Assistant Professor of Design

General Description:

The Department of Art and Design at Pacific Lutheran University seeks an Assistant Professor of Design to begin September 1, 2022. Teaching responsibilities include the four-course sequence within the Bachelor of Fine Arts Design concentration, as well as additional specialized courses in support of other degrees in Studio Arts. Past examples of specialized classes include Typography, Design for Innovation, and Visual Communication.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Design is a dynamic and growing discipline at PLU. The ideal candidate will show potential for innovation in curricular development, outreach to other departments on campus, and the cultivation of relationships with the broader local community.

• Teach Design sequence (I – IV) and additional Design or Digital Media courses
• Mentorship of Design majors
• Ongoing professional activity, including artistic production and/or research
• Participation in departmental operations and support of its culture, including faculty meetings, student advising, gallery exhibitions, and event programming

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Diverse experience in professional design practice (print and digital, work with a variety of clients);
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a desire to mentor students and support the curricular goals of the department;
• Interest in developing courses consistent with programmatic focus;
• Knowledge of and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Design profession and in the classroom.

Required Qualifications:

• MFA in Design (Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field) must be in hand by September 1, 2022. 
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Facility with current, industry standard software. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in digital art and/or animation.
• Experience in photography/video and/or illustration. 
• Teaching experience at the college/university level.