Faculty Position in Graphic Design: Interactive Media (Open Rank) - Michigan State University

The Department of Art & Art History at Michigan State University seeks a dynamic and creative colleague whose research and teaching focuses primarily on Graphic Design: Interactive Media. This is an academic year, tenure-system (open rank) or academic specialist appointment (depending on background and experience) commencing August 16, 2011. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience.
The successful candidate should be team oriented and committed to advancing the design discipline through the innovative use of evolving technologies and new media. Applicants should be passionate about creating a new generation of practitioners, demonstrate knowledge of historical and contemporary trends in the Graphic Design discipline, and be able to imaginatively and critically situate design practice in the current media-saturated landscape.
We seek a faculty member who has a strong commitment to teaching in our vibrant Studio Art Program which emphasizes a diversity of conceptual and technical practices leading to the BA, BFA, and MFA degrees. In addition to Studio Art, the department offers undergraduate degree programs in Art History and Visual Culture, Art Education, Apparel and Textile Design, and a graduate degree program in Studio Art. Serving over 500 majors, the department is home to nearly 50 faculty and staff, including 30 tenure system faculty that are committed to active research agendas and creative practice across a range of art and design fields. To better reflect the diversity of our disciplinary offerings and faculty professional activities, in July 2011 we will officially be known as “The Department of Art, Art History, and Design.” For more information about the department go to www.art.msu.edu. This position is also part of a cluster hire for the new technology, culture and creativity initiatives of the College of Arts and Letters. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiastic willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and college. For more about the College of Arts and Letters multi-disciplinary initiatives go to: www.cal.msu.edu.
Qualifications: Applicants are expected to hold a MFA, MGD, MDes, (or equivalent professional experience) and should be professionally active designers with a record of creative achievement that may include exhibitions, commissions, and/or publications. Successful candidates should possess the expertise to teach a range of courses in the Graphic Design Area with primary responsibility for courses in Web, Interactive, Time-based, and Motion Graphics Design. Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level is desirable.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY AT THE MICHIGAN STATE HUMAN RESOURCES WEB SITE (www.jobs.msu.edu). Applications should include a letter expressing interest in this position describing qualifications and experience, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi (if available), and the names and contact information of three references. In addition, applicants should provide links to an on-line portfolio of recent creative work and student work (if available), and publications (if relevant). Alternatively, if such materials are not available online, hard copy materials (CD/DVD's, videos, publications etc.) should be sent to: Graphic Design/Interactive Media Search Committee, c/o Thomas Berding, Chair, Department of Art & Art History, Michigan State University, 113 Kresge Art Center, East Lansing, MI 48824-1119. Review of applications will begin February 21, 2011 and continue until position is filled.
Known internationally as a major U.S. public university with global reach, Michigan State University has been advancing knowledge and transforming lives through innovative teaching, research, and outreach for nearly 150 years. MSU is a member of the Association of American Universities, the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, and the Big Ten athletic conference. In 2012, Michigan State University will be home to the new Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, designed by world renowned architect Zaha Hadid, which will become a premier venue for modern and contemporary art.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.