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University of Idaho

Regular Faculty

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Art & Architecture

Employee Category: Faculty

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time:

Position Summary:
The University of Idaho's Department of Art & Design seeks applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in Visual Design. The Art and Design faculty member is expected to teach according to the needs of the program and as directed by the Department Chair. The faculty member will conduct research in the field of visual design; publish research in peer reviewed journals or curate or exhibit in solo and/or group exhibitions regionally, nationally, and internationally; present findings at professional conferences, and submit proposals to extramural agencies to fund this work. The faculty member is expected to participate in some outreach activities as directed by their chair or dean. The faculty member is expected to attend faculty meetings, and to participate in committees at the department level and the college and/or university level.

Description of Expectations
This faculty member is expected to teach a 2:3 load in Art and Design according to the needs of the department and as directed by the department chair. The faculty member will conduct research in art and design and design outreach; publish such research in peer reviewed journals or exhibit in solo and/or group exhibitions regionally, nationally, and internationally; present findings at professional conferences, and submit proposals to extramural agencies to fund this work. The faculty member is expected to attend faculty meetings, and to participate incommittees at the department level and the college or university level. In addition, this faculty member will serve in regional and national extramural organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a Masters of Fine Arts or related degree in an Art or Design discipline or a PhD in a related field or equivalent terminal degree.


• Evidence of a scholarly/exhibition.


• Experience teaching both designers and studio artists.


• Evidence of a studio practice/portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.


• Established professional collaborations.


• MFA in Communication Design or closely related terminal degree.


• Demonstrated experience equivalent to 2 years fulltime teaching beyond graduate teaching at the university-level.


• Work collaboratively with faculty in other disciplines.


• Knowledge of current contemporary design practices.


• Knowledge of current technology trends in the creative disciplines including computer hardware, software, and other relevant design tools.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
N/A 

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: F001205P

Posting Date: 01/11/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
The first consideration date for applications is February 11, 2024.

1. Letter of Interest addressing qualifications ("Letter of Qualification") 2. Curriculum vitae ("Resume/CV") 3. Statement of scholarly focus/ creative research ("Statement of Research") 4. Statement of teaching philosophy ("Statement of Teaching") 5. A sample of scholarly work* ("Other document 1") 6. List of 5 references (at least 3 representing higher education, please include names, titles, phone numbers and e-mail addresses and brief statement on your professional relationship) ("List of references") 7. Scan of terminal degree transcript ("Transcripts") 8. Sample syllabi/course materials ("Other document 2") 9. Evidence of effective teaching such as teaching evaluations/sample student work ("Other document 3")

*Included in list of required Applicant Documents, Applicants must submit a sample/portfolio of scholarly work that is comprised of text and/or images into one organized, web resolution .pdf that informs the committee of focus in scholarship and creative activities. File size maximum 9MB.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.








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