at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Non-Tenure Track (Open Rank) Specialized FacultySchool of Art & Design
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The School of Art & Design at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications to fill one or more open-rank, non-tenure-track faculty appointments (up to 100% time for up to 9 months). Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate- and graduate-level courses for the School of Art & Design in one or more instructional fields, mentor and oversee Graduate Teaching Assistants as needed, meet with instructors of other sections when appropriate. These appointments may be eligible for renewal at the school's discretion.
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Current positions available include the following nine-month positions:
- Adjunct Lecturer/Lecturer, Studio Art, Foundations: Observational Drawing, Expressive Drawing. This appointment is for one year and will include teaching at least two courses each in the fall and spring semesters. Observational Drawing (Theory and practice in observational drawing with emphasis on fundamental principles such as mark/line, shape/form, space/composition, linear/perspective, scale/proportion, value/tonal range, and pattern/texture). Expressive Drawing (Explores drawing concepts with emphasis on visual and embodied narrative, process, conceptual, non-objective, large format, seriality, and collage).
- Teaching Assistant Professor in Graphic Design: Teaching responsibilities will include typography, cross-media editorial design, User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX), and studios infused by candidates' research expertise that enhance knowledge, methods, and skills necessary for entry-level professional practice. This appointment is for one year and will include teaching at least three courses each in the fall and spring semesters.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Adjunct Lecturer/Lecturer, Studio Art, Foundations: Terminal degree in drawing or related field; experience working with representation, abstraction, gesture, measuring, color theory, chiaroscuro, live and recorded visual reference, and narrative. Experience teaching drawing to undergraduate students is required. Candidates should have working knowledge of histories and theories of perspective, composition, and drawing based media (including graphite, charcoal, ink, and collage). Candidates should possess a demonstrated record of professional accomplishments and be in dialogue with contemporary discourse, particularly as it relates to practice or pedagogy.
- Teaching Assistant Professor in Graphic Design: A terminal degree (PhD, MFA, MDes, or equivalent) in Graphic Design is required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Graphic Design with experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level is highly desirable; studio teaching experience is preferred. Candidate should possess a demonstrated record of professional accomplishments and be in dialogue with contemporary design discourse, particularly as it relates to practice or pedagogy. An excellent working knowledge of appropriate software is required. Any extensive professional or research expertise such as typography, branding, user experience, motion, or active critical practice would be considered an asset. Applicants with demonstrable commitments to social justice and a reflective approach to transforming the discipline concerning inclusion and anti-racism are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a field relevant to the intended field of instruction.
- A record of accomplishments in practice or in the profession and in dialog with contemporary discourse in the discipline, particularly as relates to practice or pedagogy.
Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience.
Proposed Starting Dates:
9-month appointments: August 16, 2024
Fall-semester appointments: August 16, 2024
Spring-semester appointments: January 1, 2025
Application Procedures:
For full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by May 20, 2024, for appointments starting in Fall 2024, and October 1, 2024 for any Spring 2025 vacancies. Please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu . Only candidate profiles submitted through the jobs.illinois.edu application portal will be considered. To be considered complete, your submission must include the following:
- Cover Letter (specify the position for which you are applying)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Names and complete contact information for three references
- Portfolio of professional work (up to 20 images).
Please submit items 1 -3 as a single, multi-page, letter-size PDF (NOT an Acrobat "PDF portfolio") using the naming convention of "lastname_docs.pdf". Portfolios should be submitted as a separate PDF using the naming convention of "lastname_portfolio.pdf".
Interviews may take place and offers may be made before the closing date, but all applications received by the closing date will receive full consideration for an open position.
Context
The School of Art & Design distinguishes itself, as part of a preeminent public research university, through its leadership in visual literacy, design thinking, critical inquiry, and material problem solving. The school offers undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in Art Education, Art History, Crafts, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, New Media, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture. The future of design at Illinois will also include the Siebel Center for Design for outreach, education, and experimentation in design for students in fields within and outside the arts.
University of Illinois
As a part of the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Illinois, the School of Art & Design offers ready opportunity for collaborations with Krannert Art Museum and Krannert Center for Performing Arts, and with active departments of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Dance, Theater, and Music. The University of Illinois is strongly international, and recognized for excellence in the Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, and the Arts. Supported by the nation's third largest research library and abundant technological resources, Illinois provides a rich environment for both disciplinary and interdisciplinary ventures. Champaign-Urbana is in East Central Illinois, within short driving distance to Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. For more information, please visit: www.illinois.edu for the University, faa.illinois.edu for the college, and art.illinois.edu for the School.
For additional information regarding the position, please contact:
Professor Lynne Deaborn, Chair
School of Art & Design, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
408 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-0855 | dearborn@illinois.edu
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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1024398
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
