The University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Art & Design seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary full-or-part-time Instructor of Graphic Design to teach Fall 2024 and/or Spring 2025. Persons selected will teach lower and/or upper division courses to a diverse group of undergraduate students. Appointments are usually made on a semester-by-semester basis for fall and spring semester contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding.

Required Qualifications
For Instructor level position, applicants must have a BFA in Graphic Design or equivalent Plus a minimum of 3 years professional experience.
OR applicants must have a MFA, or MDes, in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Visual Communication Design or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution

All applicants must have:

• Experience in working in a Mac-based lab environment
• Demonstrated expertise in current digital design tools
• Evidence of skill in traditional and interactive design

Preferred Qualifications

• One-year of college-level teaching experience online and/or in person (including graduate/teaching assistant positions)
• Professional experience in graphic design
• Demonstrated expertise in current Adobe CC software applications
• Familiarity with UI and UX design system thinking
• Development and prototyping across mobile and desktop devices
• Experience with dynamic web design development and content management systems (CMS).
• Command of contemporary design discourse as it applies to design-system thinking and user design
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and/or social justice.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Complete applications must include:

• Letter of application stating how your experience and credentials fulfill the requirements for this position.
• Curriculum vitae with a link to a professional website that includes examples of your design work.
• Unofficial transcript of the highest degree earned.
• Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references.

Complete online applications will be considered. Note: being a member of the pool does not ensure a contract will be offered; course offerings, and therefore teaching appointments, vary with demand and available funding.

This position will remain open until filled.

Please send any inquiries to Jane Ebersviller at jebersvi@d.umn.edu or by calling 218-726- 8225.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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.

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University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

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Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

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