The Design Program at the University of San Francisco (USF) invites applications for part-time position(s) in Design Fundamentals, Digital Media Design/ Interaction Design and Typography, to begin August 2018.

Situated within the Department of Art + Architecture, the Design Program at USF merges innovative graphic design with digital and interactive media into a dynamic interdisciplinary curriculum. By learning through an expanded definition of design, our students gain comprehensive experience with a wide range of process-oriented skills, including conceptual development, visual rhetoric, formal experimentation, and critical thinking. Located in the heart of San Francisco, USF is a diverse, liberal arts university that emphasizes social justice and global perspectives.

Part-time faculty teach 4-8 units (1-2 courses) per semester. Courses meet 2x week for 2 hours and 45 minutes each. The Fall semester runs August 21 through December 5 with time off for Fall Break and Thanksgiving. In addition to course time, part-time faculty are expected to hold 1 hour of office hours per course.

USF offers a highly competitive salary and incentives for part-time faculty including opportunities for grant money, extensive library recourses, on-campus exhibition space, modest course budgets, small class sizes, and more.

MFA degree (or equivalent work experience) in Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia, Interaction Design or a related field; proficiency in a range of technologies and applications; knowledge of historical and contemporary issues in the design discipline; ability to connect design practice to issues of political, environmental, and community concern; successful teaching experience at the university level;

To apply please send the following in PDF format:
• A letter of application that explains your interest in teaching at USF, and a list of the types of courses you are most qualified to teach.
• A curriculum vitae
• Link to a portfolio website or PDF
portfolio of your professional and/or student work

Applications should be sent to:
Rachel Beth Egenhoefer, Design Program Director
[email protected]

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to those received before June 4, 2018.

More information about the Design Program and the Department of Art + Architecture can be found on our website at: https://www.usfca.edu/arts-sciences/undergraduate-programs/art-architecture/design

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco’s first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change the World From Here.” For more information, visit www.usfca.edu (http://www.usfca.edu/).

The University is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services and academic programs on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) and disability, and the other bases prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For more information visit: http://sfgov.org/olse/fair-chance-ordinance-fco .