Jobs at MCAD

MCAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design to provide equal employment opportunity. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, status with regard to receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Faculty Listing

Part-Time, Temporary Teaching Positions
Adjunct Faculty

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design seeks applicants for possible part-time, temporary teaching positions as Adjunct Faculty.

Individuals qualified to teach in the areas of design, fine arts, liberal arts, media arts and science of visualization are invited to apply for consideration when temporary positions arise.

Salary: $4,120 per 3-credit course. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and phone numbers of three professional references, a url or website and/or a non-returnable CD including personal work and student work (when applicable), to:

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
ATTN: Assistant to the Chairs, Academic Affairs
2501 Stevens Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404

EOE

Teaching Assignments in:
Graphic Design, Web Design and Motion Graphics
Continuing Studies Program

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers a 30-credit Certificate in Graphic Design for students who hold an undergraduate degree and want to develop professional skills and a graphic design portfolio during evening and weekend classes. The Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of a 10-course sequence completed over two years. Students develop print and digital versions of identity systems, small and large print pieces, multi-page publications, and web and motion graphics work. Course content includes ideation, design history, managing workflow and professional relationships, design theory and research methods.

Professional designers are invited to apply for teaching assignments (typically one course per semester) in this exciting program. The Graphic Design Certificate Program is offered through the Continuing Studies Program with full access to state-of-the-art computer labs, print facility, and seminar classrooms at the College.

To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and phone numbers of three professional references, a url and/or non-returnable CD of professional and student work (if available) to:

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
ATTN: Assistant Director, Continuing Studies
2501 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
betsy_catron@mcad.edu

EOE

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Department of Liberal Arts
Part-Time, Temporary Teaching Positions
Adjunct Faculty

The Department of Liberal Arts at Minneapolis College of Art and Design seeks applicants for part-time, temporary teaching positions as Adjunct Faculty. Salary: $4,120 per 3-credit course. The Department is especially interested in candidates with a foundational or developing expertise in either Art History or Writing for the Arts, and who can provide innovative, inspired instruction to talented, creative students.

MCAD: The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) has been creating art on the cutting edge for well over a century. With the highest accreditation level possible for an art and design college, MCAD provides students the instruction they need to grow--along with the freedom critical to fostering their individual creativity.

Recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approaches, MCAD offers majors in advertising, animation, comic art, drawing, filmmaking, fine arts studio, graphic design, furniture design, illustration, painting, photography, print paper book, sculpture and Web and multimedia environments.

Located in south Minneapolis next to two of the Twin Cities' cultural gems - The Children's Theatre Company and The Minneapolis Institute of Arts - MCAD offers students an ideal mix of support and challenge. The community is able to be part of the arts at MCAD through continuing studies and youth programs, exhibitions, lectures and special events.

Requirements: Previous teaching experience is required. M.A./M.F.A. (or professional equivalent) required; A.B.D. or Ph.D. (or professional equivalent) preferred. Adjunct Faculty members are expected to maintain active professional practices during their appointments.

Application: Send letter of application (no more than two pages), one-page statement of teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae (no more than three pages), and contact information for 3 professional references (including names, institutional affiliations, e-mail addresses and phone numbers) to:

Dr. Thomas O. Haakenson, Chair
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Department of Liberal Arts
2501 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
U.S.A.

Email: thaakenson@mcad.edu

Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. Applications will be acknowledged via email. Interviews will be schedule based on departmental needs.

Part-Time, Temporary Teaching Positions
Continuing Studies Program

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design seeks applicants for possible part-time, temporary teaching positions in our Continuing Studies Program.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit proposals or to apply for consideration when temporary positions arise in the following areas: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, illustration, comic art, animation, photography, film, graphic design, typography, and youth programs.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and phone numbers of three professional references, a url and/or non-returnable CD of professional and student work (if available) to:

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
ATTN: Program Coordinator, Continuing Studies
2501 Stevens Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
betsy_catron@mcad.edu

EOE

Adjunct Faculty - Online Learning
Part-Time, Temporary Positions
Online Learning

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design seeks applicants for possible part-time, temporary teaching positions as Online Adjunct Faculty.

Individuals qualified to teach online in the areas of design, fine arts, sustainable design, and web design/development are invited to apply for consideration when temporary positions arise.

