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The successful applicant must have a record of or potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. The candidate must be able to teach a wide range of undergraduate graphic design courses with the ability to teach both print and digital mediums—including motion design—ranging from the 1000-level to the 4000-level. The Candidate will be required to teach a 3/3 load and do departmental service. Applicants must be proficient in current industry software applications.

Candidates should have strong professional and student portfolios, an understanding of design history and theory, the aptitude to articulate design ideas through professional practice and personal research, and an interest in community and department service. Candidates with design industry experience may be given higher consideration.

Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

One year position beginning Aug 15, 2023 with potential for renewal.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; provided, however, that Oakland University will sponsor an individual for J-1 visa status if the individual is selected for the position and if Oakland University determines that the individual may be eligible for J-1 visa status. Oakland University will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visa status in any category other than J-1

MFA degree in Graphic Design or a related field from an accredited institution

To apply, please go online to
https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/27553 to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, design philosophy, a diversity statement that describes interest or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion, e.g., through mentoring, pedagogy, activism, faculty recruitment/retention, or research on issues related to diversity and social inequality, unofficial transcripts, personal creative portfolio (either a single PDF or a document with the URL to link the portfolio) and a student work portfolio (optional) as a single PDF or document with the URL to link to the portfolio. Applicants will be asked for the names and email addresses of three references in the application process. References will be contacted to upload the letter of reference directly. Application materials will only be accepted through the online application system (mailed or emailed applications will not be considered).

For full consideration, apply by June 15, 2023.

Inquiries should be directed to Setareh Ghoreishi, Search Committee Chair, sghoreishi@oakland.edu