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University of Northern Colorado · 2 months ago

Assistant or Associate Professor of Graphic Design and Internship Coordinator

Greeley, CO, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$58K/yr - $76K/yr

1+ years exp

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. They are seeking a full-time Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in Graphic Design to prepare students for careers in design and contribute to an innovative, student-centered curriculum.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for preparing students for careers in contemporary Graphic Design and design-related fields

An ideal candidate has a proven record of accomplishment in graphic design/visual communication and is flexible and able to teach a variety of design topics in a variety of instructional modalities including but not limited to design thinking, design systems, typography for print and web, identity design, UX and UI design, interactive web and mobile media, and motion graphics

Qualification

MFATerminal degreeTeaching experienceGraphic Design industry experienceDesign theory expertiseCurriculum developmentCreative research practiceCulturally sensitive curriculumRelationship building

Required

MFA or terminal degree in Graphic Design or related area

One or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level GA/TA okay

Experience with the Graphic Design industry

Experience with traditional and emerging design theory with a demonstrated command of current design processes, media, and software

Four or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level

Having a current rank of Associate professor of Assistant with ability to qualify for Associate

In-depth experience with traditional and emerging design theory with a demonstrated command of current design processes, media, and software

Experience of Leadership with Graphic Design industry

Preferred

Evidence of creating relationships with relevant industry and professional organizations

Successful documentation of placement of and support of Graphic Design interns in the field

Demonstrated ability to create and teach contemporary and inclusive culturally sensitive Graphic Design curriculum

A demonstrated creative research practice that is equity-minded and engages new schools of thought and innovative contexts of design thinking and practice