DePaul University
Chicago, IL, USA
Nov 06, 2024
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- Chicago, IL 60604
- Nov 06, 2024
Design
Faculty
Instructor
Lecturer
Research
Teaching
Tenure Track
Full time
Position Description
The School of Design within the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media at DePaul University is seeking candidates for an Assistant or Associate professor to begin in September 2025. Job responsibilities include teaching, research and creative practice, and providing service to the School of Design and the broader institution. We invite individuals eager to establish our school as a regional and national leader in design education. Led by DePaul’s Vincentian mission, we are focused on developing designers, makers, researchers, storytellers, and world-builders who leverage design and technology to transform lives and create a positive impact in both local and global communities. You can read more about DePaul’s mission here: https://offices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/about/Pages/mission.aspx.
The successful candidate will be appointed as a faculty member in the School of Design and will have teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the area of Graphic Design, named a GDUSA top design school from 2019-2024. Colleagues in the School of Design program are dedicated to mutual success and growth, and we are interested in someone who will add new dimensions to our programs.
DePaul University seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas in their diversity statement. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
About the School of Design
Located in the heart of Chicago, the School of Design in the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media prides itself on nurturing a diverse body of over 500 students to become visionary designers who will become leaders in their fields. The School of Design offers nationally-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs in core and emerging design disciplines, encompassing game design, graphic design, industrial design, and user experience design, digital communication and media arts, and human centered design. In keeping with DePaul’s Vincentian mission, our curricula invite students to participate in storytelling, research, innovation, and iterative making through digital modes, leading to creation of printed matter (e.g., posters, books), interactive systems (websites, mobile apps), objects (packaging, wearables, physical technology), games (video games, AR/VR experiences, simulations, table top games), and experience (exhibits, services, programs).
Our faculty builds bridges within and outside DePaul and engages in community outreach that reflects DePaul's Vincentian Mission. DePaul is on the quarter system, and the teaching load is two courses per quarter. You can learn more about the School of Design and its various programs here: https://www.cdm.depaul.edu/about/Pages/School-of-Design.aspx
Faculty have access to cutting-edge equipment and lab spaces, including a print lab, two well-equipped makerspaces with facilities for fabricating wood, metal, plastics, soft goods, and electronics; recording, film, stop-motion animation, and motion-capture studios; and several VR and AR production spaces. The Jarvis Student Center for Innovation and Collaboration brings together students and faculty from across the college and provides a media lounge for lectures and presentations, an XR creative studio, and private spaces and conference rooms for meetings.
Faculty in the School of Design are given many forms of support to launch or continue research and creative practice including exhibiting and presenting work at festivals, galleries, museums, and conferences. Faculty have access to opportunities across the university including cross-institutional partnerships, interdisciplinary initiatives, and fellowships, as well as support through the offices of research services (ORS), University Research Council (URC), and other support for student research. You can learn more about initiatives and support research and creative activities at DePaul here: https://academics.depaul.edu/research-creative-activities-innovation/Pages/default.aspx
Qualifications
Candidates are expected to be able to teach theoretical and practical hands-on courses undergraduate and graduate level graphic design courses, including design foundations and advanced topics. We are seeking candidates who can shape and build our graduate programs by developing curricula within graphic design and across disciplines and advising graduate students. Candidates should have teaching experience in a design-related field, a proven record of professional practice, and a well-developed creative research agenda in design.
We are seeking applicants who are motivated to lead school-wide initiatives and can foster collaboration with colleagues and students across disciplines. Qualified candidates will be able to contribute to our curriculum and enhance the research and creative opportunities for our students by bringing a design practice informed by an understanding of contemporary issues in design and society. We are interested in a wide range of contemporary practices of (e.g., visual design, UX, product design, digital fabrication, emerging technologies, prototyping, service design, etc.), especially interdisciplinary practices which intersect with a range of impactful topics (e.g., accessibility, AI, ethics, design justice, civics & politics, sustainability, etc.).
Candidates must have a terminal degree (e.g., MFA, MDes) in graphic design or related field. Exceptions are made for candidates who have already attained recognition for scholarly or other relevant professional achievements and who give promise of continued academic development.
Preferred, but not required, experience in one or more of the following includes: partnership building across academia, industry, and community organizations; grants and fundraising, and leading curriculum efforts including developing and launching graduate degrees.
Application Instructions
For priority consideration, apply by January 10, 2025 Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
To apply please submit the following application materials:
- cover letter describing your experience and interests
- curriculum vitae
- statement of teaching philosophy
- portfolio of creative work with a narrative describing the work
- syllabi from prior courses or a detailed syllabus for a proposed course
- diversity statement that addresses your values, experiences and future plans concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion in your teaching and/or creative work/research
- names and contact details of three references who have agreed to provide a reference letter
- Optional: Samples of student work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
EEO Statement
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, martial status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcomed and supported.
Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is a reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
Safety and Security Statement - Clery Act:
A copy of DePaul University's Safety and Security Information Report and Fire Safety Report is available upon request. The report includes statistics about crimes that occurred on campus and public property immediately adjacent to campus. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security, sexual assault and other matters. It also includes fire statistics, fire safety practices and standards of the institution. A copy of this report can be obtained by contacting the Crime Prevention Office at 773-325-7775 or by visiting the DePaul Public Safety website at http://publicsafety.depaul.edu .
Title IX Statement:
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities. At DePaul University, the Interim Title IX Coordinator is Molly Lamping Fleck. Her office is located in Lincoln Park on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue. She can be reached at 312-362-8970, or titleixcoordinator@depaul.edu.
About DePaul University
DePaul University is the nation's largest Catholic university, with about 23,000 students and about 300 degree programs. Its partnerships throughout Chicago enable DePaul to provide an exceptional educational experience that is vibrant, pragmatic and socially engaged. Classes are small and taught by knowledgeable and experienced faculty members who take full advantage of Chicago’s corporate, cultural and community resources. DePaul is nationally recognized for incorporating service learning throughout its curriculum and for the academic rigor and prominence of its programs. Founded in 1898 by the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians), DePaul’s tradition of providing a quality education to students from a broad range of backgrounds, with particular attention to first-generation students, has resulted in one of the nation’s most diverse student bodies. With 10 colleges and schools, DePaul has campuses in Chicago’s Loop and Lincoln Park neighborhoods, three suburban locations, and degree programs in several nations. It is a member of the BIG EAST Conference in Division I sports.
