North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Media Studies at the rank of assistant professor beginning September 1, 2015. Higher ranks may be considered for suitably qualified candidates. Professional experience is a plus. An MFA or equivalent terminal degree in art, design or a closely related field is required at time of appointment. Applicants should demonstrate a potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring within a liberal arts setting as well as a commitment to continued professional activity.
The successful candidate will bring experience as a graphic designer, with special expertise in interactive design for web or mobile media, a thorough knowledge of current software (Adobe Creative Suite, HTML/CSS, etc.), and the ability to teach broadly across the graphic arts and interactive technology curricula. Additional experience in animation, video production and/or other media is highly desired. We are a fast-growing department, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to curriculum development.
North Central College, founded in 1861, is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts college with an enrollment of 3000 students, located in Naperville, 28 miles west of Chicago, with convenient Metra train access to Chicago and many networks and resources that serve the campus community. The College’s suburban locale, home to 145,000 people and a vibrant local downtown, is one of Money magazine’s “Best Places to Live.” For more information, see http://www.noctrl.edu .
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, teaching philosophy, sample syllabus, a link to professional work samples, examples of student work, and three letters of recommendation at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/27521. There is no application cost for the Interfolio service. Contact Cheryl Horton, Academic Affairs Secretary, at clhorton@noctrl.edu for questions about the application process. For other inquiries, please email Professor Kay O’Donnell, Chair, Search Committee, at mkodonnell@noctrl.edu . Review of applications will begin on Jan. 5, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be held at the College Art Association annual conference in February 2015. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.
