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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work / life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Art (Graphic Design)
Requisition
202400141F
Rank
Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Arts & Media
Department
Dept of Art
Open Date
10 / 24 / 2024
Quicklink
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Britney Ketkoski
Title
Assistant to the Chair
Department of Art
PO Box 2089
Huntsville, Texas 77341
Contact Phone
936-294-1315
Contact Email
bketkoski@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Art at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art to teach Graphic Design starting Fall 2025.
Ideal candidates must have the ability to teach UI / UX and motion design, supported by a portfolio that demonstrates professional achievement in these areas. HTML and CSS skills are required, and proficiency with the Adobe Suite is expected. The desired candidate will possess strong fundamental design, communication, and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the enthusiasm necessary to contribute to a regionally competitive design program at SHSU.
Duties include teaching 5 courses year (3 / 2 course load), service on departmental, college, and university committees, and include an expectation of sustained, peer-reviewed creative activity or scholarly research.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Candidates must possess an MFA or terminal degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communications and demonstrate outstanding potential in research and / or creative activity.
Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is strongly preferred. Professional Design experience is also an asset.
Other Requirements for the Position
Special Instructions Summary
Applicants should submit the following documents as PDF :
cover letter
a detailed CV
statement of teaching philosophy
statement describing research and goals
names and contact information of three references
samples of personal work
samples of student work- - for time-based media work examples, please provide URLs for each specific project within the PDF document.
Please note : References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
The Department of Art has about 700 undergraduate majors in Graphic Design, Studio Art, Photography, and Animation, and offers an MFA in Art and Social Practice. The Dana G. Hoyt Fine Arts Building includes state of the art lecture halls and classrooms, studios, computer labs, and galleries. In addition to the University Art Gallery on campus, the Department exhibits student work at a Satellite Gallery in downtown Huntsville and has MFA studios in the Natural Science and Art Research Center a few blocks away. Sam Houston State University is located 70 miles north of Houston in Huntsville, TX, surrounded by the Sam Houston National Forest.
Open Until Filled
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke / Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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