Faculty - Communications, Art & Technology (Digital Design)

Faculty - Communications, Art & Technology (Digital Design)FL - Main Campus - Lakeland, FL 33801Job SummaryThe Jannetides College of Business, Communication and Leadership, invites applications for a full-time professor of Digital Design to serve in the Communication, Art and Design department. The position is full-time for a 12-month academic year beginning August 1, 2026. Rank will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. This position will support the Digital Design program. Applicants must be committed to teaching in traditional classrooms, online, and hybrid delivery formats.

This is an on-campus faculty position located at our Lakeland campus. An earned MFA in the field is required. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and master level courses, service on committees as assigned by the Chair or Dean, student advising, mentoring, and service to the community and academic profession.Salary and Rank: Commensurate with experience.Starting Date: The appointment carries a full-time, one year contract from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.Organizational RelationshipsReports to the Dean, Jannetides College of Business, Communication, and Leadership.Supervisory Responsibility: May supervise some graduate assistants, teaching assistants or other student employees.Essential Duties - May include, but is not limited to the following:Teach face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.Advise and mentor students.Serve on department and university committees.Demonstrate professionalism and integrity.Perform additional duties and functions as assigned by the Chair or Dean.Additional/Non-Essential DutiesAll remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.Location (specify on campus, extension site, hybrid, or fully remote/online)Main CampusQualificationsEducationRequired Education:An earned MFA in Digital Design or a related field.Preferred Education:Doctorate in Digital Design or a related field.Licenses/CertificationsPreferredIndustry CertificationsExperience (Teaching or Industry)Required:Teaching excellence in higher education.Demonstrated graphic design experience.Mastery of Adobe Creative suite software.Practice in user experience (UX) design and research, including web design, app design, agile methodologies, and human-centered design methods.Preferred:3 years of experience.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesRequired:Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong organizational and analytical skills.Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines.Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students and other stakeholders.High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks and documentation.Time management prioritization.Adapt to changing circumstances and handle unexpected challengesKnowledgeEnglish Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.Academic Processes - Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.Clerical - Knowledge of office administrative procedures including word processing, managing files and records, typing, and other office procedures.Computer - Knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, web browsing, Google enterprise software (Google docs, Google sheets, etc.), and Microsoft Office including Basic Microsoft Excel.SkillsCritical Thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information in order to make conclusions and work through problems.Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.Research - Locates key facts and information in order to learn more about different types of information.Interpersonal Skills - Communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions.Time Management - Manages one's own time to accomplish assigned tasks.Attention to Detail - Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed.AbilitiesWritten Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.Selective Attention (Vigilance) - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.Mathematics - Knowledge of basic mathematics.Preferred:Digital artistic and communication interests.Work EnvironmentAll employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment.This position is considered non-essential for the purposes of Emergency Response.Physical Requirements:Must be able to sit, stand and operate a computer for extended periods of time.Travel:NoneSchedule:Monday - Friday, 40hrs per week Additional weekend hours maybe required as neededTrainingAll new hires and employees transferring into a new position will have a 90-day probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated. Following the probationary period, the employee can transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive more training, or employment can be terminated.

Required compliance training is as follows:FERPAMyFireCybersecurityTitle IXOther academic-specific software training, as assignedOther safety-related training, as assignedSafetySEU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment.Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management.Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.Emergency Employees report for or must remain at work in emergency situations. Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position, unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team.ScreeningAll full-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks.

Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University's insurance carrier in order to meet the requirements of the position.DisclaimerSEU is an at-will employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable