Working/Functional Title

Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof in Graphic Design

Position Summary

The Graphic Design program at Michigan State University is currently establishing a pool of fixed-term assistant professors, instructors and assistant instructors (to teach in the fall, summer, and/or spring semesters). These positions will be filled per course/per semester, on an as needed basis. Applicants in this pool are reviewed when the program has an immediate need to fill a vacancy as needed within two years to begin as early as August 16, 2025.

Duties: 

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Graphic Design. Graphic Design courses include: Graphic Design I & II, Typography I & II, Digital Graphic Design, Concepts of Graphic Design, Design Thinking, Experimental Design Practices, Motion Design, Interaction Design, Identity Design, Spatial Design, Senior Seminar, Design Center, and Special Topics in Graphic Design.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate - MFA

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• BA, BFA in Graphic Design for Ast. Instructor rank
• MFA for Instructor/Ast Prof rank
• Experience teaching at the college level preferred.
• Professional experience in the graphic design field and/or MDes, MFA.

Required Application Materials

Qualified applicants should submit

1. a cover letter
2. current curriculum vitae
3. portfolio or portfolio link
4. A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSU’s DEI efforts, see https://inclusion.msu.edu/. For more information about writing diversity statements, see https://cal.msu.edu/documents/cal-guidelines-for-the-writing-of-diversity-statements/ 
5. the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin February 17 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 1018094

For more information, contact Kelly Salchow MacArthur, Chair of the Search Committee at salchow@msu.edu.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Review of Applications Begins On

02/17/2025

Website

art.msu.edu

Department Statement

The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from women, people of color, LGBTQI individuals, and others who are traditionally underrepresented in the academy.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.