Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice, Graphic Design
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Job no: 533135
Work type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Senior management: Architecture, Arts, and Design
Department: School of Visual Arts SOVA
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Instructional / Teaching Faculty, Visual Arts / Studio Arts, Design / Graphic Design / Industrial Design
The School of Visual Arts (SOVA) at Virginia Tech (https://www.sova.vt.edu) SOVA is housed within the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD) at Virginia Tech, a comprehensive land grant research university in Blacksburg, Virginia. SOVA has approximately 275 undergraduate majors within four areas (Graphic Design, Creative Technologies, Studio Art and Art History). The Graphic Design program currently has approximately 100 majors and has been included in GDUSA’s list of “Top 30 Graphic Design Schools'' for each of the last six years. Virginia Tech is home to one of the largest Swiss poster collections in the Americas, due to the generous donation by the designers Dennis Ichiyama and Oscar Fernández.
SOVA seeks candidates for a full-time, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice, Graphic Design position. Anticipated start date in August 2025.
Duties and responsibilities include:
● Teaching three undergraduate courses per semester, from introductory to advanced levels of Graphic Design (and possibly non-majors, foundations, and/or graduate courses)
● Maintaining an up-to-date proficiency with digital tools and software as they relate to teaching and creative research in design (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma)
● Staying abreast of cutting-edge design practices, theories, ethics, AI integration, experience design, accessibility, etc., as well as advancements in design education
● Contributing to our program and school through active participation in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary work environment
● Contributing to the overall learning environment in the school and program by attending events, reviewing student work, and participating in faculty meetings and other service.
● Terminal degree in Graphic Design (i.e., MFA, MDes in Graphic Design) or in a related discipline by appointment start date or commensurate professional experience in graphic design
● Ability to teach Graphic Design courses at the university level, including Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced levels courses
● Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive environment
● Record of excellence in one or more of the following areas: motion graphics, experience design, immersive experiences, AR/VR, data visualization, web/interaction design, AI integration, typography, and/or design research.
● Demonstrated ability to teach additional courses depending on area of specialization (e.g. electives, non-majors, graduate courses)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of interest
- Personal statement of teaching philosophy or teaching evaluations demonstrating commitment to teaching excellence
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Salary range is $65,000 - $70,000 per year
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Julie Weaver at juliew19@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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