The University of New Mexico, Department of Art has a vacancy for an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design. Our department seeks an artist whose practice is rooted in graphic and digital design and who would be able to develop and teach a rigorous design curriculum.  The ideal candidate should possess the ability to teach at all levels of Graphic Design and integrate various areas of practice into the curriculum. The new faculty member will be part of the Experimental Art and Technology area, an interdisciplinary emerging technology focused area in the Department of Art. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. The teaching load is two courses per semester (2/2). Along with the prioritized 2/2 teaching load, service and on-going scholarship is expected, concurrent with the teaching load.

SALARY:  $62,400

Application Details

APPLICATION: All applicants must apply online at the University of New Mexico web site: hr.unm.edu, Requisition #31470. Click here to apply.

Please attach as part of the application in the UNMJobs system:

1) A letter of application that includes contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

2) CV with names and complete addresses (mailing, telephone, and e-mail) of three recommenders.

3) Unofficial transcripts or confirmation letter from Thesis Advisor or Department Chair confirming degree completion timeline.

4) Maximum of three representative course syllabi.

5) Teaching philosophy.

6) Artist statement.

7) 20 examples of your work, with a list of images, including title, year, medium, and dimensions.

8) 15 examples of student work, with a list of images including title, year, medium, and dimensions.

If selected for the position, you will need to provide official certification of successful completion of all minimum degree requirements for this position prior to your initial employment with UNM.

About the University

The University of New Mexico is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a city of 600,000 on the Rio Grande at an altitude of 5,200 feet. Albuquerque’s historical pluralism gives the city a fascinating mix in terms of its arts, cuisine, languages, and values. The University of New Mexico is a large, diverse state university with a faculty of over 3,000 serving approximately 25,000 students. 

The University of New Mexico's Department of Art is the only department at UNM that regularly offers specialized graphic design courses. Graphic design courses, which are in high demand from students across the university, serve students in Art, Architecture, Community and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Communications & Journalism, BAIA (Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts), and more. The University of New Mexico‘s Department of Art is part of the College of Fine Arts, whose internationally recognized programs, faculty, and staff provide a comprehensive education in both the visual and the performing arts. The Department of Art offers the B.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A., and Ph.D. degrees. Resources at the University include the UNM ARTSLab, a transdisciplinary research facility and exhibition space with an emphasis on immersive and interactive technology.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Contact

Feel free to contact Professor of Experimental Art & Technology, Mary Tsiongas at tsiongas@unm.edu if you have any questions about the position or process.

To learn more about what it is like to be a UNM Art employee, read more about current employees and company culture at https://art.unm.edu/about/

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