Metropolitan State University of Denver
Communication Design Affiliate Instructor
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Department Art
By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will begin
immediately
and will continue as needed.
The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program.
As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach. Position Summary 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 relationship to contemporary society with specific 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.
For more information about the Department of
Art
in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences
, please visit:
https://www.msudenver.edu/art/
. MSU Denver enrolls over
16,000 students
, where
nearly 60%
are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated
Hispanic Serving Institution
(HSI), an INSIGHT into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (
HEED
) Award winner for 10 consecutive years, and the only
Seal of Excelencia
certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with
an open access
mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students.
The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students.
MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups. 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 setting. An affiliate faculty member's duties
include but are not limited to
:
teaching assigned
classes
in person or online by
delivering
course
content
to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, addressing student questions
consistent with university, college/school, and department policies
, and providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment
; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if
required
, with department course coordination policies;
maintaining office hours;
and
complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies. Required Qualifications BA
in
c
ommunication design, visual communication, graphic design, art, or related field
T
hree years of professional and/or teaching
experience
Preferred Qualifications MFA
or
MA in
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 (but not limited to) students of color,
LBGTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students,
non-traditional students, student veterans, 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 benefit coverage under the University's benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment. Qualified candidates
will be expected to teach in person
/
on campus upon hire
. Salary for Announcement The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate
determined
by
university
policy. For more information, please visit:
https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AF-2023-2024-Pay-Dates-and-Rates_RevAug2023.pdf How to Apply C
andidate
s
must apply online through
MSU Denver's career site,
https://www.msudenver.edu/careers
. Complete applications will include
the following required materials: Curriculum
v
itae
Cover
l
etter
Copies of all u
nofficial
t
ranscripts
A list of three professional references with contact information
Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume
/cover letter
submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be
submitted
into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once
submitted
, you will not be able to edit your application. Please
submit
questions to
Wendy Ross
,
Program Manager
in the
Department of Art
,
at
wross12@msudenver.edu
or
303-615-0300 Official transcripts will be
required of
the candidate selected for hire. Closing Date
Open Until Filled Posting Representative Tanya Rogowsky Posting Representative Email trogowsk@msudenver.edu Benefits
MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu . Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
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By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will begin
immediately
and will continue as needed.
The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program.
As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach. Position Summary 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 relationship to contemporary society with specific 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.
For more information about the Department of
Art
in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences
, please visit:
https://www.msudenver.edu/art/
. MSU Denver enrolls over
16,000 students
, where
nearly 60%
are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated
Hispanic Serving Institution
(HSI), an INSIGHT into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (
HEED
) Award winner for 10 consecutive years, and the only
Seal of Excelencia
certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with
an open access
mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students.
The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students.
MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups. 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 setting. An affiliate faculty member's duties
include but are not limited to
:
teaching assigned
classes
in person or online by
delivering
course
content
to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, addressing student questions
consistent with university, college/school, and department policies
, and providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment
; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if
required
, with department course coordination policies;
maintaining office hours;
and
complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies. Required Qualifications BA
in
c
ommunication design, visual communication, graphic design, art, or related field
T
hree years of professional and/or teaching
experience
Preferred Qualifications MFA
or
MA in
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 (but not limited to) students of color,
LBGTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students,
non-traditional students, student veterans, 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 benefit coverage under the University's benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment. Qualified candidates
will be expected to teach in person
/
on campus upon hire
. Salary for Announcement The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate
determined
by
university
policy. For more information, please visit:
https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AF-2023-2024-Pay-Dates-and-Rates_RevAug2023.pdf How to Apply C
andidate
s
must apply online through
MSU Denver's career site,
https://www.msudenver.edu/careers
. Complete applications will include
the following required materials: Curriculum
v
itae
Cover
l
etter
Copies of all u
nofficial
t
ranscripts
A list of three professional references with contact information
Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume
/cover letter
submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be
submitted
into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once
submitted
, you will not be able to edit your application. Please
submit
questions to
Wendy Ross
,
Program Manager
in the
Department of Art
,
at
wross12@msudenver.edu
or
303-615-0300 Official transcripts will be
required of
the candidate selected for hire. Closing Date
Open Until Filled Posting Representative Tanya Rogowsky Posting Representative Email trogowsk@msudenver.edu Benefits
MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu . Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
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