The Department of Design invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position with a one-year contract and the possibility of renewal for up to three academic years.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday.
Application materials must include:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vita (CV)
- Statement of Teaching and Mentoring
The application review will begin on April 8, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled.
Performance Objectives
- Teach undergraduate and graduate studio and lecture courses.
- Engage in innovative teaching and curriculum development.
- Provide career advising and mentorship to students.
- Contribute to the school, college, university, and community through service.
- Participate actively in relevant professional organizations.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Terminal degree (MFA, MDes, PhD) in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, Motion and Animation Design, Interaction Design, or related fields.
- Proficiency in articulating the fundamental principles of graphic design, including typography, imagery, and visual composition. This involves practical application, creation, and critical analysis, with the capability to work and instruct across various media.
- Teaching experience/graduate teaching experience.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active design practice and creative research agenda.
- Will have expertise and professional industry experience in one or more of the following areas: brand identity, typography, information design, design for good, human-centered design, interaction design, UI/UX, system design, web/app design, visual narrative, motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, computational/generative graphics, and AI-enabled design strategies and applications.
About:
The Department of Design offers three undergraduate majors (BSD Industrial Design, BSD Interior Design, and BSD Visual Communication Design), a Design Thinking minor, and two tracks of graduate study (MFA Design Research & Development, MFA Digital Animation & Interactive Media). Our undergraduate program features a year of Design Foundations followed by competitive major acceptance for small cohorts of 18-20 students, and an emphasis on research and cross-major collaboration. Our three-year graduate program admits 8-12 MFA students annually, the majority of which are fully funded. The diversity of our design faculty’s expertise and the value we place on collegiality and collaboration are points of departmental pride.
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
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The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.