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Position TitleInstructors - Graphic Design/Graphic Arts Management (Part-time Semester)About this OpportunityThe School of Art at Ball State University invites applications for part-time instructors to teach a variety of courses in Graphic Design and Graphic Arts Management, including ADS 200 Computer for Visual Communication/Graphic Design; ADS 301 Web Design: Coding for Designers; ADS 302 Motion Graphics for Graphic Design; GCM 283 Graphics: Packaging Technology; GCM 373 Graphics: Packaging Construction and Design; GCM 385 Graphics: Cross Media Communications, and additional courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
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Appointment TypeOtherLength of AppointmentPT SemesterDescriptionThe School of Art at Ball State University invites applications for part-time instructors to teach a variety of courses in Graphic Design and Graphic Arts Management, including ADS 200 Computer for Visual Communication/Graphic Design; ADS 301 Web Design: Coding for Designers; ADS 302 Motion Graphics for Graphic Design; GCM 283 Graphics: Packaging Technology; GCM 373 Graphics: Packaging Construction and Design; GCM 385 Graphics: Cross Media Communications, and additional courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Successful candidates may be hired to teach between one and three sections, and we offer both online and in-person modalities. Course development support and pedagogical mentoring will be offered.
Authorization to work in the USCandidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.Preferred QualificationsOne year of teaching experience at the college level
Required Certifications/LicensuresPre-Employment ScreeningRequires successful completion of a background check and education verification. Position Title(s) SupervisedNone.
EEO StatementBall State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
DepartmentSchool of Art:600020College/Department InformationThe School of Art has over forty full-time faculty and offers state-of-the-art facilities serving more than 600 undergraduate majors. Programs at the BA, BS, and BFA levels include art education, art history, ceramics, drawing, glass, graphic arts management, graphic design, intermedia, metals, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and visual arts/animation. School of Art students enjoy world-class facilities, with over 73,000 square feet of classroom, gallery, and studio space in the Art and Journalism Building, Applied Technology Building, and the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass. Students and faculty work closely with David Owsley Museum of Art on campus, among the finest university art collections in the nation. Ball State University is accredited by the National Association for Schools of Art and Design.
Department Email or Phone Number765-285-5838, art@bsu.edu
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Posting Number202401267FNumber of VacanciesMultipleDesired Start Date08/16/2024Position End DatePosting Date04/05/2024Applications Accepted Through Date07/03/2024Open Until FilledNoConsideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)Information regarding transcriptsThe option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.Special Instructions SummaryRequired application materials:
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover LetterIn support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’
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