The Watkins College of Art at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 8/1/24.

Job functions:

The primary job responsibilities for this position include a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate courses in design and collaborating with design and art faculty to grow and develop the BFA in Experiential Design. The successful candidate will exhibit:

Thorough understanding of current and emerging interactive design theories and technologiesCapacity to apply design theories in traditional and motion-based mediaApplied experience in UX/UI, human-centered design and research, web, and mobile platforms (Human-Computer Interaction)Ability to teach beginning to advanced web based classes

Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college and university service.).  Ph.D., M.F.A. or progress toward a terminal degree is required; teaching experience strongly preferred.

As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program.  An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, a representative Portfolio of multiple personal Case Studies in pdf format, a representative Portfolio of student work, and Response to Belmont’s Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete this online application.