Assistant Professor, Information Design - Edmonton - MacEwan University

    MacEwan University
    MacEwan University Edmonton

    4 days ago

    Description

    Assistant Professor, Information Design - Department of Design, Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications


    Competition Number:

    Category: Full-Time Tenure-Track

    Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. New hires will normally be placed within the first 8 steps of the Assistant Professor salary table.

    Closing Date: A review of applications will begin January 10, 2025, and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

    The Department of Design in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications invites applications for an entry‑level, full‑time, tenure‑track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval.

    The Department of Design has been graduating well‑respected designers for 50 years and is the largest Bachelor of Design program in Alberta with more than 380 students, 45 faculty, and 55 unique design courses. The program offers a unique human‑centered approach that combines applied art with applied social science, preparing students to become creative design leaders of tomorrow.

    Responsibilities

    • Instruct students in information design courses;
    • Provide learning activities that stimulate student involvement and encourage critical thinking and discussion;
    • Provide concrete, constructive, respectful and actionable feedback to students;
    • Provide students with ways to connect information design skills and concepts to the wider visual communication design practice;
    • Maintain competencies in the subject area and currency in instructional methodologies through professional associations and professional development;
    • Maintain an active research and/or creative practice;
    • Participate in curriculum development and implementation and provide pedagogical leadership in your area of expertise;
    • In consultation with the Department of Design, create and maintain a pedagogical vision for information design courses in the Department;
    • Serve on university‑wide, faculty, and departmental committees as needed;
    • Foster interdisciplinary approaches and establish ties with other departments including but not limited to: Studio Arts, Communications Studies, Computing Science, Mathematics & Statistics.

    Qualifications

    • Terminal degree in Design or a related field; completion of such degree is required or imminent;
    • Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and a proven or promising research program;
    • Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level and industry experience;
    • Ability to teach a variety of design subjects at multiple levels in the curriculum, from introductory to senior studio courses;
    • Preference will be given to candidates with expertise or industry experience in interactive data visualization;
    • Demonstrated excellence or a clear promise of excellence in research, which includes one or a combination of the following: creative practice; publishing or other disciplinary modes of knowledge mobilization; institutional, cross‑institutional, and/or community collaborations.

    You must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), and the following:

    • Three letters of reference sent directly from referees;
    • Official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees.

    All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

    Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Robert Andruchow, Chair of the Department of Design, via email at

    How to Apply


    Apply by visiting the MacEwan University Opportunities Page, selecting this job opportunity and clicking "Apply Now." If you require assistance, please contact If you experience technical difficulties when submitting your application, try a different browser (e.g., Safari, Firefox, Chrome). If the issue persists, send a screenshot of the error message to

    This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement.


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