Adjunct Faculty: Graphic Design - Minneapolis, United States - Augsburg University

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offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Augsburg's Statement of Commitment on Equity

We believe that education is the key to healthy, meaningful and productive lives for individuals, as well as to the vibrancy of our democracy. Augsburg University is dedicated to achieving an educational experience free from the barriers of poverty, racism, and discrimination so that students can fully realize their unique gifts. Recognizing that higher education's democratic promise is compromised by systemic and systematic barriers to college access and completion, Augsburg is called to stand for equity in everything we do to fulfill our academic mission, serve our students and engage our fellow citizens.

The Department of Communication Studies, Film, and New Media includes 6 full-time faculty members. The department is located in the Foss Lobeck MilesCenter. We have two studios, an ADR booth, screening room, 16mm edit lab, computer lab, and a variety of media equipment to support or programs. Classes throughout the department incorporate active learning and student activities or projects. Faculty get to know students well with normally no more than 25 students per class, with 16 being the maximum in production-based courses. Students from majors across campus take introductory film courses as part of their major or to fulfill the university's general education requirements. Our courses are designed to engage a diverse student audience through meaningful examples and applications, make use of modern technology, and provide ample support for student success.

Job Description

The Department of Art & Design invites applications for current and future adjunct positions teaching 1-2 classes a semester in the Graphic Design program. Areas of focus include an introduction to graphic design, typography, design systems, interactive design,and design practice.

The Art & Design Department offers 4 programs: Graphic Design, Studio Arts, Art History, and Art Education. The Department values the intersection of Art & Design and encourages students to think interdisciplinary.Intercultural competency and a commitment to inclusive practice and authentic representation are critical to the approach to visual art and designeducation at Augsburg.Candidates are encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these abilities and experiences.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching undergraduatelower division, non-major courses as well as courses in the major.
• Using the learning management system (Moodle) for grading and supplemental course content.
• Engaging student inquiriesand holding regularoffice hours.

Course syllabus with learning outcomes, textbook, and shared office space areprovided.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree and significant professional experience; or Ph D or MFA in Design, Visual Artsor related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience required. Professional activity may be corporate, artistic and/or scholarly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph D or MFA in Visual Arts, Designor related field.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Additional Information

For full consideration, candidatesmust submitall of the following informationat the time of application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vita orResume
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies accepted for initial application; official transcripts will be required for hire).

Your cover letter should

• Highlight your experience or interest in teaching at the university level
• Identify your general availability during the day and/or evenings; and
• Indicate whether you are interested in in-person or synchronous online teaching (or either).

Professional references will be requested at a later date.

Among the distinctive features of the university are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement, robust undergraduate research programs, and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs. The University's commitments to our urban context and the world beyond it are enhanced through the work of four signature centers:the Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Global Education and Experience, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work.

As part of Augsburg University's commitment to intentional diversity, 50% of our current student body identifies as Black, Indigenous, and persons of color. The emerging interdisciplinary Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies builds on this foundation to further diversify our academic curriculum and co-curricular programs. We do this work out of historical and contemporary obligations rooted in our ethical and intellectual commitments to prepare our diverse student body for a cosmopolitan world.

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities working in an academic community committed to intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these competencies. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: or email:

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: or email:

Augsburg College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact Augsburg College's Human Resources.