Rochester Institute of Technology Looking for Non-Tenure Track Faculty Full Time

Non-Tenure Track Faculty
8088BR
College of Art and Design
CAD School of Photo Arts and Sciences

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Non-Tenure-Track Visiting
Faculty Discipline: Visual Media
Faculty Rank: Visiting Lecturer
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 16-Aug-2023

Detailed Job Description
The School of Photographic Arts and Sciences invites individuals to apply for a Non-Tenure Track Visiting Lecturer position. This is a 1-year position with the possibility for renewal. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses over the academic year in the school, including courses that combine graphic design, moving media and photography. The successful candidate will be nimble, technologically savvy, and forward-thinking on the future of photography and the creative industry, and will be skilled in how graphic design, motion and photography combine.

The ideal candidate will contribute to the interdisciplinary vibrancy of the Visual Media option in the BFA in Photographic Imaging Arts, in addition to augmenting the students and curriculum within the broader School of Photographic Arts and Sciences and the College of Art and Design, in which this position is housed. We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity, and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

Department/College Description
THE DEPARTMENT: The School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (SPAS) is internationally recognized for its professional study of photographic practices in a wide array of related disciplines, including advertising and fine art photography, photojournalism, visual media, photographic sciences, and media technologies. To learn more about the programs, faculty, and students in SPAS, please visit http://cad.rit.edu/photography.

THE COLLEGE: RIT’s College of Art and Design is the university’s creative hub where art, design, science, and technology intersect in our 200,000+ sq. ft. facility. We are a dynamic and professional arts and design community comprised of 1,900 students (UG and Grad), nearly 140 full-time faculty, 60 creative staff, and a number of professional part-time faculty, all of whom contribute to our Colleges ecosystem. The Colleges four schools offer programs in Art, Design, Crafts, Film and Animation, Photography and Photographic Sciences. The range of innovative programs offers students a panoramic perspective from creating fine art using centuries-old methods to pushing the boundaries of digital creativity, https://rit.edu/artdesign.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• An MFA (or industry equivalent) in graphic design, photography or related areas of study
• Minimum two years of teaching experience in higher education/industry
• Demonstrated industry experience in graphic design, with an additional background in photographic branding/marketing, and moving media
• Facility with applicable tools and software, including proficiency with appropriate programs like Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.
• Fluency with foundations of video
• Ability to assist students in developing their professional skills to prepare them for industry success
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the Colleges continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences

Required Minimum Education Level
MFA

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 8088BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

For questions regarding this position, contact: Christye Sisson, School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology via email at [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an acceptable candidate is found.

The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.

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