Tenure-Track or Teaching-Track Faculty Position in Communication Design

Tenure-Track or Teaching-Track Faculty Position in Communication Design The School of Design at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh,
PA, welcomes applications for a tenure-track or teaching-track
position at the rank of assistant professor for Fall 2022.
Position and Qualifications

We are looking for a tenure-track or teaching-track faculty member
to enrich the School's work in communication design, emphasizing
contributions to our undergraduate Communications track. The ideal
candidate brings an innovative approach to interaction design, user
experience, and interface design, with a clear interest in systems,
branding, information design, motion, and narrative. We hope the
candidate is innovative and pushes the discipline of communication
design into new territories at the same time honoring strong
graphic design underpinnings (stellar understanding and application
of typography, imaging, grid systems, color, composition, etc.) and
a demonstrated agility in a range of digital media.
We are seeking a faculty member who will:

Teach various classes across all levels of the undergraduate
and graduate programs, at times in a co-teaching capacity
Be familiar with critical issues including social, political,
environmental and economic and their connection and relevance to
communication design
Commit to contributing to, and promoting a culture of equity
and inclusion, including in teaching, research, creative practice,
and service
Exhibit excellent leadership and team-building skills
Advise Masters' students (thesis, independent and/or research
projects) and possibly PhD students in Transition Design
If choosing to apply as a tenure-track faculty member, show an
interest in evidence of current/future design research and creative
practice

The School invites applicants with the following
qualifications:

A terminal degree in a design-related field (e.g., Master of
Design, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Architecture, and/or PhD) or
equivalent professional experience
Experience designing innovative/emerging interactive,
communication design systems with a record in publication,
exhibition, digital, and professional and creative practice to
serve a diverse student body
University-level teaching experience-either full-time or
adjunct-at the undergraduate and graduate levels, or equivalent
professional experience
Additional areas of expertise in one or more of the following
areas to help us evolve our curricula:
Future-oriented communication design methodologies specialized
in visualizing systems, story-telling and interfaces
Critical design practice in information design (considering
data literacy and media literacy)
Use of technologies that afford experimental approaches in
form-giving and new forms of sense-making (e.g., computational and
generative design)
A values-driven design approach to designing products,
environments, and services

About the position options
Tenure-Track

In addition to teaching four classes per academic year,
tenure-track faculty are expected to produce research, scholarly
work, artistic work, and/or engage in design practice that elevates
the field. Examples of faculty activities include but are not
limited to: participation in practice-based research, a significant
client base, gallery exhibitions; work published, in print or
online, in scholarly, popular journals, and trade publications;
invited talks/workshops at notable national and international
venues; patents held; items in production or collections; grants
and sponsored research; professional honors and awards; and
significant contributions to professional societies and
organizations.
Teaching-Track

In place of research, teaching-track faculty take on an additional
two courses, for a total of six courses per academic year.
Teaching-track faculty also frequently participate in freelance or
consultancy work or other external professional activities that
inform and continually advance their teaching.
Track and rank are negotiable, and all positions include a
comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary.
Application Package
Interested individuals
should include the following in their application package:

A letter of application that includes:
Stated interest in either a tenure-track or teaching-track
position
Your interest in this position and how you see yourself fitting
into the program, for example, courses within our curriculum that
you might teach, a description of projects, and courses or
initiatives you would like to develop in the future
Your position on the current and future state of design
education and practice
A one-page statement about your past, present, or future
contribution to promoting a positive culture of diversity, equity,
and inclusion as exemplified through teaching, research, practice,
and outreach
A one-page statement that describes your approach and
overarching goals as an educator
If applying for a tenure-track position, a one-page statement
that describes the topics you aim to investigate and their
importance to the field
A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) (resume)
8-10 visual examples and descriptions of student work as
evidence of your teaching experience, where applicable, and/or
descriptions of potential projects
2-3 examples of course syllabi, where applicable, and/or
descriptions of potential courses
A portfolio that includes 8-10 visual examples and descriptions
of creative practice in personal work, professional work, and
research relevant to the position (web link preferred)
If applying for a tenure-track position, examples of
publications (e.g., journal articles, books, chapters, published
conference papers, exhibition catalogs) and research proposals
3 professional references-please include name, title, phone
number, address, and email

Candidates should apply online at: https://apply.interfolio.com/97907

The deadline for submission of applications is Sunday, January 9,
2022. Interviews will be conducted from late January through
mid-March 2022. Successful candidates will be notified in early
April in anticipation of a fall 2022 academic start date.
About the School of Design

The School takes a transdisciplinary approach to design education,
and its position within a premier research university provides
faculty with an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with
colleagues from diverse disciplines. Faculty at the School of
Design believe in teaching through making, are passionate about
their work, and interact with students at all levels in our
program. We have a highly collaborative, values-based culture, and
faculty often "team teach" with colleagues with complementary
expertise. We are actively engaged in a conversation about the
future and the positive role of design and designers. The School of
Design's approximately 225 students come from various backgrounds
and bring a diverse set of experiences to their education.
The School offers a Bachelor's degree in Design (BDes) with
undergraduate curriculum tracks in Communications, Products, and
Environments. At the graduate level, we offer a two-year Master of
Design degree (MDes), a one-year Master of Professional Studies
degree (MPS), and a one-year Master of Arts degree (MA). The School
of Design offers a PhD in Transition Design.
More information on the School of Design can be found on the
School's website at: www.design.cmu.edu.
About the Communication Design Track

Communicating effectively across a wide variety of media is one of
the most powerful and ubiquitous forms of design in today's world.
Our program honors strong graphic design history, but constantly
incorporates new innovative technologies, platforms, and methods,
ultimately pushing the discipline of communication design into new
territories. Today, we face many challenges resulting from
communication breakdowns and misinformation. Through diverse
perspectives, we use new narrative frames, storytelling, and
future-casting to prepare students as future leaders, playing
critical roles across various industries, organizations, and
settings. We celebrate our interdisciplinary approach to
teaching-working alongside students to develop the necessary
21st-century skill-sets, posture, and critical consciousness to
effectively use Communication Design practice, leading to positive
impact. Further, our curriculum acknowledges that the act of
designing does not exist in isolation but instead is part of
complex social, political, environmental, and economic systems.
About the College of Fine Arts

Since its founding, Carnegie Mellon University's College of Fine
Arts (CFA) has provided an unparalleled platform for groundbreaking
critical inquiry and creative production. CFA is distinguished as
one of the few colleges in the nation to encompass rigorous,
multidisciplinary studio training, and vanguard research under one
umbrella. CFA is organized into five schools: the School of
Architecture, School of Art, School of Design, School of Drama, and
School of Music, and also includes a robust ecology of
interdisciplinary programs.
About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, top-ranked global research
university recognized for its excellence in the arts, technology,
transdisciplinary programs, and research and located in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. (www.cmu.edu) The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Faculty Position, Location: Pittsburgh, PA - 15213