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POSITION TITLE:

COMPENSATION RANGE: 59,935.00 - 72,000.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty

DEPARTMENT: Schl of Art & Design Office

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/1/2025

BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 01/10/2025.

The School of Art and Design in the College of Performing and Visual Arts at the University of
Northern Colorado is seeking a full-time Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise
in Graphic Design with a focus on career connections and preparation. The ideal candidate will
demonstrate a strong commitment to expanding traditional design practices and contributing to a
more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future in art and design.

Position Description:
This position is responsible for preparing students for careers in contemporary Graphic Design and
design-related fields. An ideal candidate has a proven record of accomplishment in graphic
design/visual communication and is flexible and able to teach a variety of design topics in a variety of
instructional modalities including but not limited to design thinking, design systems, typography for
print and web, identity design, UX and UI design, interactive web and mobile media, and motion
graphics.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications for Assistant:

• MFA or terminal degree in Graphic Design or related area.
• One or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level as a GA/TA okay.
• Experience with the Graphic Design industry.
• Experience with traditional and emerging design theory with a demonstrated command of

current design processes, media, and software.

Preferred Qualifications for Assistant:

• Evidence of creating relationships with relevant industry and professional organizations
• Successful documentation of placement of and support of Graphic Design interns in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to create and teach contemporary and inclusive culturally sensitive

Graphic Design curriculum.

• A demonstrated creative research practice that is equity-minded and engages new schools of

thought and innovative contexts of design thinking and practice.

Minimum Qualifications for Associate:

• MFA or terminal degree in Graphic Design or related area.
• Four or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Having a current rank of Associate professor or Assistant professor with ability to qualify for Associate professor
• In-depth experience with traditional and emerging design theory with a demonstrated

command of current design processes, media, and software.

• Experience of Leadership with Graphic Design industry.

Preferred Qualifications for Associate:

• Evidence of creating relationships with relevant industry and professional organizations.
• Successful documentation of placement of and support of Graphic Design interns in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to create and teach contemporary and inclusive culturally sensitive Graphic Design curriculum.
• A demonstrated creative research practice that is equity-minded and engages new schools of thought and innovative contexts of design thinking and practice.

TARGET START DATE: August 3, 2025

CONTACT AND APPLICATION DEADLINE
Angie Keedy, Angela.schendelkeedy@unco.edu

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A letter of application addressing how your education and professional experiences

qualify you for the position.

• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy
• Portfolio of up to 10 images of applicant's creative work and 10 images of student

work in pdf format including url links as appropriate.

• 3 names of references with titles and contact information.

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability - to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC's Career Hub to learn more about UNC's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University's policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University's Equal Opportunity Policy.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act
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