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The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Product and Furniture Design. We are seeking innovative educators who are passionate about shaping the next generation of designers and fostering creative problem solvers. This position will play a key role in developing and delivering courses within our Product and Furniture Design BFA major, an emerging area of focus within the wider MCAD curriculum.MCAD’s Product and Furniture Design major focuses on studio practice and making, offering students a comprehensive education that blends hands-on design with user-centered thinking and industry collaboration. Our curriculum is structured to provide customizable learning experiences and emphasizes engagement with external partners in various sectors. The major integrates material exploration, design processes, user experience (UX), and market-driven strategies.Responsibilities Include:<ul><li>Teaching a full-time load of three classes (or its equivalent) per semester, covering topics in Product Design and Furniture Design, and related areas.</li><li>Contributing to the development of new courses and the ongoing evolution of the Product and Furniture Design curriculum, with a focus on materials, technologies, the design process, and user-centered approaches.</li><li>Collaborating with faculty across disciplines to foster interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.</li><li>Advising and mentoring students, guiding them through their academic and professional development.</li><li>Building and maintaining relationships with external partners, including businesses, industry professionals, and community organizations, to create real-world learning opportunities for students.</li><li>Participating in administrative support, including curriculum planning and assessment, and serving on college committees as needed.</li><li>Engaging in scholarly or creative research that informs your teaching practice and contributes to the field of design.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li><li>Represent MCAD's vision, mission, and values.</li><li>Create and embrace a community of equal opportunities and inclusivity.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>A terminal degree (MFA, MDes, or equivalent) in Product Design, Furniture Design, Industrial Design, or a related field is preferred. However, relevant professional experience in product or furniture design will also be considered, and candidates with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in design processes, material innovation, and user-centered design are welcome to apply.</li><li>Prior college-level teaching experience is preferred, though equivalent professional experience will be considered.</li><li>A collaborative approach to education, with an ability to engage students in interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial thinking.</li><li>Experience or interest in building and nurturing external partnerships with industry and community stakeholders.</li><li>Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.</li></ul>Faculty appointment at the Assistant - Associate Professor rank commensurate with experience.Assistant - Associate compensation range: $60,907-$74,994Organizational ProfileThe Minneapolis College of Art and Design is dedicated to educating the next generation of cultural leaders. Founded in 1886 as the Minneapolis Society for Fine Arts connected to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, MCAD became a wholly independent nonprofit institution in 1988. Since then, MCAD has grown into a successful, stable, and fully accredited art and design college, with a current enrollment of approximately 800 undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking students.The campus is located in a historic arts district in South Minneapolis with its signature building, a bold and light-filled modernist structure, designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. The College is situated in one of the country’s most arts-supportive regions. Bolstered by its robust and diverse economy, Minnesota ranks first in the nation in per-capita public funding of the arts. Minneapolis has been named one of the top ten creative cities in the United States.MCAD has been a leader in innovative programming and curricula in art and design education. MCAD was the first art college to start online master’s degree programs in 2000 and has made substantial investments in technology for labs and classrooms. In 2006, MCAD introduced a core curriculum that integrated its strong studio programs with a thoughtful liberal arts framework complemented by practical and professional learning.In the fall of 2023, MCAD has launched a reimagined Fine Arts undergraduate major with concentrations in Painting and Drawing; Print, Paper, Book; and Sculpture, as well as a renamed and reimagined undergraduate major in Creative Entrepreneurship. Other recent innovative undergraduate programmatic additions include minors in Animation; Print, Paper Book; and Graphic Design. At the graduate level, MCAD launched the new MA in Creative Leadership in the summer of 2022, graduating the first cohort in the summer of 2023.MCAD is Minnesota’s only four-year independent, accredited college of art and design, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).Application Deadline: Priority will be given to those who respond by January 6, 2025.To ensure full consideration, complete application materials must be received by January 6, 2025. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Google Meet. A background check will be made before employment.Applications should include:<ul><li>A cover letter that describes the candidate’s interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and a reflection on the candidate’s ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment through teaching, research, and/or service;</li><li>A curriculum vitae;</li><li>A teaching portfolio, including teaching philosophy and documentation of teaching practice (student work samples);</li><li>Complete information for three professional references: names, institutional affiliations, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers;</li><li>Evidence of creative or scholarly work.</li></ul>MCAD’s community of staff and faculty enjoy a dynamic, creative, and inclusive work environment. &nbsp;We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, and 403(b) retirement plans, commuter benefits, and employer paid basic life insurance policy, short term and long-term disability coverage, and generous paid time off. In addition, after six months of service, full-time employees and their eligible dependents can receive free tuition at MCAD, as well as the potential to receive reduced tuition at more than 600 colleges nationwide.MCAD is especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations and can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the MCAD community. Members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minneapolis College of Art & Design

