Assistant Professor - Graphic Design Job at San José State University in San Jos

As such, San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. The degree must be completed before the targeted start date.A demonstrable body of work (portfolio) that exhibits excellence in design that is relevant to graphic design.Applicants must demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experiences.Preferred QualificationsPriority will be given to candidates who possess two or more of the following:Expertise in the use of emerging tools and technologies in visualization (i.e. artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI) to creative problem-solving (significant projects/research).Candidates should be able to teach at all levels (both lower division and upper division courses) in graphic design (e.g., basic 2D design, typography, digital software for graphic design, fundamental motion design, and interaction design) and demonstrate the ability to interact and collaborate with colleagues in a multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary environment.A track record of success, or demonstrated potential for success, conducting research or creative activity relevant to the position that results in recognition (e.g., projects/research that have been published, exhibited, or received awards).Desired qualifications include at least five years of professional experience in the design industry and two years of teaching experience within higher education. Applicants should consider how their work might connect with the college’s Deep Humanities and Arts Initiative.The potential to attract industry collaboration, funding, and sponsorship.Key ResponsibilitiesThe candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate classes in graphic design including design fundamentals/visualization and other program-related topics; and undergraduate/graduate-level classes on emerging technologies both within the department and broadly within the college.Effectiveness in teaching assignments, research, scholarly, creative activities, and department/college/university service are all required to achieve tenure and promotion.The candidate will provide academic advising to students.The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity—in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.Other DutiesNote that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.Located in the heart of Silicon Valley — one of the most innovative regions in the world — San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.Campus Security and Fire Safety NotificationPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf.