Communication Design Affiliate Instructor

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 may 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; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.

Requirements

The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching design practices that engage with and embrace emerging technologies.

The candidate must have a BA in communication design, visual communication, graphic design, art, or related field.

The candidate must have three years of professional and/or teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

The candidate should have an MFA or MA in appropriate field plus six years of relevant professional and/or teaching experience.

The candidate should have 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.

Qualifications

• BA in communication design, visual communication, graphic design, art, or related field
• Three years of professional and/or teaching experience
• MFA or MA in appropriate field plus six years of relevant professional and/or teaching experience preferred
• Sensitivity to the educational needs of a diverse student population

Skills

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction.

Benefits

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.

Salary for Announcement: The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1264 - $1482.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications will include the following required materials: Curriculum vitae, cover letter, copies of all unofficial transcripts, and 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.

Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

Contact Information

For questions, please contact Matthew Jenkins, Chair and Professor of Fine Art, in the Department of Art, at mjenki11@msudenver.edu or 303-615-0634.

Background Checks

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Diversity Statement

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.