The University of Arizona
Visiting Assistant Professor in Visual Communications/Digital Arts
Job No. 27352


        •     To apply, please submit letter of interest, current CV, three 
letters of recommendation dated within one year, with evidence of 
teaching at the university level, and an on-line portfolio URL address 
to:

Karen White, Chair
Visual Communication/Digital Arts Search Committee
School of Art
The University of Arizona
P.O. Box 210002
Tucson, AZ 85721-0002

        • Please reference job number 27352 on your application materials.

• Review of materials will begin 1/15/04 and will continue until 
position is filled


Position Summary:

The Visual Communication discipline within the School of Art invites 
candidates for this non-tenure eligible position beginning in August 
2004. The department is seeking an individual who is able to work with 
diverse students or colleagues, and who has experience with a variety 
of teaching methods and curricular perspectives. This appointment is a 
one-year position with the opportunity of renewal based on satisfactory 
performance and funding availability. The University of Arizona is a 
student centered research extensive institution, strongly committed to 
educating professional artists at both the undergraduate and graduate 
levels. The Visual Communication discipline includes Graphic Design, 
Illustration and new media. Visual Communication has five faculty 
members with diverse interests all contributing to a strong concept 
based program. The sequence of courses fosters a balance between 
theory, aesthetics, communication, critical thinking, crafting and 
digital technology. The School of Art consists of more than 40 full 
time faculty and numerous adjuncts in Studio, Art Education and Art 
History. The undergraduate student majors number 900 with approximately 
100 graduate majors. Tucson has an active arts community with three 
significant art museums and numerous galleries and artist cooperatives. 
Local theatre, opera, ballet, symphony and ethnic arts companies enrich 
life in a splendid desert environment in close proximity to Mexico. The 
climate and natural beauty of the area and the city's colorful history 
and richly diverse culture combine to create a unique artistic 
environment.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:
        •     Teach undergraduate and graduate Visual Communication and Digital 
Arts MFA Students.
        •     Initiate and explore high quality research and service in new media.
        •     Work in collaborative and interdisciplinary environments.

 

Minimum Qualifications:
        •     MFA in Visual Communication or an appropriate terminal degree.
        •     Strong design skills, dedication to creative research and 
experience with developing interactive digital applications.
        •     Strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate Visual 
Communication students.
        •     Experience teaching at the university level.

 

Preferred Qualifications:
        •     Knowledge of contemporary design and new media history and theory.
        •     Experience in collaborative and interdisciplinary research 
environments.

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karen white
associate professor
university of arizona
college of fine art
1031 n. olive road
p.o. box 210002
tucson az 85721-002

http://www.arts.arizona.edu/karen_white

tel  +1.520.621.5958
fax  +1.520.621.2955