Assistant Professor, Visual Communication Design (Design Studies) - Tenure Track

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; Sur place; CAD 90 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Alberta invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Visual Communication Design. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in UX/UI design, design theory, and practice-based research methods, contributing to both teaching and scholarly work.

Experience or interest in service design and community engagement design is an asset. The appointment is planned to begin on July 1, 2027, with responsibilities spanning undergraduate and graduate programs

Qualifications

• Experience in UX/UI design and design theory.
• Expertise in research methods for design.
• Ability to engage in service design and community engagement.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Visual Communication Design.
• Develop and supervise design projects, studios, and seminars.
• Contribute to research outputs in UX/UI, theory, and practice-based methods.

Connaissances

UX/UI design

Design theory

Practice-based research

Description du poste

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Department of Art & Design, Design Studies unit invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position specializing in Visual Communication Design, and demonstrated expertise (commensurate with their career stage) in UX/UI design, design theory, and practice-based research methods. Experience or interest in service design, and community engagement design, is an asset. Ideal candidates would augment or complement these areas of expertise and bring collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches that contribute to the continued development of Design Studies. This position is to commence on July 1, 2027.

The Department of Art & Design offers degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Fine Arts, Design Studies (Industrial Design and Visual Communication Design), and the History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture, and encompasses the FAB Gallery and a University Centre of Research Excellence in Printmaking. For more information about the department, please consult the departmental website at https://www.ualberta.ca/art-design/.