Full-Time Faculty in Product and Furniture Design

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), a college distinguished for 138 years of advancing art and design, seeks a collaborative, highly creative, and visionary individual for the Chair of Media Arts. The Chair of Media Arts oversees Animation and the newly launched interdisciplinary Media Arts Major with concentrations in Art and Technology, Filmmaking, and Photography. In addition to these majors, Media Arts has two minors: Experimental Games and Animation.The Chair will provide thoughtful and empathetic leadership to uphold the college’s values–maintaining open critical discourse, embracing multifaceted identities, celebrating transformational ideas, and supporting community-based, collaborative, shared experiences. The ideal candidate will be forward-thinking and a promoter of in-depth, experimental, and cross-disciplinary approaches to artmaking and emerging new technologies.The Media Arts faculty are a collaborative group of accomplished practicing artists, studio owners, and internationally exhibiting, screening, and grant-receiving creatives. They have received support from institutions such as the Walker Art Center, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Fulbright and Guggenheim Foundations. They are deeply committed to the education of MCAD students and have educated award-winning alum who have become Guggenheim recipients, Whitney Biennial Artists, Animators for Pixar and other companies, and internationally-known filmmakers.The Chair of Media Arts reports directly to and works closely with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and with department chairs and directors, faculty, and support staff to accomplish the above stated goals. As a key member of academic leadership, the Chair will serve on the Academic Cabinet and the college’s Curriculum Committee, as well as support efforts to recruit faculty who contribute to the overall diversity of the college.A terminal degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience, demonstrated administrative and teaching experience (minimum three years), a record of achievement as an artist/designer and/or scholar/creative, and/or equivalent professional experience is required.Faculty appointment at the Associate or Professor rank commensurate with experience.Associate - Professor compensation range: $66,854 - $87,105. In addition to the base faculty salary, the Chair of the Media Arts program will receive a $10,000 stipend and four course releases, from a six course load.Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and implement strategic priorities for strengthening Media Arts in collaboration with faculty and other academic leaders.</li><li>Provide leadership and vision to faculty through mentoring, coaching, and modeling key leadership behaviors and strategies.</li><li>Build relationships across and beyond the college and foster a climate of collaboration with departmental chairs and faculty to define shared and individual goals.</li><li>Integrate curricular and co-curricular programming to support student success.</li><li>Evaluate, design, and build curricula to ensure students are exposed to a wide range of knowledge informed by a diverse array of experiences, philosophies, and ways of knowing.</li><li>Advise students in collaboration with student support staff.</li><li>Assess and evaluate the Media Arts initiatives and outcomes to maximize the achievement of targets and/or address additions or changes in academic programming or student priorities.</li><li>Support the college’s enrollment management plan through student recruitment and &nbsp;retention initiatives.</li><li>Champion increased equity, diversity, and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.</li><li>Ensure the departmental budget is monitored, evaluated, and administered in alignment with activities and goals set out in the college’s strategic and academic plans.</li><li>Hire and assess faculty according to procedures and policies outlined by the collective bargaining agreement between MCAD and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li><li>Represent MCAD's vision, mission, and values.</li></ul>Candidate Profile<ul><li>A minimum of three years teaching experience at the college-level, ideally in a full-time position in an art-and-design media or technology program.</li><li>A terminal degree in a relevant discipline is preferred; a combination of education and experience will also be considered.</li><li>Experience with art-and-design pedagogy and instruction in online modalities.</li><li>Experience advising students at the college-level.</li><li>Demonstrated administrative and management experience.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a broad range of constituencies.</li><li>A proven commitment to the values of diversity, equity and inclusion.</li><li>Demonstrated success meeting the needs of underrepresented student populations and engagement with diverse communities.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with staff to implement appropriate disability accommodations in the Media Arts Department.</li><li>Experience with contributing to innovative efforts and change in a highly creative organization, especially with regards to academic programs and curricula.</li><li>Experience working closely with both faculty and staff, helping both groups achieve productive, meaningful outcomes in their work.</li></ul> Organizational ProfileFounded in 1886, Minneapolis College of Art and Design is located in the rich creative community of the Twin Cities. Recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approaches to art and design education, MCAD is home to approximately 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries. The college offers bachelor’s degrees in fourteen disciplines including arts entrepreneurship, design, fine arts, and media arts; one MFA; three online master’s degrees; and continuing education classes for all ages. Through the core curriculum, students focus on their careers and craft by learning technical and professional skills while developing their creative leadership capabilities.Deadline: Priority will be given to those who respond by January 6, 2025.To ensure full consideration, complete application materials must be received by January 6, 2025. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Google Meet. A background check will be made prior to employment.Applications should include:<ul><li>A cover letter that describes the candidate’s interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and a reflection on the candidate’s ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment through teaching, research, and/or service;</li><li>A curriculum vitae;</li><li>A teaching portfolio, including a teaching philosophy and documentation of teaching practice (student work samples);</li><li>Complete information for three professional references: names, institutional affiliations, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers;</li><li>Evidence of creative or scholarly work.</li></ul> MCAD’s community of staff and faculty enjoy a dynamic, creative, and inclusive work environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, and 403(b) retirement plans, commuter benefits, and employer paid basic life insurance policy, short term and long-term disability coverage, and generous paid time off. In addition, after six months of service, full-time employees and their eligible dependents can receive free tuition at MCAD, as well as the potential to receive reduced tuition at more than 600 colleges nationwide.MCAD is especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the MCAD community. Members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community are strongly encouraged to apply.&nbsp;

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