Instructor of Graphic Design

Oregon State University; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative institution is seeking a passionate Instructor of Graphic Design to join their dynamic team. This role involves teaching and developing undergraduate courses in various graphic design disciplines, fostering an inclusive environment, and mentoring students. With a commitment to diversity and community engagement, the position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. The picturesque campus in Bend, Oregon, provides a vibrant setting for both academic and outdoor adventures, making it an attractive place for students and faculty alike. Join a forward-thinking university dedicated to shaping future leaders in the arts.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Free Mental Health Services

Retirement Savings

Paid Leave Package

Tuition Reduction Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum two years of university-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in graphic design.
• Mentor students and promote diversity in pedagogy.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Graphic Design

Adobe Suite

Collaboration

Diversity Commitment

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Maya

Grasshopper

Rhino

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The closing date has been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

2) A Cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) A Statement of Teaching

4) A Portfolio

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Position Information

Department

Department Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB)

Position Title

Position Title Instructor

Job Title

Job Title Instructor of Graphic Design

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Academic Faculty

Job Location

Benefits Eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts at Oregon State University ( OSU ) – Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for a full time (1.00 FTE ), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor of Graphic Design position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.

The primary responsibilities of this role will be to teach (and potentially develop) undergraduate courses on-campus in areas of graphic design such as: typography, design tools + techniques, interaction design, design thinking, information design, branding systems, package design, professional development, design theory, graphic design history, etc..

The successful candidate will promote diversity through their pedagogy and student mentoring, as well as collaborate with OSU -Cascades in interdisciplinary community outreach efforts around diversity and the arts. The position is renewable yearly with opportunity for promotion to Senior Instructor.

OSU -Cascades, located in Bend, Oregon, is a branch campus of Oregon State University. Established in 2001, OSU -Cascades now enrolls more than 1000 students in bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. OSU -Cascades currently offers upper division undergraduate and graduate courses.

OSU -Cascades is a small, friendly campus, often selected by students for small class sizes and intimate academic environment to enable meaningful student and faculty interactions. Additionally, the size of the campus encourages a high degree of interdisciplinary interaction and collegiality.

Bend, called the “outdoor playground of the West,”, is world famous for both its outdoor pursuits and pristine beauty. A warm inviting mountain getaway intertwined with a cosmopolitan appeal is what everyone discovers when arriving to this central Oregon city. Majestic snow-capped peaks permeate the high-desert skyline producing some of the best weather in Oregon with sun-drenched days/cool nights and endless options for outdoor recreation time in all four seasons of the year.

Applicants for this position are expected to embrace the University’s commitment to providing an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and the public, and recognize the enrichment such diversity brings to the campus, the workplace and the student experience.

Why OSU?

Why OSU -Cascades?

Founded in 2001, Oregon State University – Cascades brings higher education to Central Oregon while leveraging the excellence of a land grant and top-tier research university in one of the most dynamic cities in the Pacific Northwest.

Located near downtown Bend and surrounded by mountains, forest and high desert, OSU -Cascades offers small classes that accelerate faculty-student mentoring and experiential learning in an innovative environment that accelerates opportunities for student, faculty and staff development and advancement.

With a 128-acre campus under development and a goal to grow to 3,000 to 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students, OSU -Cascades is delivering on a 40-year grassroots community effort to bring the benefits of a comprehensive university to the region:

Student Body and Alumni
Student and alumni data is as of fall 2024.
• 1,370 undergraduate and graduate students
• 78% from Oregon
• 42% Central Oregonians
• 24% first generation students
• 23% students of color
• 19 students on average per class
• 95% of 2023 graduates employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation
• 5,625 degrees awarded since founding

Academic Majors
A growing portfolio of degree programs at OSU -Cascades is designed to meet regional and state industry workforce and economic needs.

Research
Research underway at OSU -Cascades focuses on challenges in energy, the environment, human wellness, social justice and society. Labs at OSU -Cascades include the FORCE biomechanics lab, the Laboratory for the American Conversation and the Sustainable Tourism Laboratory.

Campus Development
OSU -Cascades’ campus development is driven by an award-winning long range development plan and engineering efforts that are transforming brownfields into a thriving university campus. Sustainability plans include net zero energy, waste and water goals. Initial sustainability efforts are seen in geothermal sourced energy to heat and cool buildings, and native plant landscaping requiring little or no irrigation. In addition to an academic core, campus plans includes a 24-acre innovation district, mid-market affordable housing, and 10-miles of walking/biking trails.

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

80% – Teach and provide mentoring. Initial assignments will be implementing and delivering instruction in undergraduate Graphic Design, Art or AMT courses and mentoring students in the area.

10% – Maintain currency in the field through activities that lead to personal investment and growth within an area of expertise (either the instructor’s discipline and/or educational pedagogy). This may include, but is not limited to, any of the following: Maintain familiarity with recent developments in evidence-based instructional practices through literature review, workshops, conferences or other activities Maintain currency in academic discipline through professional workshops, conferences, or other professional development activities. Disseminate ideas and methods within the program, university, and broader community.

10% – Serve on Oregon State University-Cascades committees and service to the community; and other duties as assigned.

Research is not inherently an expectation of this position.

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree in discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
• Minimum two years of teaching experience at the university level.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.
• A demonstrable commitment to collaboration in a professional setting (with inter-and intra-university programs/departments, and/or with external stakeholders).

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience in teaching across the Adobe suite with additional consideration for experience with Maya, Grasshopper, and Rhino.
• Experience in commercial work flow as well as relevant teaching experience in commercial workflow.
• Background and/or expertise engaging indigenous and/or Latinx communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and successful application of pedagogical methods that encourage experiential learning and in class reflection on course content.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Work schedule may vary depending upon student needs and engagement in campus and/or program activities.

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

The closing date has been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

2) A Cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) A Statement of Teaching

4) A Portfolio

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Portfolio

Statement of Teaching

Optional Documents

VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

Notice of Availability:
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