Fine and Performing Arts, Lecturer in Visual Commu

at Loyola University Of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Details

Position Details
Job Title 
 Fine and Performing Arts, Lecturer in Visual Communication, Non-Tenure Track
Position Title 
 Fine and Performing Arts, Lecturer in Visual Communication, Non-Tenure Track
Position Number
Job Category 
 University Faculty
Job Type 
 Full-Time
FLSA Status 
 Exempt
Campus 
 Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Location Code 
 FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS (02105A)
Department Name 
 FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?  
 No
Duties and Responsibilities 
 Loyola University Chicago, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Fine and Performing Arts seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as a full-time Lecturer in Visual Communication, beginning in Fall 2024. The Department of Fine and Performing Arts' Fine Arts Division has 12 full-time faculty serving approximately 130 undergraduate art majors and is located on the university's Lakeshore Campus. For more information about the department, please visit its website at .

Located on Chicago's vibrantly multicultural North Side, LUC is committed to creating an inclusive, responsive community of faculty, students, and staff. As an urban-based Department of Fine and Performing Arts dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from under-represented and under-served populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from under-represented groups. We also encourage applications from scholars committed to interdisciplinarity (i.e., working with colleagues across different subfields and disciplines) and the successful pursuit of external grants.

We seek a faculty member who is passionate about the field of graphic design and committed to excellence in teaching undergraduate students within a liberal arts context. The responsibilities of this position include teaching four undergraduate courses per semester in visual communication.The faculty member will teach various levels of undergraduate courses. We are particularly interested in candidates who have the ability to teach animation, color theory, and interactive design. The position also includes some service obligations, such as participating in critiques for Senior Capstone and attending departmental meetings.
Qualifications 
 An MFA or MDes in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, or other relevant field of study from an accredited college or university is required. Applicants should possess evidence of successful college-level teaching experience and a record of active professional practice. A candidate with at least two years of post-graduate college teaching experience and at least two years of professional experience is preferred.

Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds, especially regarding socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, ability/disability, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Candidates must be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic education.
Physical Demands 
 None
Working Conditions 
 None
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience 
 An MFA or MDes in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, or other relevant field of study from an accredited college or university is required. Applicants should possess evidence of successful college-level teaching experience and a record of active professional practice. A candidate with at least two years of post-graduate college teaching experience and at least two years of professional experience is preferred.

Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds, especially regarding socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, ability/disability, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Candidates must be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic education.
Open Date 
 11/28/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants 
 Applicants should submit the following materials to . Applicants should also provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position. Referees will not be contacted immediately but might be at subsequent points in the review process.

1. Cover letter stating your interests and qualifications

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Teaching... For full info follow application link.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.