Communication Design Affiliate Instructor Job at Metropolitan State University o

Communication Design Affiliate Instructor

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Position: Communication Design Affiliate Instructor

The Department of Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in Communication Design. The department offers programs that examine art and design in relation to contemporary society with emphasis on emerging and interdisciplinary practices. Designers who are motivated by a collaborative environment emphasizing community-driven design practices are encouraged to apply. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching design practices that engage with and embrace emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to three classes in communication design, which may include design fundamentals, typography, interactive design & development, branding, narrative and time-based media, publication design, design research, UI/UX, community-based design, portfolio development, professional practices, or internship supervision.
• Classes may be offered in person, remote, or hybrid settings.
• Affiliate faculty duties include teaching assigned classes in person or online; delivering course content; preparing materials and lesson plans; grading; providing timely feedback; addressing student questions per university/college/department policies; providing academic support as needed; maintaining office hours; and complying with university policies on student evaluation and peer observation.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction; be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• BA in communication design, visual communication, graphic design, art, or related field
• Three years of professional and/or teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MA or MFA in an appropriate field plus six years of relevant professional and/or teaching experience
• Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse urban student population, including students of color, LGBTQIA students, first-generation students, students with disabilities, and English language learners

Terms of Employment

• Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis.
• Affiliate faculty are not eligible for University benefit coverage. Teaching assignments depend on budget and enrollment.
• Qualified candidates are expected to teach in person on campus upon hire.

Salary and Application Details

• The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy.
• For more information, see the College of CLAS Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.pdf.
• Apply online through MSU Denver’s career site: https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Required materials include: Curriculum vitae, cover letter, copies of unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

Applicants will upload all required materials in a single submission field in the portal. If needed, merge documents into one PDF. After submission, edits are not possible.

For questions, contact Matthew Jenkins, Chair and Professor of Fine Art, at mjenki11@msudenver.edu or 303-615-0634. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Additional Information

• Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• Background checks will be conducted for finalists.
• The University provides reasonable accommodations during the employment process.
• MSU Denver values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.