Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, CO

Communication Design Affiliate Instructor at Metropolitan State University of Denver — Denver, CO

Full-timeDenver, COPosted 2026-07-18Apply on Workday

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Department

Art

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will take place when positions come available. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach

About the University

Position Summary

The Department of Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in Communication Design. The Department offers programs that examine art and design in relationship to contemporary society with specific emphasis on emerging and interdisciplinary practices. Designers who are motivated by a collaborative environment emphasizing community-driven design practices are encouraged to apply. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching design practices that engage with and embrace emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Teach one to three classes in communication design, which may include design fundamentals, typography, interactive design & development, branding, narrative and time-based media, publication design, design research, UI/UX, community-based design, portfolio development, professional practices, or internship supervision. Classes may be offered in person, remote or hybrid setting.

Required Qualifications

  • BA in communication design, visual communication, graphic design, art, or related field
  • Three years of professional and/or teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • MFA or MA in appropriate field plus six years of relevant professional and/or teaching experience
  • Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse urban student population including (but not limited to) students of color, LBGTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, non-traditional students, student veterans, and English language learners

Terms of Employment

Salary for Announcement

How to Apply

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Cover letter
  • Copies of all unofficial transcripts
  • A list of three professional references with contact information

Please submit questions to Matthew Jenkins, Chair and Professor of Fine Art, in the Department of Art, at mjenki11@msudenver.edu or 303-615-0634

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

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