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    Assistant Professor of Practice - Illustration, Design, Animation (UPDATED) Posting Number req18307 Department School of Art Department Website Link Medical Sub-Speciality Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

    Please Note: The follow review date has been added to the Special Instructions to Applicants section, "Application review will begin March 15th 2024.".

    The Illustration, Design, & Animation Program (IDA), housed within the School of Art, University of Arizona (UA), invites candidates for a full-time, career-track Professor of Practice* position beginning in August 2024. IDA fosters cross-disciplinary collaborations beyond the classroom and encourages the development of diverse methodologies as part of the student experience. We seek candidates with strengths and an active professional practice with an emphasis on illustration and design.

    The new faculty member will contribute to the evolution of our IDA curriculum that positions storytelling and visual communication as an integral focus for the future of illustrators, designers, animators, and their collaborative partners. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses that include traditional and digital media. Applicants with expertise in illustration, design, and motion/animation work will be highly considered. Picture books, graphic novels, comics, branding, and typography/hand lettering experience are also highly valued.

    Inclusive excellence in teaching is expected. The successful candidate will mentor and educate students who represent a diverse demographic. An ability to foster a pluralistic learning environment and a sense of dignity, belonging, and empowerment for students from minoritized, underrepresented, and/or marginalized populations is essential. Learn more about inclusive excellence at

    The School of Art is part of the Arizona Arts division, which serves as a gateway to visual and performing arts experiences on the UA campus.

    This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

    Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and visioninsurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paidvacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction forthe employee and qualified family members; state and optionalretirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; andmore

    The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovativework-life programs. For more information about working at theUniversity of Arizona and relocations services, please .

    Duties & Responsibilities

    Duties and responsibilities

  • Teach three 3-credit courses per semester.
  • Contribute to the curriculum to address professional developments in the field.
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues of various backgrounds and disciplines.
  • Contribute to faculty governance and service at the program, school, college, university, and professional levels.
  • Participate in outreach, student advising, recruitment, and other activities that enhance student engagement, increase diversity, and expand collaborations with community partners.
  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Ability to teach and mentor students in a variety of narrative or sequential formats, including but not limited to:
    o Graphic Novels, Picture Books, Comics, Artists' Books
    o Animation, Motion Graphics
    o Ability to meaningfully integrate text and image in practice and teaching
    o Typography, Hand Lettering, Letterpress, Poster Design
  • Knowledge of canonical and non-canonical histories and philosophies in illustration and design.
  • Ability to foster a pluralistic learning environment and a sense of dignity, belonging, and empowerment for students from minoritized, underrepresented, and/or marginalized populations.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and teach curricula in a manner that is resonant and responsive to individual and sociocultural differences among students.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • MFA in Illustration, Design, Writing, or related area or BFA with three years of professional experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Evidence of ongoing professional illustration/design practice.
  • Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Information Career-Track (CT) FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Academic Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $45,000 - $50,000 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 8/12/2024 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Maria Sanchez
    Open Date 12/4/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed

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