Assistant Professor of Communication Design

Description

The Communication Design program invites applications for a permanent, full-time, nine-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor (non-tenure track). The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to visually communicate beyond the traditional graphic design realm to reflect the ever-growing design industry. Emphasis areas include but are not limited to: advertising, art direction, branding, copywriting, editorial and publication design, exhibition and graphic design, information and packaging design, as well as interactive, web, app, and UX/UI design.

The Communication Design program is a hub of creative activity on campus, collaborating with other programs such as Fashion, Business, Creative Writing, and others. The program supports student initiatives such as Stephens Life Magazine, Creative Ink, the Kopenhaver Center, the Creative Hub, and the Screen Queens Print Shop. The new assistant professor will join a group of enthusiastic creative colleagues across the Women’s College in an environment that promotes exploration, focuses on student excellence, and is entrepreneurial in spirit.

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in communication design and allied fields (e.g., marketing) in accordance with their areas of expertise.
• Provide academic advising to undergraduate students.
• Provide service to the college and profession.
• Assist in the development of new curricula and programs within the program and school.
• Maintain active research, scholarship and/or creative professional practice in the field.
• Collaborate on student recruitment, retention, and experiential learning.
• Lead or support interdisciplinary initiatives across campus and beyond.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (M.F.A., Ph.D., or equivalent) in Communication Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Marketing, or a related field. 
• Experience teaching at the collegiate or university level. 
• Demonstrate engagement in service to a school, college, university, community and/or profession.
• Knowledge of and experience with computer-mediated technologies and core software applications relevant to the communication design discipline (e.g., Macintosh OS, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Well versed with User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design, motion graphics, infographics, and other industry standards and best practices.
• Strong conceptual and formal design skills.
• Record of scholarly, creative, or professional contributions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in interdisciplinary curriculum/program development.
• Experience or interest in integrating the program’s curriculum and activities into the broader college and surrounding communities.

Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women's college in the United States, dedicated to providing innovative, experiential, and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College continues to be a leader in women's education, fostering a community where students are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. The college also provides flexible, co-educational master’s degrees and certificates for working professionals, and is home to the co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000+ college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: big-time college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a high-energy arts community, amazing recreation, and a great downtown with lots of places to eat, shop, snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Children’s School).

Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Retirement Annuity, Faculty/Staff Grants, tuition waivers and tuition paid undergraduate classes for dependents.

Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers, doers and dreamers.

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.