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| Academic/Administrative Unit: School of the Arts | |
| Department: VCUarts- Qatar | Date Posted: 9/14/2009 |
| Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor | Hire Date: 8/1/2010 |
| Title: Graphic Design (Environmental/Exhibition/Packaging) Position Number: F15940 | |
| Deadline: Review Begins 10/15/09 | Type of Search: National |
| Description: This faculty position will be responsible for leading a creative and experimental approach to 3D manifestations of Graphic Design, namely packaging, exhibition and environmental design, using appropriate software (3D Max or Maya) to solve communication problems. Candidates with knowledge of and who have taught typography with a focus in bilingual/multilingual typographic treatments, Arabic typography, Arabic type design, and Arabic type history are strongly encouraged to apply. This position will also teach traditional graphic design courses at all undergraduate levels. The candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching design in a multi-cultural context with an interest and ability to build upon cultural diversity. This faculty position will join a team of nine highly collaborative and dynamic faculty members in the Department of Graphic Design. The design curriculum is based on the well-respected VCU course of study including a global sensibility. VCUQatar prides itself on being responsive to the educational, business, cultural and communication needs of Qatar, the Gulf region, and the Middle East. The students are diverse, are admitted to the university on a competitive basis and into the Graphic Design major by portfolio and interview. Faculty teach 15 semester credit loads per year, engage in the development and delivery of significant research, contribute to the function and educational objectives of the department, serve as academic advisers, provide service to the university, the community in Qatar and the profession, and perform all other duties as assigned. Sample Courses this position may teach include: Experiential Design (Senior level) Print I and II (Junior level) Form and Communication (Sophomore level) Typography I and II (Sophomore/Junior level) | |
| Qualifications: The successful candidate will have an MFA in Graphic Design or terminal degree in design or related field with a minimum of two years proven higher education teaching experience; professional experience in 3D graphic design; expertise in Arabic typography and multilingual typography; and expert 2D/3D digital skills. The top candidate will possess strong collaboration and communication skills and will interact closely with an interdisciplinary teaching and research faculty community. Candidates must show interest in collaborative teaching and learning experiences. | |
| Application Process: Qualified applicants who have a record of achievement appropriate to VCUQatar should submit a letter of interest with a curriculum vitae, 20 examples of personal work and 20 examples of student work, unofficial transcripts, and the names of five references including email and telephone contact information to Ryan Ellington (rfellington@vcu.edu), Human Resources Administrator. Only Electronic submissions will be accepted. Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information on VCUQatar and this unique international opportunity, please visit www.vcu.edu/arts/employment/qatar | |
| For Additional Information: Ryan F. Ellington Phone:(804)827-1993 Fax:(804)827-0683 Web:www.qatar.vcu.edu | |