The Massachusetts College of Art & Design in Boston, MA is currently seeking a Communication Design Tenure-Track Faculty member to join their highly collaborative and forward-thinking department. This position will play a key role in the decolonization of design and the creation of an anti-racist environment. The college is committed to promoting diversity within its curriculum and aims to provide an inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong dedication to education accessibility, mentorship, and the expansion of the discipline. The college offers a supportive culture and long-term career support, with opportunities for team teaching and curriculum development. With a focus on sustainability and addressing social justice issues, this faculty position is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about pushing the boundaries of communication design education.
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Job Description
Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) is seeking a Communication Design Tenure-Track Faculty member to join their campus located in Boston, MA. The college is dedicated to increasing diversity within its curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment. The department is highly collaborative and forward-thinking, with a culture of mutual support. The position is governed by the MSCA collective bargain agreement, and the salary range for this role is $66,000 – $72,000.
Minimum Qualifications
Eligible candidates for the Communication Design Tenure-Track Faculty position should possess at least one of the following qualifications:
A) A degree in Communication Design, Graphic Design, or a related field. A terminal degree is required for promotion and tenure. B) Demonstrated professional working experience in the field of communication design or a related area. C) At least 1 year of teaching experience in the area of communication design or a related field at the college or university level, which may include course assistantships, teaching assistantships, or youth programs.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred qualifications for the Communication Design Tenure-Track Faculty position include:
- Demonstrated record of promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, faculty, staff, and the wider community.
- Ability or potential to teach at the college level and an aptitude for innovative curriculum development and delivery.
- Previous experience teaching in interdisciplinary programs and supervising graduate students will be considered assets.
- Proactive advancement of decolonization, diversity, equity, and sustainability in curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and creative/professional activities.
- Willingness to challenge preconceptions about design.
- Contribution to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research/creative activities, teaching, and service.
- Strong belief in the mission of a public university or college.
- Interest in collaboration.
- Ability to speak or write in more than one language.
- Willingness to teach courses at all levels of communication design.
- Proficiency in current technologies used in the professional practice of communication design.
- Experience with emerging design and communication technologies.
Additional Information
Massachusetts College of Art and Design does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship. E-Verify is also not provided. Travel reimbursement is not available.
As part of the hiring process, a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check will be conducted on the final candidate. MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class. MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
The application deadline is January 15, 2024, and preference will be given to applicants who apply before this date. To apply, candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume, Cover letter, One-page personal teaching philosophy, PDF of their work or a link to their website (maximum 10 MB), two letters of recommendation, and examples of recent student work and sample syllabi for candidates with teaching experience.
Applicants should be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of employment. It is important to note that Massachusetts College of Art and Design is not an e-verified institution.
About Massachusetts College of Art & Design
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, founded in 1873, is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023. It is the nation’s first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design. MassArt is dedicated to shaping the future through art and design by providing an inclusive community of thinkers, makers, educators, innovators, and leaders. Located in Boston’s hub of arts and culture, MassArt offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 different disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.
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