Graphic Design, Assistant Professor

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Salary Range: $64,066.00 - $186,015.00

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on January 17, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Job Description

The Department of Creative Arts seeks forward-thinking candidates specializing in interaction and emerging design technologies including but not limited to AR, data visualization, UI/UX or VR to teach beginning to advanced courses in Interaction Design. The ideal candidate will have continued evidence of appropriate professional and/or creative activity in area of specialization and the ability to contribute to the development of this area in collaboration with graphic design faculty.

A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned.
The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement )
This position will advise undergraduate majors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Graphic Design-Interaction Design.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens to this position including social justice and/or anti-racism.
Terminal degree or Master's degree and/or relevant tested experience in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Interaction Design, Art, or a related discipline with an emphasis in Graphic Design/Interaction Design. (conferred on an official transcript and received in Human Resources by August 1, 2025.)
Expertise with relevant emerging design technologies and software in the area of interaction design.
Continued evidence of appropriate professional and/or creative activity in interaction and emerging design technologies including but not limited to AR, data visualization, UI/UX,VR or related specialties.

Preferred Qualification

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.
Demonstrated preparation to teach, advise, and support a wide variety of students.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching college or university-level classes.
Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships with business, education and/or community organizations.
Creative or scholarly interests that will advance the mission and goals of the Creative Arts department at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years' worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu.

About

With 19 faculty and nearly 350 majors, The Department of Creative Arts emphasizes a creative practice rooted in critical thinking, critique and analysis, applied learning, and original thinking. Our students learn by doing, whether it's in the art studio, design lab, film class, or creative writing classes. Our students produce 2-D and 3-D art, films, and fiction, poetry, and essays. Budding creatives have opportunities to exhibit, publish, and produce. Many on-campus clubs offer opportunities to develop skills outside of the classroom and connect with community. Our award-winning faculty work closely with students to foster new ways of seeing and thinking.

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu

The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

University Demographics

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:

Enhancing access and student success.
Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here: https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html.
Destination 2030, the University's strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.
Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name-Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and1,175 + international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships, with 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota's the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/.

Application Procedures

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
Cover Letter
Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information for three (3) references
Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University, Mankato's goals?
A one (1) page statement of your teaching philosophy
A one (1) page statement of your research/scholarly interests
Website portfolio of relevant work

CONTACT INFORMATION

Bradley Coulter/Professor

Department of Creative Arts

Phone: 507-389-5212

TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711

Email: bradley.coulter@mnsu.edu

Benefits Information

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date: 08-15-2025

To apply, visit: https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Mankato/Graphic-Design--Assistant-Professor--AA26015-_JR0000001192?Institution=a7c1912089511000d545e0844e430004

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