Salary: $ 4,120 per 3-credit course and $ 1,373 per 1-credit course. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and phone numbers of three professional references, a url or website and/or a non-returnable CD including personal work and student work (when applicable), to:

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
ATTN: Rebecca Alm, Director of Online Learning
2501 Stevens Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404

rebecca_alm@mcad.edu

Adjunct Faculty - Online Learning
Web Development Basics
Part-Time, Temporary Positions
Online Learning

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design seeks applicants for part-time, temporary teaching positions as Online Adjunct Faculty in the area of Web Development Basics including XHTML and CSS.

A minimum of Bachelors Degree with a Masters Degree preferred in addition to several years of industry experience in such areas as web design, web development, or digital animation. A love of teaching is necessary. Previous online teaching is a strong plus.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and phone numbers of three professional references, a url or website and/or a non-returnable CD including personal work and student work (when applicable), to:

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
ATTN: Rebecca Alm, Director of Online Learning
2501 Stevens Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404

rebecca_alm@mcad.edu

Staff Listings

Help Desk Specialist
Technology

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design has an immediate opening for a fulltime, benefits-eligible Help Desk Specialist in our Technology Department.

Primary Function:
Provides operational support for the College's academic and administrative computer hardware/software and e-classroom facilities. Coordinates assignment and resolution of HelpDesk inquiries as well as other technical support and instructional training needs. Assists with overall implementation and on-going support for school-wide laptop initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in coordination and timely resolution of IT HelpDesk and Request Tracker tickets. Responsible for prompt and helpful resolution to first and second tier computer support requests.
Provide operational support for student, staff and faculty OSX managed MacBooks.
Install, configure and support desktop workstations (OS X/Windows) and peripherals.
Work closely with Systems Administrators and AV Classroom Technician as well as graduate assistants and undergraduate student workers on technology-related troubleshooting.
Assist in resolving student, staff and faculty Apple Service Repair tasks.
Provide MCAD user base with training in basic software applications and computer-mediated processes.
Identify and assist with development and maintenance of operational training resources and KnowledgeBase support documentation.
Assist in maintaining school-owned computer hardware and peripheral inventory database.
Provide basic network maintenance for dorms, classrooms and wireless APs, with direction from Network Administrator.
Other duties and special projects as deemed appropriate by supervisor.

Qualifications:
Education: AS or BS in CIS or equivalent related field. Minimum two years of documented, professional Mac OS X and Apple hardware experience. Windows XP and Unix experience preferred.

Experience: Proven technical ability and demonstrated expertise working with Apple hardware and software. Knowledge and/or understanding of other operating systems, cross-platform environments and basic network concepts, helpful. Experience working in academic computer lab, college environment and/or with students is also desirable.

Skills: Possess strong interpersonal communication skills; ability to take initiative and follow work through to satisfactory completion. Self-motivated and creative with computing solutions for end-users. Some lifting (50 lbs. or less) is required.

Other: This position has been identified as security sensitive, and as such will require a background check. At the discretion of the college, various background checks may be done during the course of employment.

To apply, e-mail your cover letter, resume, references and salary requirements to computer_jobs@mcad.edu; OR send same to:

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
ATTN: Technology Help Desk Specialist Search
2501 Stevens Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Public Safety Officer (On-Call)

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design has openings for on-call Public Safety Officers in our Public Safety Office. This position is non-benefits eligible.

Primary function is to provide a safe and secure campus environment by: protecting life and property; preventing and responding to crimes; operating the communications center; and assisting the college community by responding to requests of service. All duties will be carried out in accordance with local, state and federal laws, as well as college policies.

Candidates will be eligible for continued training after probationary period, which includes certification in Defensive Tactics, First Aid & CPR. All required uniforms and necessary equipment will be supplied by the college.

Qualifications include: High school diploma, or equivalent, required; Associates Degree, preferred. First Aid and CPR certification, preferred. General security experience, particularly in a college environment, preferred. Understanding of law enforcement and the key issues that impact a security officer. Must possess excellent written and oral communication and customer service skills, as well as interpersonal skills. Must have ability to prioritize when dealing with multiple high-priority situations. Must have valid driver's license. Satisfactory background and DMV check required. The starting wage range is $11.50 to $12.70 per hour, depending on experience and education.

To apply, e-mail your cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements to: steve_mclaughlin@mcad.edu; OR send same to:

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
ATTN: Steve McLaughlin, Public Safety Office
2501 Stevens Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404