The Opportunity
Lesley University’s Department of Design is seeking a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach the following course:
DESN 3510-80 Visual Communication 1, online, asynchronous, Fall Term 2
This process-based course explores methods to both stimulate the imagination and capture fleeting ideas. Emphasis is put on the sketching process as a means of exploration and visual communication. Students “learn by doing” through a series of conceptual projects and problem-solving exercises. All projects begin with intensive sketching on paper as part of the design process. Students will learn how to employ various conceptual and creative tactics in the making of visual design imagery.
Qualities and Capabilities
A successful candidate will have:
• MFA, MDES, MS in User Experience Design, Interactive Design, or related field (preferred)
• 1-2+ years of teaching experience in design (or related field) at the college level OR 2+ years of professional experience working in the… design field within a UX or Interactive design practice
• Experience teaching design or related courses within a Visual Arts program (preferred)
• Portfolio examples of their own work and/or student work in a combined PDF that is no larger than 5mg
• Cover letter indicating how your skills/experience align with the job qualifications above
• Names & Contact Information for two references
Why Lesley
Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.
Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual’s capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.
Expressing Interest
A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.
At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people — regardless of race, physical ability, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected personal identities — can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution
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