Lecturer - Digital Design
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, United States
Nature of Work Faculty positions are established to maintain a pool of Lecturers for the College of Arts & Media Visual Arts Department. Candidates hired from this pool will fill temporary, non‑tenure‑track positions and will teach no more than two courses per semester. Appointments are part‑time (less than 50%) and are made semester‑by‑semester, depending on the needs of the department. This posting does not indicate a current open position.
Support Received This position reports to the Visual Arts Department.
Digital Design Program's Mission The Digital Design program integrates aesthetic, creative, and critical thought with expertise in advanced electronic media. Configured as an interdisciplinary arts and design laboratory, Digital Design offers a hands‑on education combining new art technologies and design concepts within a concentrated theoretical framework that promotes an understanding of the cultural impact and uses of digital technologies. Through this interdisciplinary approach, combining arts and communication, Digital Design strives to produce artists and designers who will use design in innovative ways both in commercial and artistic spheres.
Examples of Work Performed Teach courses from introductory to advanced levels of web design, UX and UI to undergraduate design students.
Salary and Benefits The salary range for this position is $5,150 per 3‑credit semester course.
The above range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non‑exempt.
The University of Colorado provides a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.
University of Colorado Denver – Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. Background checks are conducted for all new employees prior to their employment.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation
Diversity and Equity We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Exceptional broad knowledge of the history of art, contemporary art, and design
Knowledge of wire‑framing, UX and research and production techniques
Ability to teach professional practices and approaches in design
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of marketing, branding and dissemination
Minimum Requirements MFA degree in design or advanced degree in related field and minimum of three years of professional industry experience
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of conceptual and design‑based principles as applied to professional practice and experimental design
Excellent facility with graphic design applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Excellent typography skills
1–2 years professional experience working with Interaction Design
Ability to teach and work with a diverse student body
Preferred Qualifications 2–3 years teaching experience on the college level
3–5 years professional design experience
Expertise in 3D motion and motion graphics
Advanced skill‑sets and experience in motion graphics, 3D, UX and UI Design. Knowledge in human‑centered information, experience and interactivity design
Professional experience with project development, pitch development and/or branding
Experience in Ethnographic Design research
Scholarly or creative research focused on any of the following: Motion Design, Broadcast Design, Game Design, Sensory Typography, Professional Practices, Design History, Environmental Design, Social Design and Activism, and/or Sensory Based Programming
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Support Received This position reports to the Visual Arts Department.
Digital Design Program's Mission The Digital Design program integrates aesthetic, creative, and critical thought with expertise in advanced electronic media. Configured as an interdisciplinary arts and design laboratory, Digital Design offers a hands‑on education combining new art technologies and design concepts within a concentrated theoretical framework that promotes an understanding of the cultural impact and uses of digital technologies. Through this interdisciplinary approach, combining arts and communication, Digital Design strives to produce artists and designers who will use design in innovative ways both in commercial and artistic spheres.
Examples of Work Performed Teach courses from introductory to advanced levels of web design, UX and UI to undergraduate design students.
Salary and Benefits The salary range for this position is $5,150 per 3‑credit semester course.
The above range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non‑exempt.
The University of Colorado provides a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.
University of Colorado Denver – Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. Background checks are conducted for all new employees prior to their employment.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation
Diversity and Equity We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Exceptional broad knowledge of the history of art, contemporary art, and design
Knowledge of wire‑framing, UX and research and production techniques
Ability to teach professional practices and approaches in design
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of marketing, branding and dissemination
Minimum Requirements MFA degree in design or advanced degree in related field and minimum of three years of professional industry experience
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of conceptual and design‑based principles as applied to professional practice and experimental design
Excellent facility with graphic design applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Excellent typography skills
1–2 years professional experience working with Interaction Design
Ability to teach and work with a diverse student body
Preferred Qualifications 2–3 years teaching experience on the college level
3–5 years professional design experience
Expertise in 3D motion and motion graphics
Advanced skill‑sets and experience in motion graphics, 3D, UX and UI Design. Knowledge in human‑centered information, experience and interactivity design
Professional experience with project development, pitch development and/or branding
Experience in Ethnographic Design research
Scholarly or creative research focused on any of the following: Motion Design, Broadcast Design, Game Design, Sensory Typography, Professional Practices, Design History, Environmental Design, Social Design and Activism, and/or Sensory Based Programming
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