Asst. Professor - Liberal Arts jobs in Wichita, KS

Friends University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Graphics Arts, beginning in August 2024.  The position is a nine-month faculty appointment and reports to the Chair of the Division of Fine Arts.  The ideal candidate will hold an MFA with successful teaching experience. 

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY & THE COMMUNITY

Friends University offers a complement of traditional undergraduate majors, non-traditional adult degree-completion programs, and professional graduate programs.  Founded in 1898, the University is situated on a beautiful park-like campus in the heart of Wichita, Kansas.  Wichita is a vibrant urban city with all the charms of a small town.  Our great community offers something for everyone and is rich in arts, education, leisure, and commercial resources.

Friends University seeks to hire faculty who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence).  The mission of the University is:

Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives.

EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching assignments will be based upon the candidate’s credentials and the division’s curricular needs.  Courses include Graphic Design, Folio, Portfolio, Design Lab, and Internship.  Contribute to the ongoing review, refinement, and development of the graphic design curriculum to ensure its relevance, rigor, and alignment with industry standards and emerging trends in the areas of user experience design.  The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in recruiting prospective students for the Visual Arts program.