About the Role

The Department of Information Design, Faculty of Business and Communication Studies at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure track position starting July 1, 2023, subject to final budgetary approval, at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship and/or creative activity, and service to the University, profession, discipline, and to the community. These responsibilities generally include: advising students, participating in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching. The focus will be on teaching courses in the Information Design program and developing senior-level courses in their area of expertise. Successful candidates are expected to develop a research program that may include undergraduate students. The ability to attract external funding, or the promise of it, is desirable.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned MDes, MFA, or equivalent degree, with an emphasis in Visual Communication or Information Design, from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required at the time of application.
• Evidence of research or professional practice in design.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or ABD in design; or PhD or ABD in design-complementary discipline with any previous degree located in visual communication or information design.
• Experience in any of the following: design history, design theory and criticism; environmental graphic design; service design; typography; design for social action or social justice.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Experience with community engagement partnership or project development.