Teaching Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Graphic Design
Boise State University

Job Info

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The Department of Art, Design, and Visual Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University invites applications for two Teaching Assistant Professor or Lecturer positions (appointments depending on qualifications) in the Graphic Design program to begin in August 2025. Boise State's NASAD-accredited program is the only BFA Graphic Design Degree in the state of Idaho, and primarily serves undergraduates within the Graphic Design program. The successful candidate will teach a maximum of 4 courses per semester at all levels within the Graphic Design program, with opportunities to develop electives relative to the candidate's interests.

Department overview:

The Department of Art, Design, and Visual Studies is situated in the School of the Arts, which is designed to serve as the vibrant urban hub for the study, practice, and integration of the arts. The School cultivates new models of interdisciplinary innovation, entrepreneurial initiative, and collaborative community engagement in order to prepare artists, designers, and all students to thrive in a diverse world.

About Boise State:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.

Minimum qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with students, faculty, staff, and

community from a variety of diverse backgrounds and media areas.

For appointment as an Assistant Teaching Professor, an MFA, MGD, MGXD, MDES, or equivalent terminal degree in communication design, visual communication, interaction design, or a related field of study is required, or a BFA plus 5+ years of professional experience is required. See policy 4730 for additional description and details.

For appointment as a Lecturer, a Master's Degree or equivalent terminal degree is required. See policy 4250 for additional description and details.

Preferred qualifications:

For all appointed positions, teaching experience with a specialization in any of the following areas is preferred: user experience (UX), user interface design (UI), interactive media, package design, hand and/or hybrid processes, design research and history, critical theory, sustainable design, or experimental pedagogy.

Professional experience may look a variety of ways. Some examples may include-but are not limited to-the following:

In-House Design Roles: Working for a company or organization as a UX/UI/Graphic/Motion Designer or Art Director/Creative Director, creating branded materials, marketing collateral, or internal visuals.

Agency Experience: Collaborating on diverse client projects as a UX/UI/Graphic/Motion Designer or Art Director/Creative Director, often requiring fast-paced, creative problem-solving across industries.

Freelance/Contract Work: Managing projects independently, including client communication, budgeting, and delivering a comprehensive range of as a UX, UI, or graphic designs.

Entrepreneurial Projects: Building a portfolio through self-initiated or self-owned business projects.

Required application materials:

To apply, upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and a portfolio of personal work. Optionally, please include a portfolio of student work (if applicant has prior teaching experience) with brief project descriptions with the included examples. Please note that our application system is limited to 5 document uploads, so please consolidate as needed.

Portfolio Requirements:

Professional Portfolio: 6+ project examples as a single PDF of no more than 25mb in size. Please no links to personal websites in lieu of PDF portfolio. For motion work, please include stills of the piece with a direct link to Vimeo/YouTube or other video hosting service.

Teaching Portfolio (if applicable): A single PDF no more than 25mb in size. Please include short project prompts/context with student work. Examples of curriculum may be included, but are not required.

Closing Date:

Position will remain open until filled, with review to begin on January 31, 2025

For questions regarding this position, please contact artdept@boisestate.edu

Salary and Benefits:

Teaching Assistant Professor: $60,000

Lecturer: $46,000

Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract, unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here.

Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
  
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
  
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
  
• Dual Career Assistance Support for spouses and partners.
  
• See our full benefits page for more information
  

Advertised: January 10, 2025 Mountain Standard Time
Applications close:

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