Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: $62,500 - $66,500

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia is seeking a full-time tenure-track associate or full professor of Graphic Design. Candidates should possess strong visual design skills, demonstrate experience working on original creative design and research, and have a background in Graphic Design, Web Design, or creative practice in industry. The graphic design concentration in the Art Program prepares students in design research and innovative platforms of 2D, 3D, interactive work, VR, and AR. Applicants should demonstrate strong teaching experience, including design studio and lecture courses in Graphic and Web Design with a focus on typography, design, web design, coding, UX/UI, motion graphic, and animation. Experience in teaching project-based classes focusing on creative visual representation, branding strategies, and prior professional experience in the field is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, an ongoing artistic studio practice, and creative research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruction of web design and UX/UI for graphic design majors
• Instruction of moving image and/or animation courses for Graphic Design and Art majors
• Curricular design
• Computer and Design Lab oversight
• Advising undergraduates
• Service to the University community
• Professional development

Minimum Experience/Training:

• Demonstrated expertise and skill in web design, new media, and motion graphics/ animation.
• Three years of teaching and professional experience preferred.
• The successful candidate must be willing and able to teach in both the traditional face-to-face and blended (hybrid) format.
• The successful candidate will be expected to maintain active professional development activities and service to the Department and College. Committee work is expected.

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA in Art / Graphic Design / Visual Communications, Master of Graphic Design or related field.
• Evidence of innovative professional activity and teaching experience.

Required Applicant Documents

A single PDF file that contains the following:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of creative research philosophy
• List of 3 references with contact information
• 20 examples of personal work (interactive work can be shared through links)
• 20 examples of student work

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

1. An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and
2. At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
 

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .