Department of Art & Design, Assistant Professor - Art Illustration

• A terminal graduate degree from an accredited university in Illustration
• or an associated field.
• 2 years of university teaching experience as instructor of record in illustration and related fields (e.g., drawing, painting, printmaking).
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching students from diverse backgrounds and the ability to teach illustration for both fine art and commercial applications.
• Deep knowledge of illustration history, theory, current trends, and contemporary practices including engagement with contemporary critical discourse in media, culture, and storytelling.
• Demonstrated professional experience in illustration or a closely related field. Candidate will have a portfolio of professional work demonstrating accomplishments and expertise with contemporary illustration practices, as well as instances of collaboration with local creative networks.
• Candidate will have a proven record in coaching students towards professional goals and into career pathways. The successful candidate will have several years of experience advising students in portfolio preparation, professional best practices and identifying career opportunities within illustration and related creative fields.
• The candidate must have technical fluency with industry-standard software and digital workflows, including but not limited to Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, 3D software, and After Effects along with analog processes.

• Degree in hand by time of appointment. (specify degree or degrees)
• A graduate degree from an accredited university in Illustration or an associated field.
• 2 years of university teaching experience as instructor of record in illustration and related fields (e.g., drawing, painting, printmaking).
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching students from diverse backgrounds and the ability to teach
• illustration for both fine art and commercial applications.
• Deep knowledge of illustration history, theory, current trends, and contemporary practices including engagement with contemporary critical discourse in media, culture, and storytelling.
• Demonstrated professional experience in illustration or a closely related field. Candidate will have a portfolio of professional work demonstrating accomplishments and expertise with contemporary illustration practices, as well as instances of collaboration with local creative networks.
• Candidate will have a proven record in coaching students towards professional goals and into career pathways. The successful candidate will have several years of experience advising students in portfolio preparation, professional best practices and identifying career opportunities within illustration and related creative fields.
• The candidate must have technical fluency with industry-standard software and digital workflows, including but not limited to Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, 3D software, and After Effects along with analog processes.

• Turship, portfolio development, and self-promotion. Candidate will have a deep understanding of trends in illustration, technology, and visual communication, enabling the instructor to provide contemporary surveys of the field.
• Established professional networks and demonstrated ability to collaborate with employers, studios, publishers, agencies, professional organizations, alumni, and other partners that can create opportunities for students.
• Experience facilitating professional opportunities for students such as coordinating internships, working with clients, attending conferences, and leading other experiential and service-learning projects.
• Achievements in the forms of publications, commercial projects, editorial work, commissions, exhibitions or other recognized accomplishments in the field.
• Candidate will hold expertise in cutting-edge illustration programs and analog practices for application in a variety of media such as: print media, film, gaming, advertising, bookmaking, among others.
• Fluency in industry-wide professional analog practices and digital software is expected, as well as a familiarity and willingness to incorporate emerging technologies as needed.

Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

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