Career Opportunities

Adjunct Professor, Graphic Design

This position is no longer open.

School of Architecture & Design
Department: Design
Campus: Beirut & Byblos
Discipline: Graphic Design

The Department of Design at the School of Architecture & Design invites applicants for adjunct professor faculty position for fall 2015. The applicant should demonstrate expertise in the practice of graphic design with a specialization in animation and interactive design. The candidate is expected to have a strong mastery of visual communication.

The candidate is expected to teach the following courses:

GRA486 Advanced Interactive Design [2-2, 3 cr.]

This advanced interactive computer graphics lab course teaches the concepts and techniques of interactive media design. Multimedia, navigation systems and information design are introduced. Emphasis is placed upon advanced Flash scripting, advanced interactive web design, interactive media and video game development. This course is taught through projects, discussions and critiques.


GRA487 3D Animation Techniques [2-2, 3 cr.]

This advance level animation course explores various animation techniques of three-dimensional modeling and rendering. Emphasis is placed on virtual design environments, imaging for animation and character development. This course is taught through projects, discussions and critiques.

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should have a master’s degree in graphic design or related fields.

Duration of Position: This position will open in fall 2015 (which starts in September 2015) and is renewed on a yearly basis.

Application:
Candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of intent outlining their particular design pedagogy, a CV with names of three references, and the following:

  1. Professional portfolio with examples of design projects (PDF, 15 pages maximum)
  2. Teaching portfolio with examples of syllabi and students’ work (PDF, 15 pages maximum)

The application should be sent by email to: sard.jobs@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.

Applications deadline: February 2, 2015
Notifications will be sent by: March 10, 2015

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb/.