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POOL -Design Lecturer at InsideHigherEd
InsideHigherEd
Lawrence, Kansas
Education
Posted 1 days ago
Job Description
Position OverviewWe are seeking educators and professionals to teach courses for the Design Department in the areas of Industrial Design or Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation, Photography, Interaction Design, or User Experience.
Applications will be reviewed and placed in a pool for consideration for part-time (regular or temporary) teaching positions as they are needed.
Applications will be accepted throughout the year. Appointments are one semester, renewable, subject to review and funding. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins. Any employment with the University of Kansas is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.Job Description70% - Teaching as scheduled courses in Design
20% - Class preparation and grading
10% - Office hours available to meet with students and administrative duties such as entering grades online.
Lecturers are non-tenure-track members of the faculty with limited term appointments, whose primary role is instructional with no obligations to perform research or service.Required QualificationsFor Teaching at the Undergraduate Level:
M.F.A.in appropriate discipline (NASAD or equivalent accredited terminal degree)
OR
B.F.A. (NASAD or equivalent accredited degree) in appropriate discipline plus a minimum of 5 years of effective experience in professional practice and/or college-level teaching with documented evidence of outstanding achievement in the form of national design awards or honors, recognized work with national clients, or attainment of a senior leadership role in professional practice (e.g., Senior Designer, Art Director, Creative Director).
For Teaching at the Graduate Level:
M.F.A.in appropriate discipline (NASAD or equivalent accredited terminal degree) AND a record of research, scholarship, or achievement in the field.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.Preferred Qualifications
Additional Candidate InstructionsReview of applications is ongoing.
Contact Information to ApplicantsJeremy Shellhorn
[email protected]
Advertised Salary RangeMinimum $4,500 per courseApplication Review BeginsFriday August 1, 2025Apply to Job
Applications will be reviewed and placed in a pool for consideration for part-time (regular or temporary) teaching positions as they are needed.
Applications will be accepted throughout the year. Appointments are one semester, renewable, subject to review and funding. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins. Any employment with the University of Kansas is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.Job Description70% - Teaching as scheduled courses in Design
20% - Class preparation and grading
10% - Office hours available to meet with students and administrative duties such as entering grades online.
Lecturers are non-tenure-track members of the faculty with limited term appointments, whose primary role is instructional with no obligations to perform research or service.Required QualificationsFor Teaching at the Undergraduate Level:
M.F.A.in appropriate discipline (NASAD or equivalent accredited terminal degree)
OR
B.F.A. (NASAD or equivalent accredited degree) in appropriate discipline plus a minimum of 5 years of effective experience in professional practice and/or college-level teaching with documented evidence of outstanding achievement in the form of national design awards or honors, recognized work with national clients, or attainment of a senior leadership role in professional practice (e.g., Senior Designer, Art Director, Creative Director).
For Teaching at the Graduate Level:
M.F.A.in appropriate discipline (NASAD or equivalent accredited terminal degree) AND a record of research, scholarship, or achievement in the field.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in related Design field with extensive professional experience.
Additional Candidate InstructionsReview of applications is ongoing.
- Apply online and attach resume, cover letter and list of references. Portfolio may be requested at time of interview.
Contact Information to ApplicantsJeremy Shellhorn
[email protected]
Advertised Salary RangeMinimum $4,500 per courseApplication Review BeginsFriday August 1, 2025Apply to Job
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