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Position Number: 3561275
Location: Rochester, NY
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Graphic Design

Tenure Track Faculty
7329BR
College of Art and Design
CAD School of Design

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track
Faculty Discipline:
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 16-Aug-2023

Detailed Job Description
The School of Design in the College of Art and Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites individuals to apply for a tenure track position to teach in the School of Design. We are seeking candidates with an expertise in motion design who are well-rounded visual designers. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to provide leadership and vision in integrating motion design into the Graphic Design, New Media Design and Visual Communication Design curriculums. Candidates should be qualified to teach throughout the curriculum. Expectations include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate studio and lecture courses; teaching a full load each term; participating in innovative teaching and curriculum development; rendering service to the school, college, university, and community; career advising and mentoring students; and participating in professional organizations important to the field of design.

We are seeking an individual to live our values, embrace diverse perspectives, and nurture the RIT community to remain a great place to work for all; who has the ability and interest in leading and contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

Department/College Description
THE DEPARTMENT: The internationally-recognized School of Design offers five undergraduate programs and three graduate programs. The undergraduate programs include 3D Digital Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, and New Media Design. The graduate programs include Visual Communication Design, Industrial Design, and Integrative Design. All programs are supported by the Vignelli Center for Design Studies. SOD provides a creative community where students have the opportunity to discover their unique talents and expressive potential, while at the same time developing the skills needed to fulfill any creative or technical role in the expansive fields of design. SOD has an enrollment of more than 800 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. The renowned alumni and faculty have been recognized as National Design Award recipients, design leaders at some of the most respected company brands in the world, and thought-leaders in the field of design and bettering the human condition. To learn more, visit https://www.rit.edu/artdesign/school-design.

THE COLLEGE: RIT's College of Art and Design is the university's creative hub where art, design, science, and technology intersect in our 200,000+ sq. ft. facility. We are a dynamic and professional arts and design community comprised of 1,900 students (UG and Grad), nearly 140 full-time faculty, 60 creative staff, and a number of professional part-time faculty, all of whom contribute to our Colleges ecosystem. The Colleges four schools offer programs in Art, Design, Crafts, Film and Animation, Photography and Photographic Sciences. The range of innovative programs offers students a panoramic perspective from creating fine art using centuries-old methods to pushing the boundaries of digital creativity. The College of Art and Design also takes full advantage of RITs opportunities in technology, STEM, engineering, sustainability, and entrepreneurism programs, as well as our global campuses, https://rit.edu/artdesign.

Required Minimum Qualifications

MFA in Graphic Design, New Media, Visual Communications, Animation or a terminal degree in a related field of study.
Professional experience in motion design.
Teaching experience in motion design and/or a related design field.
Demonstrated expertise in motion design.
Demonstrated experience in any of the following areas of design: typography, graphic design, 3D design, narrative storytelling or interactive design.
Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the Colleges continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Required Minimum Education Level
MFA

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Portfolio of Students' Work, Portfolio of Work, Sample Syllabus, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Video samples (provide links to websites or YouTube)

How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 7329BR.

Please submit your online application; cover letter addressing the listed qualifications; your updated curriculum vitae; and upload the folliwung attachments:

A brief teaching philosophy
Provide the names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
Upload a Contribution to Diversity Statement that addresses ways in which you approach diversity in your teaching process and incorporate elements of diversity into your design approaches
Upload course syllabi with at least three assignments
Provide a link to 5 to 10 stand-alone examples of professional work
Provide a link to your demo reel
Provide a link to 5 to 10 examples of motion design student work

You may contact the search committee with questions on the position at: Jason Arena, School of Design,at jxafaa@rit.edu.
To receive full consideration, all application materials should be received by January 15, 2023. The search will remain open until an acceptable candidate is found.

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Additional Details

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.