Job description
Clarksville, AR
University of the Ozarks invites applications for a new position in Graphic Design. The new position will be a tenure track Assistant Professor of Art with specialization in Graphic Design beginning July 2025.
Candidates must be motivated to work with students from all disciplines and majors, complementing the current faculty inArt within the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts and across divisional boundaries. This position is a 4:4 load; teaching twenty-four (24) credit hours per academic year in a generalist Graphic Design curriculum.Candidates should have knowledge of a diverse range of approaches in the field of graphic design(typography, branding, publication design, animation, web design, and/or emerging technologies) and will beresponsible to maintain and manage the graphic design computer lab and equipment.The ideal applicant for this position would hold an MFA or MA in Graphic Design or a masters in a related field from an accredited university. Preference will be given to applicants with higher-education teaching experience and are active with their graphic design practice.
Applicants with a minimum of two years of exceptional professional practice, a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from an accredited institution, and who will have acquired a terminal degree in Graphic Design or related field from an accredited institution within one year of hire may also be considered.University of the Ozarks values personal attention and collegiality, thus a familiarity with andunderstanding of a small and residential campus are highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate astrong interest in working with a culturally diverse student body. Excellent communication skills and support of the University’s mission are also required.
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS: Ranked in the Top 10 of Southern region comprehensive baccalaureate institutions by U. S. News & World Report, University of the Ozarks is a Presbyterian-related institution that blends the liberal arts andprofessional preparation in a student-centered environment emphasizing quality teaching and student learning.The University serves approximately 800 undergraduate students on a beautiful campus in Clarksville, Arkansas, located along Interstate-40 approximately 90 miles northwest of Little Rock, and nestled betweenthe Arkansas River and the Ozark Mountains. The University serves students from diverse religious, cultural,educational and economic backgrounds and welcomes students from throughout the U.S. and from more than20 countries around the world. Knowing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and rich and rewarding communities, Ozarks is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and studentbody.
The University is especially interested in applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those with a successful record of teaching and working with diverse students, including historicallyunderrepresented minority students and other underserved populations. Recent campaigns have enhanced facilities, academic programs and other campus initiatives. For more information about University of the Ozarks, visit www.ozarks.edu.
How to apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the search is completed. Please send a letter of application; vita; statement of teaching philosophy; diversity statement; and the contact information for three professional references [email protected].
Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer
