Lecturer - Digital Design

University of Colorado – College of Arts and Media Lecturer - Digital Design University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with a commitment to inclusive learning and working environment. We value engagement with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds. Nature of Work This posting will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers for the College of Arts & Media Visual Arts Department. Candidates hired from this pool will fill temporary, non-tenure track positions and will teach no more than two courses per semester. Appointments are part-time ( Support Received This position reports to the Visual Arts Department. Digital Design Program’s Mission The Digital Design program integrates aesthetic, creative, and critical thought with expertise in advanced electronic media. Configured as an interdisciplinary arts and design laboratory, Digital Design offers a hands‑on education combining new art technologies and design concepts within a concentrated theoretical framework that promotes understanding of the cultural impact and uses of digital technologies. Through this interdisciplinary approach, combining arts and communication, Digital Design strives to produce artists and designers who will use design in innovative ways both in commercial and artistic spheres. Examples of Work Performed Teach courses ranging from introductory to advanced levels of web design, UX, and UI to undergraduate design students. Salary and Benefits Salary range is $5,150 per 3-credit semester course. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate available at the time of posting. The position is not eligible for overtime unless non-exempt. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Diversity and Equity University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Exceptional broad knowledge of the history of art, contemporary art and design Knowledge of wire‑framing, UX, research and production techniques Ability to teach professional practices and approaches in design Ability to work independently Knowledge of marketing, branding and dissemination Minimum Requirements MFA degree in design or advanced degree in related field and minimum of three years of professional industry experience Excellent communication skills Knowledge of conceptual and design‑based principles as applied to professional practice and experimental design Excellent facility with graphic design applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Excellent typography skills 1–2 years professional experience working with Interaction Design Ability to teach and work with a diverse student body. Preferred Qualifications 2–3 years teaching experience at the college level 3–5 years professional design experience Expertise in 3D motion and motion graphics Advanced skill-sets and experience in motion graphics, 3D, UX and UI Design. Knowledge in human‑centered information, experience, and interactivity design. Professional experience with project development, pitch development and/or branding Experience in ethnographic design research Scholarly or creative research focused on Motion Design, Broadcast Design, Game Design, Sensory Typography, Professional Practices, Design History, Environmental Design, Social Design and Activism, and/or Sensory Based Programming. Office of Equity resources: Disability accommodations: #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.