Thomas W. Reese Distinguished Professor - Graphic Communications Management

Posting Details Request to Recruit Position Title Thomas W. Reese Distinguished Professor - Graphic Communications Management Tenure Status Tenure Track Provide Rank Assistant or Associate Professor Position Number 046291 VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Department Art - 265050 Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC Position Summary Information Minimum QualificationsMinimum Required qualifications at the Assistant / Associate level include an earned terminal degree (or ABD) in graphic communications, printing, or closely related field; and at least five-ten years of teaching experience in higher education and/or appropriate industry experience Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) Areas of Interest: A record of outstanding undergraduate teaching and accomplished scholarship in the print and digital media technology discipline; Ability to stimulate the growth of the Thomas W. Reese Graphic Communications Management program; Success in building and sustaining strong collaborations with industry leaders; Promote interdisciplinary research efforts and facilitate industry internships; Success in the acquisition of external funding. Ability to collaborate across disciplines particularly with Graphic Design Knowledge of current and emerging trends in the graphic communications field; Significant teaching experience in higher education and/or appropriate print industry experience; Strong track record of industry connections; Evidence of teaching effectiveness; Ability to teach all levels of graphic communications, seminar courses, and areas of specialization Experience with or commitment to educating, advising, and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds and demographics. License/Certification Required N/A Description of the Department or Unit Thomas W. Reese Graphic Communications Management program develops technical skills that enable students to find their niche in the vast industry of graphic communications. Students are prepared to enter the workforce in a range of roles upon graduation. Employers include Imagine Graphics, WestRock, Salem One, R.R. Donnelly, Meredith-Webb, Wright Global Graphics, Copac Global Packaging, CCL Label, Wikoff Color Corporation and many other companies. The Department of Art is accredited by NASAD and has 47 full-time faculty members, 22 part-time faculty members, over 800 undergraduate majors and offers degrees in Art Education, Art & Visual Culture, Graphic Communications Management, Graphic Design, Photography, and Studio Art. The College of Fine and Applied Arts (CFAA) at Appalachian State University is a dynamic, transdisciplinary academic unit that emphasizes experiential learning and offers 30 undergraduate degree programs, one graduate degree program and 13 minors through its seven member departments: Applied Design; Art; Communication; Military Science and Leadership; Sustainable Development; Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment; and Theatre and Dance (Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Department of Art at Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE for the Thomas W. Reese Distinguished Professor position in Graphic Communications Management beginning August 2026. This individual will have a record of outstanding undergraduate teaching and accomplished scholarship in the print and digital media technology discipline. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; Teach 2-4 courses per year in the Graphic Communications Management curriculum Sustain scholarly research in the field of Graphic Communications. Participate in departmental and university service, including collaborating with Graphic Communication Management colleagues on curriculum, program development, student advising, and Career Connections. Assist with the coordination and supervision of the Graphic Communication Management program. Obtain and build support for the GCM program from the printing industry and allied professions. Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 9 Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Posting Details Information Proposed Date of Hire 08/15/2026 Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below) ABD DescriptionABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered. Special Instructions to Applicants Special Instructions to Applicants: For a complete application, please apply and submit all required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's job Board: a letter of Interest addressing responsibilities and qualifications. Please indicate "Thomas W Reese Distinguished Professor Position" in the letter of application. philosophy of teaching; research statement; current vitae; unofficial copies of all transcripts; a portfolio of professional work and scholarly endeavors (attach under Link to Portfolio) complete contact information of three professional references. Samples of relevant syllabi (up to three), if available Examples of student work), if available Applications must be submitted as one PDF file (maximum 10 mb) named using the following format: "lastname_applicationdocs.pdf". Submit applications through PeopleAdmin System (Review of complete applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. Posting Date 12/08/2025 Closing DateOpen Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 01/09/2026 Search Chair Name Kevin Howell Search Chair Email Quick Link Posting Number FA00488P

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