Lecturer-Digital Design Interactive

University of Colorado – College of Arts & Media
Lecturer
The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

This posting establishes and maintains a pool of Lecturers for the College of Arts & Media Visual Arts Department in the area of Digital Design Interactive. Candidates hired from this pool will fill temporary, non‑tenure track positions and will teach no more than two courses per semester. Appointments will be part‑time (less than 50%) and will be made semester‑by‑semester, depending on the needs of the department. Therefore, this posting does not necessarily reflect a current open position.

Support Received
This position reports to the Visual Arts Department and the Area Head of the Digital Design program.

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 has been established at $5,150 per 3‑credit semester course.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non‑exempt.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Benefits programs, including eligibility, are located at Employee Services. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions.

Diversity and Equity
Information on disability accommodations is available at University Resources. The Office of Equity provides additional resources. The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

MFA degree in design, or advanced degree in a related field and minimum of three years of professional experience in design

Excellent communication skills

Experience in behavioral, UX, UI and/or human‑centered design

Excellent facility with graphic applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

2–3 years professional experience working with interaction design

Ability to teach and work with a diverse student body

Preferred Qualifications

2–3 years teaching experience at the college level

3–5 years professional design experience

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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