Asst Professor, Graphic Design; Data Visualization

Description

The College of Design at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position in graphic design at the level of assistant professor.  We seek candidates who will develop a research component in data visualization and will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in graphic design with a focus on the communication of data via digital modeling using data visualization software and information design methods. The assistant professor will develop interdisciplinary connections with other programs of the College of Design, collaborate with faculty across the university, and will establish ties to local, national and international enterprises (business, civic and/or cultural) to leverage their research and teaching activities. Required qualifications include a terminal degree earned by the start date with at least one degree in graphic design or a closely related field, focus in data visualization and professional and teaching experiences in the field. 

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will develop a research component in data visualization and will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in graphic design with a focus on the communication of data via digital modeling using data visualization software and information design methods. Research agenda will include the perceptual and sociological aspects of data visualization and/or development of interactive systems for exploring data. The candidate will develop interdisciplinary connections with other programs of the College of Design, collaborate with faculty across the university, and will establish ties to local, national and international enterprises (business, civic and/or cultural) to leverage their research and teaching activities. The candidate will disseminate work in peer-reviewed venues and will pursue external funding to support their research agenda. The candidate will teach existing courses in the graphic design and/or foundations curriculum. The candidate will advise graduate students, will mentor undergraduate students and will participate in faculty governance at the program, department, college and university levels. Contribute to and support the mission of the land grant institution.

Position:
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Graphic Design with a Data Visualization focus, Twin Cities Campus. Nine-month, 100 percent time, academic year appointment.  Salary and Rank: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Expected Start Date: August 26, 2013.