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Open Rank Teaching Professor, Design
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Position Number: 5004246
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Graphic Design

Open Rank Teaching Professor, Design

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity:

The Department of Art + Design in the College of Arts, Media and Design, invites applications for non-tenure track Teaching Professors at the rank of Assistant, or Associate, or Full.

We seek candidates with a record of excellent creative practice, innovative pedagogy, significant exhibited and/or published work and relevant teaching experience in any of the fields of graphic-, interaction-, information-, experience design; data visualization, creative technologies, and design process and theory. Candidates should demonstrate a strong design practice to address social and environmental issues and be interested in and capable of delivering undergraduate fundamentals and mid- to upper-level undergraduate, as well as graduate courses in our Design programs.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have teaching experience at the college level and a terminal degree in the areas of art or design (PhD, MFA, or MDes) completed prior to the start of the appointment. Candidates should demonstrate a record of excellent creative practice, innovative pedagogy, significant exhibited and/or published work and relevant teaching experience.

Responsibilities:

The teaching load is 3 classes per semester with the possibility of summer classes for extra compensation. In addition to teaching, all full-time faculty are expected to contribute to the cultural life and function of the program through service commitments on committees, special projects, and student advising and engagement activities. The position's standard duties consist of 80% teaching, 10% service and 10% creative practice.

Application Information:

All applications must be submitted electronically at https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers. If viewing this from a Northeastern website, click on "Apply" above. Applicants should submit 1) a letter of application describing relevant professional and teaching experience, and how they can support our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff and students, 2) a curriculum vitae and 3) evidence of teaching excellence. Candidates should also provide the contact information of three references.

Letters of recommendation, research statements, and portfolios of creative work should not be submitted, but they may be requested later during the search process. The start date for the position is Fall 2024. Inquiries may be directed to chair of the search committee Kate Terrado, k.terrado@northeastern.edu. Review of applications will begin February 26 and continue until the position is filled.

About Northeastern:

Appointment within the Department of Art + Design locates you within a major urban private global research university and a leader in experiential learning, global engagement and advanced research. Our College of Arts, Media and Design is engaged with interdisciplinary creative scholarship, critique of established principles and processes and is comprised of a unique combination of disciplines and practices in architecture, art, design, communication, games, journalism, media, music, and theatre. See: https://camd.northeastern.edu/

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus. Our locations-in Boston; Oakland, San Francisco and Silicon Valley, CA; Charlotte, North Carolina; London; Portland, Maine; Seattle, WA; Toronto; Vancouver; and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant-are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research.

Northeastern's comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs - in a variety of on-campus and online formats - lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 230 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support and accommodations, please contact Jamie Dutton, j.dutton@northeastern.edu, HR Associate for the College of Arts Media and Design.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Open-Rank-Teaching-Professor--Design_R123080