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Apply for Job Job ID364760 LocationDuluth Job FamilyAcademic Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9403 Employee ClassInstr Fac/UEA Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job UMD invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Digital Arts, beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate is expected to teach time-based and digital media in foundational and advanced-level courses. Faculty will teach three courses per semester and actively engage in research within their area of expertise. In addition to teaching and research expectations, tenure-track faculty have the opportunity to serve on the committees at both departmental and university levels and advise undergraduate students. Details Start date: August 18, 2025 Salary range: $55,000-60,000 depending on qualifications Location: Duluth, Minnesota Benefits include a retirement plan with generous employer match, low-cost medical and dental plan options, and free financial counseling. See Benefits section below for more information. Qualifications Required Qualifications An MFA, PhD, or equivalent in Digital Arts or a related field by the date of employment. Minimum of two years of college-level teaching experience in a Mac-based lab environment or Mac laptop classroom (may include graduate TA experience) Expertise in time-based media, design, and production Potential for establishing research agenda Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion , and/or social justice Preferred Qualifications Experience managing a digital arts studio Experience supervising work-study students Familiarity with web-based instruction technology and methods Knowledge of broader contemporary art and design issues. About the Department The Department of Art & Design offers BFA degrees in two Graphic Design emphases, Art Education, and four Studio Art emphases, as well as BA degrees in Art and Art History. The Department of Art & Design is part of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. As research-focused Labs, the Motion and Media Across Disciplines & Viz Labs have been part of a wide variety of interdisciplinary projects across campus (for more about these research labs, please see https://cahss.d.umn.edu/centers-facilities/mmad-lab-viz-lab/facilities-equipment-rates). The Tweed Museum of Art is a part of our university and works closely with UMD faculty, students, and a thriving arts community. UMD is located in northeastern Minnesota at the tip of Lake Superior and surrounded by national parks approximately and is 160 miles north of Minneapolis. For more about the department and its programs please see https://cahss.d.umn.edu/departments/artdesign/ Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $55,000-60,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. First, submit the application and CV/resume in pdf format. Then, return to the "My Jo Applications" page to attach the following additional documents, and upload in pdf format. A statement describing your research, scholarship, or creative activity (max 400 words) A statement outlining your teaching philosophy and professional/academic service that demonstrates your commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (max 500 words) Examples of personal and student work (10 samples each); please provide link to website, personal Google drive, or equivalent Contact information for three professional references Applicants must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States at the University of Minnesota Duluth by the start date. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact a University of Minnesota Access Consultant at 612-624-3316. Please direct questions about this position to the search committee: Jamie Ratliff (jratliff@d.umn.edu) David Short (drshort@d.umn.edu) Maryam Khaleghi Yazdi (Khalegi@d.umn.edu) Eun-Kyung Suh (esuh@d.umn.edu) David Bowen (dwbowen@d.umn.edu) Review of complete applications will start January 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The appointment begins August 18, 2025. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624- UOHR (8647). Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue. Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.