Instructor - Illustration

About the Department

Position Duties

• Essential Functions: Teaching (70%) Teaches a 4/4 course load per calendar year. For these purposes, a course refers to a 3-credit course or equivalent. Creates effective course materials and demonstrates successful student learning outcomes. Participates in assessment activities and contributes to continuous program improvement. Advises undergraduate students and participates in BFA program activities. Scholarly Activities (5-10%) Engages in self-authored and/or commissioned creative work resulting in presentation, exhibition, publication, and/or professional recognition. Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current in the field. Service (20-25%) Actively participates in department level meetings and serves on at least one additional department committee per academic year. Faculty at this level are also expected to serve on college level committees. Provides service to the department, University, community, and profession. Attends University events. Non-Essential Functions Coordinates and maintains studio/lab space.
• Teaches a 4/4 course load per calendar year. For these purposes, a course refers to a 3-credit course or equivalent.
• Creates effective course materials and demonstrates successful student learning outcomes.
• Participates in assessment activities and contributes to continuous program improvement.
• Advises undergraduate students and participates in BFA program activities.
• Engages in self-authored and/or commissioned creative work resulting in presentation, exhibition, publication, and/or professional recognition.
• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current in the field.
• Actively participates in department level meetings and serves on at least one additional department committee per academic year. Faculty at this level are also expected to serve on college level committees.
• Provides service to the department, University, community, and profession.
• Attends University events.
• Coordinates and maintains studio/lab space.

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA, MDes, or MA (Master of Fine Arts, Master of Design or Master of Arts) by time appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university Demonstrates relevant professional experience Ability to teach traditional and digital illustration, foundations, and introductory graphic design courses Ability to teach visual design principles and processes to studio and graphic design students Professional portfolio that demonstrates mastery of skills in illustration and drawing Engagement with current illustration trends, techniques, and theories Demonstrated command of current technologies and software platforms Excellent communication skills Ability to work with a diverse student body Preferred Qualifications: Experience with 3D modeling, motion graphics, and/or animation Proven record of combining traditional and digital processes into course content Two years of teaching at the college level Experience with course development and assessment Fluency in and appreciation for studio art and art history Professional experience in digital illustration with the ability to support traditional illustration Professional experience in graphic design Experience with client-centered practice Strong organizational and leadership skills
• MFA, MDes, or MA (Master of Fine Arts, Master of Design or Master of Arts) by time appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
• Demonstrates relevant professional experience
• Ability to teach traditional and digital illustration, foundations, and introductory graphic design courses
• Ability to teach visual design principles and processes to studio and graphic design students
• Professional portfolio that demonstrates mastery of skills in illustration and drawing
• Engagement with current illustration trends, techniques, and theories
• Demonstrated command of current technologies and software platforms
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student body
• Experience with 3D modeling, motion graphics, and/or animation
• Proven record of combining traditional and digital processes into course content
• Two years of teaching at the college level
• Experience with course development and assessment
• Fluency in and appreciation for studio art and art history
• Professional experience in digital illustration with the ability to support traditional illustration
• Professional experience in graphic design
• Experience with client-centered practice
• Strong organizational and leadership skills

Work Schedule

• Variable Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport . Application Instructions: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Due to the 10MB limit on the application system, please send a link to your Teaching and Professional Portfolio to [email protected] . The link can be to Dropbox, WeTransfer, or a similar cloud-based file storage and sharing service. The Teaching Portfolio should include: File name using the template “LastName_FirstInitial_Teaching” Statement of Teaching Philosophy Illustrator and/or Artist and/or Designer statement. A statement addressing the candidate's work in any one or multiple of these areas. Can include personal and/or client-centered work Sample syllabi and assignments (20-30) examples of student work, including some that relate to sample assignments. Please include examples of both traditional and digital approaches The Professional Portfolio should include: (15–20) examples of creative and/or professional work (artwork, illustration, and/or graphic design) with emphasis on the past 5 years Links to external websites if needed to demonstrate video or interactive work Best consideration will be given to applications submitted by October 23, 2026. Please note that if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.
• Variable
• This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport .

Application Instructions

• File name using the template “LastName_FirstInitial_Teaching”
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Illustrator and/or Artist and/or Designer statement. A statement addressing the candidate's work in any one or multiple of these areas. Can include personal and/or client-centered work
• Sample syllabi and assignments
• (20-30) examples of student work, including some that relate to sample assignments. Please include examples of both traditional and digital approaches
• (15–20) examples of creative and/or professional work (artwork, illustration, and/or graphic design) with emphasis on the past 5 years
• Links to external websites if needed to demonstrate video or interactive work

Benefits

• This position is eligible for benefits as a full-time United University Professions (UUP) represented employee. SUNY Brockport provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty, staff, and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Find more information about benefit specifics in the information and links below. Medical SUNY Brockport is committed to providing affordable, comprehensive health plan options for faculty, and staff. There is a 28 calendar day waiting period for medical coverage to become effective. Coverage will become effective on the 29th day of employment if enrolled during the 28-day waiting period. For more information, and premium costs, please go to our NYS Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) Rates page. For premiums relevant to this position, please go to the sections labeled "UUP." Dental and Vision Dental and Vision coverage is provided for employees and their eligible dependents by their union at no additional cost to the employee. For more information, please visit the UUP Employee Benefit Trust Fund page. Retirement NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS) and NYS Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) - Defined benefit plans; benefits are based on best Final Average Salary and years of service. SUNY Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) - Defined contribution plan; benefits are based on the employer and employee contributions and the success of the investments. Employer contribution is 8% of salary for first seven years of service, 10% thereafter. Membership for full-time and permanent employees is mandatory. All full-time employees are eligible to elect ERS or the ORP; employees in teaching, librarian, or coach (including assistant) titles are also eligible for TRS and may choose any of the three plans. For more information, please go to SUNY's Retirement Plan Options & Eligibility page. For a more thorough comparison of these retirement plans, please review the Retirement Plan Comparison Chart . Additional Benefits SUNY Brockport offers additional benefits to employees, including but not limited to, Flexible Spending accounts, Work-life Services, Employee Assistance Program, discounts on services, and much more. For more information on these great additional benefits, please go to our Fringe/Additional Benefits page. For additional information on any of these benefits and more, view the Benefits at a Glance for UUP represented employees.
• NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS) and NYS Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) - Defined benefit plans; benefits are based on best Final Average Salary and years of service.
• SUNY Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) - Defined contribution plan; benefits are based on the employer and employee contributions and the success of the investments. Employer contribution is 8% of salary for first seven years of service, 10% thereafter.

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