Salary: $65,000.00 – $70,000.00 Annually
Location : 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: FY2401768
Division: School of the Arts
Department: Art and Visual Comm
Opening Date: 10/12/2023
Closing Date: 1/1/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
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Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Portfolio (Web Link)
Optional Documents: Evidence of Degree
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Position Announcement
The Department of Art & Design at Utah Valley University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Graphic Design to begin August 2024. We seek a compelling artist and a collaborative educator whose duties will include: teaching undergraduate graphic design courses; engaging in peer-reviewed scholarship activities; serving on department, school, and university committees; and serving as the graphic design program coordinator on a rotational basis. Teaching topics include graphic design theory, typography, branding, portfolio, and self-promotion, and BFA capstone project.
The candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, as well as to teaching diverse learners and modeling inclusive practices. The search committee encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. We welcome applications from candidates whose record of scholarship, teaching, and/or service strengthens the department’s ability to offer diverse perspectives and culturally responsive mentorship to our students.
UVU, located in Orem, Utah, is a comprehensive state institution of higher education with over 40,000 students. Orem is on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains and offers access to numerous outdoor activities including snow sports, hiking, mountain biking, and hunting. The Wasatch Front metropolitan area offers rich cultural opportunities in the arts including the Sundance Film Festival and world-class music and dance companies. The UVU campus is served by a wonderful public transit system, including a rail line that runs along the entire Wasatch Front urban corridor. The UVU School of the Arts has strong ties with other universities and with professionals in the arts in Utah. UVU and the School of the Arts strongly support undergraduate creative activities and service learning. UVU offers great health insurance and retirement benefits to faculty members.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Teaches undergraduate graphic design courses each semester.
- Plans, prepares, and implements an approved course of study. Prepares instructional materials (demos, visual presentations, online materials) as necessary.
- Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms/labs or online courses by using methods such as lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and visual aids. Mentors students outside of class time.
- Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records regarding student grading, attendance, and performance.
- Devotes time to scholarly and service activities.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with an MFA in graphic design or a related field is required.
• Knowledge and skill in current instructional theories, strategies, techniques, and discipline content.
• Professional experience in Graphic Design preferred.
• College-level graphic design or related teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Graphic design history, graphic design theory, typography, branding, portfolio and self-promotion, and BFA capstone project exhibition.
- Adobe Creative Cloud including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Apple Macintosh systems and software.
Skills:
- Course instruction.
- Student project evaluations and critiques.
- Student motivation.
Abilities:
- Course curriculum development.
- Interpersonal relationships and communication.
- Maintain a safe, empathetic, and empowering class environment.
- Model inclusive practices
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family’s overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.
Highlights from Utah Valley University’s benefits package include:
- Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
- Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university’s High-Deductible Health Plan
- Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
- Dental and vision plan options
- Incentivized wellness program
- Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
- Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
- Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
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