of visual communication techniques and theory for various media and practices. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with enthusiasm in teaching new designers and would like to contribute to the growth of a strong visual communication program. The proposed workload includes four courses per semester: Advising, mentoring and service to the school, university and discipline. The position begins in August 2008.
Assistant Professor of Visual Communication
Deadline:
Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:38
Location:
United States of America
The School of Communication at Northern Arizona University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Visual Communication. The visual communication program has offered a creative and intellectually stimulating environment for over fifty years. We nurture our students to focus on their role as designers and their use of visual communication techniques and theory for various media and practices. This is a wonderful opportunity for a person who has enthusiasm, experience and skills to contribute to the growth of a strong visual communication program. The proposed workload includes three courses per semester; advising and mentoring; research and/or creative activity; and service to the school, university and discipline. The position begins in August 2008.
Assistant Professor of Visual Communication-School of Communication, Northern Arizona University
Deadline:
Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:41
How to Apply
Northern Arizona University is unable to receive your application materials on line at this time. Please follow the instructions below:
* Send letter of application; professional vitae; one-page teaching statement; a statement of how you will consider (and/or how you have handled) diversity issues in teaching-related activities, scholarship and service; and a list of five references with names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. Examples of scholarly/creative activity, transcripts, and course syllabi may be asked for at a later date. Send all materials to VC Search Committee Chair, School of Communication, P.O. Box 5619, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5619.
Special Information
* This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position.
Job Description
* The proposed workload includes three courses per semester; advising and mentoring; research and/or scholarly activity; and service to the school, university and discipline.
Minimum Qualifications
* MFA or MA degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communication or closely related field by August 2006 is required. Substantial professional experience, proficiency in digital design software, experience in print design, and awareness of contemporary visual communications (graphic design, typography and advertising practices and issues) are required. Ability to teach all undergraduate levels of graphic design and typography is required. Must have a commitment to working effectively in a diverse university community.
* The successful candidate will demonstrate potential in teaching college/university courses in layout and design for a variety of media and display knowledge of graphic design concepts, success in/or potential for sustained scholarly and/or creative activity and participation in professional organizations related to the field.
Preferred Qualifications
* One to two years of college teaching is preferred. Knowledge of web design, information graphics, multimedia and print production is desirable. Experience with the Macintosh OS is preferred. The ability to teach in alternative learning environments, i.e., Web and interactive television, and demonstrated ability to teach in related communication disciplines within the School of Communication add strength to candidacy. Interest in developing outreach initiatives linking the professional field and the students is also desirable.
General Information
* The School of Communication is located in a newly renovated 14.5 million dollar state-of-the-art facility that includes 4 computer labs, photo darkrooms, a student media complex, editing bays, television broadcast studios and modern electronic classrooms and seminar rooms.
* Northern Arizona University has a student population of about 18,000 at its main campus in Flagstaff and at 30 sites across the state. Committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment, NAU has earned a solid reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a personal touch. NAU carefully balances teaching, scholarship and service with a faculty and staff dedicated to each student's success.
* While our emphasis is undergraduate education, we offer a wide range of graduate programs and research that extends to such national concerns as forest health and bioterrorism. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.
* Flagstaff has a population of about 57,000, rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix at the intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40. With its elevation of 7,000 feet and four-season climate, Flagstaff is ideal for year-round outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include the Grand Canyon, Lowell Observatory, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley, Sunset Crater, Meteor Crater, and Arizona Snowbowl.
* NAU requires a minimum of a criminal county conviction investigation and an employment investigation of ten years history for all regular full-time and part-time positions. Additionally, an Education Credentials Investigation is required on all regular faculty positions.
Salary
$43,000-$46,000 per academic year, depending on experience.
FSLA Status
Exempt
Application Deadline
This position will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin on January 9, 2006.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Northern Arizona University is unable to receive your application materials on line at this time. Please follow the instructions below:
* Send letter of application; professional vitae; one-page teaching statement; a statement of how you will consider (and/or how you have handled) diversity issues in teaching-related activities, scholarship and service; and a list of five references with names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. Examples of scholarly/creative activity, transcripts, and course syllabi may be asked for at a later date. Send all materials to VC Search Committee Chair, School of Communication, P.O. Box 5619, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5619.
Special Information
* This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position.
Job Description
* The proposed workload includes three courses per semester; advising and mentoring; research and/or scholarly activity; and service to the school, university and discipline.
Minimum Qualifications
* MFA or MA degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communication or closely related field by August 2006 is required. Substantial professional experience, proficiency in digital design software, experience in print design, and awareness of contemporary visual communications (graphic design, typography and advertising practices and issues) are required. Ability to teach all undergraduate levels of graphic design and typography is required. Must have a commitment to working effectively in a diverse university community.
* The successful candidate will demonstrate potential in teaching college/university courses in layout and design for a variety of media and display knowledge of graphic design concepts, success in/or potential for sustained scholarly and/or creative activity and participation in professional organizations related to the field.
Preferred Qualifications
* One to two years of college teaching is preferred. Knowledge of web design, information graphics, multimedia and print production is desirable. Experience with the Macintosh OS is preferred. The ability to teach in alternative learning environments, i.e., Web and interactive television, and demonstrated ability to teach in related communication disciplines within the School of Communication add strength to candidacy. Interest in developing outreach initiatives linking the professional field and the students is also desirable.
General Information
* The School of Communication is located in a newly renovated 14.5 million dollar state-of-the-art facility that includes 4 computer labs, photo darkrooms, a student media complex, editing bays, television broadcast studios and modern electronic classrooms and seminar rooms.
* Northern Arizona University has a student population of about 18,000 at its main campus in Flagstaff and at 30 sites across the state. Committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment, NAU has earned a solid reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a personal touch. NAU carefully balances teaching, scholarship and service with a faculty and staff dedicated to each student's success.
* While our emphasis is undergraduate education, we offer a wide range of graduate programs and research that extends to such national concerns as forest health and bioterrorism. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.
* Flagstaff has a population of about 57,000, rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix at the intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40. With its elevation of 7,000 feet and four-season climate, Flagstaff is ideal for year-round outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include the Grand Canyon, Lowell Observatory, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley, Sunset Crater, Meteor Crater, and Arizona Snowbowl.
* NAU requires a minimum of a criminal county conviction investigation and an employment investigation of ten years history for all regular full-time and part-time positions. Additionally, an Education Credentials Investigation is required on all regular faculty positions.
Salary
$43,000-$46,000 per academic year, depending on experience.
FSLA Status
Exempt
Application Deadline
This position will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin on January 9, 2006.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
