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Assistant or Associate Professor, Graduate Communications Design (71102) Salary: $82,500.00 - $90,000.00 Annually Location: NY, NY Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 202400117 Department: Gr Communications Design Closing: About Pratt Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY). Description About the Department The Graduate Communications Design department seeks a new faculty member who will bring a unique blend of creative and technical expertise, with a strong focus on how computational practices can be applied in innovative and poetic ways. A background in fostering experimental, interdisciplinary projects and engaging with emergent technologies in ways that challenge conventional norms and stimulate critical discourse is essential. The role requires a commitment to nurturing students' creative exploration while grounding their work in a deep understanding of theoretical frameworks and practices. The department offers two degrees, an MFA in Communications Design and an MS in Packaging, Identities and Systems Design, both of which emphasize hands-on studio practice, providing students with the opportunity to develop and refine critical thinking and making skills while developing their unique design voice: a prerequisite for leadership in the communications design field. The Graduate Communications Design department adopts a future-oriented perspective by amplifying students' ability to harness the inventive potential of making, create transformative and sustainable design tools and strategies, and thrive within and beyond the multiverse of professional contexts. About the School The School of Design at Pratt Institute educates curious makers in design practice to impact the world around them through the design of our messages, objects, spaces, and systems. Recognizing the interdisciplinary commonalities of our design disciplines, the School celebrates, connects, and educates designers whose creative endeavors will shape our world in critical ways. We believe that design connects: our work facilitates exchange, communication, and the building of community. Design enables: our work expands our physical and mental abilities. Design sustains: our work addresses the world's limited resources and our significant environmental challenges. Design empowers: our work promotes equality, inclusiveness, and the free movement of people. Design humanizes: our work offers civil solutions for improving quality of life. Located on Pratt's historic 25-acre campus in the culturally diverse neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, we are committed to the education and support of designers and professionals, and to building diversity in our curriculum and among our faculty, students, and staff and seek applicants who can contribute to meeting these goals. Position Summary The Graduate Communications Design department at Pratt Institute seeks to hire a full time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank to begin Fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach in our MFA in Communications Design and an MS in Packaging Identities and Systems Design degrees. Candidates must demonstrate a strong foundation in technical aspects of programming and the conceptual underpinnings of design and critical technology. We are open to a wide range of interests from the field of Design Technology. Potential areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: Critical technology Innovative and poetic computational practices Design and accessibility Natural language processing and automation Networks and collective practices Embodied, physical, and wearable computing Other related areas Examples of Duties Teach a range of courses as well as electives in the candidate's area of expertise. Demonstrate and maintain substantial creative practice and research within your field. Participate in curriculum development and assessment of student learning. Participate in committee work and other services to the department, the school and Institute. Embrace new forms of critically engaged practice and pedagogy and contribute to the development of a strong culture of design scholarship, research and innovation in the department. Build interdisciplinary collaborations both inside and outside the School of Design. Carry a load of 12 converted contact hours per semester, comprising teaching and service to the department and institute. Contribute to the life of the school. Qualifications A doctorate or masters degree in Communications Design, Design technology, Interaction design, Human Computer Interaction or a related discipline. Demonstrated excellence in teaching with a minimum of 3 year's experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. A record of professional practice and creative work/ research in the technical aspects of programming and the conceptual underpinnings of design and critical technology. Candidates must also have excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated intercultural competence, demonstrated commitment to DEI, and the ability to work well with diverse populations. Benefits: Medical Dental Vision HSA Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D Company Sponsored Long Term Disability Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care) Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking) Disability (NYS) Voluntary Short Term Disability Voluntary Life Insurance 403B Retirement Plan Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick) Supplemental Information: Review of applications is expected to begin January 20, 2025 . PLEASE SUBMIT: a letter of intent that includes a statement about teaching, professional and research goals and experience; a curriculum vitae; a portfolio of 10-20 examples of creative/professional work; a portfolio of 10-20 examples of student work; a statement describing how you have worked to promote diversity, equity and inclusion; contact information for three academic references. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce. At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions. To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pratt/jobs/4761165/assistant-or-associate-professor-graduate-communications-design-71102 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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