PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Technology
Graphics and Imaging Technologies Department
Assistant Professor – Tenure Track
The Department of Graphics and Imaging Technologies at Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for an Assistant
Professor – Tenure Track.
Tracking Number:
To be assigned
Position Duties and
Responsibilities:
Assistant Professor – Tenure Track – Nine-Month Academic Year Appointment
Reports to: Mr. Barry Wilson, Department Chair – Graphics and Imaging Technologies
The successful applicants will be able to teach classroom and lab activities in two or more of the
following areas: audio and video capture, graphic softwares, digital file preparation, color theory
and reproduction, web-to-print, cross media, digital media, and web/interactive media.
Responsibilities of all faculty include: short- and long-term strategic planning and departmental
promotion; student advisement; curriculum development; serve on departmental, college and
university committees; maintain professional educational and industry contacts; and perform other
professional activities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in appropriate field required for tenure-track position. Minimum three years fulltime industrial experience or professional practice and current technical knowledge of subject
matter listed. Candidate should have a background in input, manipulation and output of graphics
across various media platforms.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate degree preferred. Substantial current industrial experience in subject matter listed.
Experience teaching adult and university-level learners.
Position Start Date:
August 2015. Position is contingent upon funding.
Salary:
Salary and rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Following Background
Checks Are Required:
Employment will require a criminal background check.
Department Description:
The Department of Graphics and Imaging Technologies is one of four departments and one school
within the College of Technology at Pittsburg State University. The GIT department offers a
comprehensive graphics program that includes courses in the input, manipulation, output and
management of graphic images, products and services. Programs of study within the department
include a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communications with six areas of emphasis; Digital
Media, Graphic Design, Graphics Management, Print Media, and Web/Interactive Media and
Packaging Graphics, five minors, a Master’s degree in Technology and a Bachelor of Applied
Science for transfer students. The department is growing and currently serves approximately 200
majors. There are ten full-time faculty members within the department.
For more information:
http://www.pittstate.edu/department/graphics/
Additional Information:
Pittsburg State University is an accredited, comprehensive, state-supported institution in
southeastern Kansas, enrolling approximately 7,500 students annually. The institution
has Colleges in the fields of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Technology.
For more information see: http://www.pittstate.edu. Pittsburg has a population of
approximately 19,000 residents, is located in southeast Kansas, and is about thirty miles
from Joplin, Missouri, which has a metropolitan area population of about 60,000
residents. Kansas City is located 120 miles north; Tulsa, Oklahoma is 125 miles
southwest; Wichita is 160 miles west; and Springfield, Missouri is 95 miles east. Air
Travel is through Joplin (MO) Regional Airport, NW Arkansas Regional Airport, or
Springfield (MO) Airport. For more information see: http://www.pittks.org.
Application Process:
Please submit a letter of application, current vitae or resume, electronic portfolio of
personal and/or student work (maximum 20 items), official academic transcripts and
three professional references to:
Mr. David Oldham,
Chair – GIT Faculty Search Committee
Pittsburg State University
1701 South Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762-7576
For questions regarding the application process or the position, please contact
Mr. David Oldham, Chair – GIT Faculty Search Committee at 620-235-6140
or joldham@pittstate.edu.
Application Deadline:
First consideration will be given to applications postmarked by March 20, 2015. Search
will continue until the position is filled.
Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Proposed Advertisement:
Graphics and Imaging Technologies – Assistant Professor – Tenure Track, Nine-Month Academic Year
Appointment beginning August 2015. A position is available due to faculty retirements and departmental
growth. The successful applicant will teach class and lab activities in two or more areas: audio and video
capture, graphic softwares, digital file preparation, web-to-print, cross media, digital media, web/interactive
media or packaging. Experience teaching adults or university learners preferred. Candidate should have
background with multiple media platforms. Minimum three years industrial experience, professional
practice, and current technical knowledge. Master’s Degree in field is required for teachers in GIT,
Doctorate preferred. Responsibilities include strategic planning and promotion; student advisement;
curriculum development; committee work; maintaining professional contacts and other duties as assigned.
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Positions contingent upon funding.
Criminal background check required. Submit letter of application, current vita, electronic portfolio
(maximum 20 items), official academic transcripts and three professional references to: Mr. David Oldham,
GIT Faculty Search Committee, Pittsburg State University, 1701 South Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 667627576. First consideration given to applications postmarked by March 20, 2015. Search will continue until
positions are filled. Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.