Recruitment for Associate Professor ( Faculty of Design and Architecture, Field of Graphic design )

We seek a candidate in the field of graphic design whose research extends beyond formal techniques and visual expression, and who can relate historical perspectives to contemporary society through a deep understanding of Kyoto’s craft traditions, industrial heritage, and visual culture. In particular, the candidate should understand the roles that design education and graphic design have played, from the modern period onward, in shaping Kyoto’s traditional industries and urban culture, and should be capable of developing these historical insights into new forms of expression and social value.
The candidate is also expected to have a broad interest in such fields as applied craft, photography, moving-image media, and print, to maintain an active creative practice as a designer, and to pursue teaching and research grounded in theory and critical discourse. An active engagement with experimental work involving printing technologies and diverse forms of media expression is also desirable, in combination with a commitment to exploring the future possibilities of visual culture. In addition, the candidate should be able to make effective use of the Museum and Archives of Kyoto Institute of Technology design and applied craft collections, integrate archival resources into teaching and research, and contribute flexibly to the operation and activities of the Museum.

Work content and job description
Work in:

• Education and research at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the Department of Design, instruction and research supervision to undergraduate and graduate students
• Curatorial and museum operations duties at the Museum and Archives

Subjects to be taught:
Basics of Architecture and Design, Project Design Ⅰ～Ⅳ, Visual Communication Design, Graduation Work, Interaction Design Ⅰ・Ⅱ, Project Design C, Masters Project, Visual Culture, Research Guidance, etc.

Work experience

• Professional experience in design-related practice.
• A record of research in applied craft related fields.
• Experience in planning and organizing exhibitions.
• Experience in teaching and supervising undergraduate and graduate students in Japanese.

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on campus (excluding one designated outdoor smoking area).

Job content supplemental explanation
If there are no suitable applicants, the position could remain empty.

Application documents (specified forms)
様式1_Curriculum Vitae (Form 1).doc
様式2_Research Achievements (Form 2).docx
様式3_Position No. and department (form 3).doc

Attached documents
Application Form :
Online Submission
(1)Curriculum Vitae (Form 1 available at the “Job posting URL” above)

Selection
Document screening, and interview
After document screening, the shortlisted applicants might be interviewed at Kyoto Institute of Technology. The travel expenses are to be borne by applicant. If any additional submission of paperwork is required, then the costs for that will also be borne by applicant.