DocumentsInstructor - Illustration/ Sequential Art (Commercial Art)
E-appoint Tracking Number: ART004980S
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Category: Faculty
Is position tenure earning: No
Position Department/Office: Art
Appointment Duration: 9 Month
Position Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities include commercial art courses that require the specific skills and knowledge in the following areas: Illustration Materials and Methods; Narrative and Sequential imagery development; Concept and Character Design: Illustration Portfolio and Professional Practices Development. Some additional responsibilities may include participation in reviews, recruitment, and other departmental assignments as required and service to the college, university, community, professional development, and input into continual development of the Illustration/ Sequential Art program with consideration for the limitations of the position appointment.
Minimum Requirements: Candidates must have an MFA (terminal degree) in Illustration, Sequential Art or related fields (equivalent professional experience will be considered). Qualified candidates should have a firm knowledge of the field of illustration in both traditional and contemporary venues. The candidate should demonstrate strong drawing and composition skills, fluency in relevant illustration media, techniques and tools including digital media (specifically Adobe Creative Suite). The desire to explore new and emerging technologies are a must. Commitment to teaching and professional achievement is expected.
Preferred Qualifications: It is preferred that qualified candidates will have successful college and university teaching experience.
The Following Background Checks Are Required:
- A criminal background check
Position Closes: Open Until Filled
Application Review: For first consideration, apply by 02/20/13
Application Instructions:
A completed application includes a letter of application, complete curricula vitae, all degree transcripts (unofficial), statement of teaching philosophy, documentation of teaching commitment, portfolio of 20 images of Professional work, 20 images of student work (PDF format), names of five professional references including their e-mail and telephone numbers.
Electronic applications are encouraged and are to be sent in a single (PDF format) to: joliver@pittstate.edu with the heading: “Illustration/Sequential Art Search” or by mail:
Chair, James Oliver
Illustration/ Sequential Art Search Committee
Department of Art,
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762,
(Telephone: 620-235-4302)
Please note that an official set of transcripts and three letters of recommendation from your list of five (sent under separate cover) will be requested should you be invited for an on-campus interview and that a criminal background check is required for the selected candidate.
Other Information: Appointment is contingent upon budget approval.
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