Graphic Design Tenure-Track Faculty Search

The Department of Art & Design offers BFA degrees in two Graphic Design emphases, Art Education, and four Studio Art emphases, as well as BA degrees in Art and Art History. The Department of Art & Design is part of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. UMD is located in northeastern Minnesota at the tip of Lake Superior, approximately 160 miles north of Minneapolis. For more about the department and its programs please see https://cahss.d.umn.edu/departments/artdesign/

In Graphic Design we equate social justice with social consciousness. We aim to bring equity to humanity and foster the sustainability of our environment within our spheres of influence locally and beyond. We do this through engaging in self-reflection, being stewards of our communities, and pushing the boundaries of the ever-evolving nature of graphic design. Our work seeks answers, provokes debate, and develops solutions for social justice issues relevant to our communities at large. of our choosing.

Interested in joining a thriving arts community? Want to live in a city with a small-town feel and big-city opportunities? University of Minnesota Duluth’s Department of Art & Design invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of graphic design to join eight full-time faculty teaching in our BFA Graphic Design program. 

As an assistant professor, you’ll teach undergraduate courses, research, advise students, and serve the college, campus, university, discipline, and/or local community. Additional responsibilities include coordinating departmental programs and curriculum development. A successful candidate will have an active design portfolio or research agenda and will demonstrate a commitment to antiracist practices.

Details

• Start date: August 21, 2023
• Salary range: $55,000-60,000 depending on qualifications
• Location: Duluth, Minnesota
• Benefits include a retirement plan with generous employer match, low-cost medical and dental plan options, and free financial counseling. See Benefits section below for more information.

Job ID: 352119 
Location: Duluth
Job Family: Academic
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Code: 9403
Employee Class: Instr Fac/UEA

• MFA, MDes, or PhD in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Communication Design, Visual Communication Design, or a related field from a regionally accredited university by 6/15/2023.
• Two years of college-level teaching experience in a Mac-based lab environment or Mac laptop classroom (may include graduate TA experience)
• Expertise in design software, platforms as well as print and/or production processes 
• Evidence of social justice, culturally responsive, and antiracist practices in teaching, scholarship/creative activity, advising, and/or service

• Two or more years professional work experience in the design industry
• Expertise in at least one of the following areas: design research & packaging design, web, motion, interactive, mobile, social media, marketing & advertising, typography, editorial & publishing, environmental, illustration, and/or history of graphic design

First, submit the application and CV/resume in pdf format. 

Then, return to the “My Job Applications” page to attach the following additional documents, also in pdf format. 

• An anonymized statement describing your research/scholarship/creative activity (max 400 words) 
• An anonymized statement that describes your teaching philosophy and a description of pedagogy/projects or professional/academic service that demonstrates your commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (300-700 words) 
• Contact information for three professional references

Successful candidates will be asked to provide additional information such as a professional website with examples of the candidate’s design work.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States at the University of Minnesota Duluth by the start date. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact a University of Minnesota Access Consultant at 612-624-3316.

Please direct questions about this position to Dr. Jennifer Webb (jdwebb@d.umn.edu).  

Review of complete applications will start November 28, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. The appointment begins August 21, 2023

After you submit your application materials, the statements will be decoupled from the CV and reference information. The statements will be evaluated by the search committee using defined rubrics. The top group of statements will be the basis upon which the pool of semi-finalists will be identified.

At that point in the process, the statements will be recoupled with the rest of the application (CV and reference list), and the candidate names will be unveiled to the committee. Successful candidates will be asked to provide additional information including but not limited to a professional website with examples of the candidate’s design work and student projects. 

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.  Veterans and individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.