Employment Opportunities

The Department of Design Innovation (DESI) in the College welcomes applications for Part-Time Instructors to teach designated courses based on the following areas according to the needs of the program:

Applications are reviewed as openings occur, and individual applicants are invited to interview when their skills or areas of expertise match an opening. This posting is designed to establish a pool of instructors. Applications will be reviewed when openings occur throughout the academic year/summer. 

Job ID: 361618

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The Department of Design Innovation (DESI) in the College welcomes applications for Part-Time Instructors to teach designated courses based on the following areas according to the needs of the department:

 • Graphic Design program in the area of identity and branding
 • Retail Merchandising
 • Apparel Design
 • Interior Design

Job ID: 361619

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The department of Architecture in the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design has periodic openings for Adjunct Faculty to teach lectures or seminars, design-based courses, and studios or workshops. Courses vary from 3 credit half semester workshops to 6 credit full semester studio courses. In-classroom hours vary from 3 hours per week for a 3-credit lecture, to 12 hours per week for a 6-credit studio.

Job ID: 361621

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The department of Landscape Architecture in the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design at the University of Minnesota invites applications for part-time faculty teaching positions at the level of Adjunct Assistant Professor. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in teaching and mentorship, either in the classroom or professional office, along with applied knowledge of contemporary landscape architecture practices.

Job ID: 361612

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Design Justice is a new initiative within the College of Design, seeking to create space, policy, and practices that support the inclusion and retention of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) as well as other communities who have been historically underinvested. Design Justice is supported by a group of individuals across design disciplines, known as the Collective, who are committed to anti-racism, decolonized pedagogy, and the liberation of communities who have been underinvested historically, in both design academia and the design industry. 

Successful candidates for all of the faculty positions will have the clear potential, demonstrated ability, and/or related scholarship to support our BIPOC and other marginalized communities within their respective discipline. We are looking to expand the Design Justice Collective with a cluster hire of several faculty, in various programs across two years.

Learn more about the Assistant Professor in Apparel Design position. (Job ID: 36506)

Design Justice is a new initiative within the College of Design, seeking to create space, policy, and practices that support the inclusion and retention of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) as well as other communities who have been historically underinvested. Design Justice is supported by a group of individuals across design disciplines, known as the Collective, who are committed to anti-racism, decolonized pedagogy, and the liberation of communities who have been underinvested historically, in both design academia and the design industry. 

The University of Minnesota’s College of Design invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design (ALI), with a focus on the history of architecture and the designed environment. We are seeking tenure-track candidates who are committed to advancing a scholarly, pedagogic, and/or service agenda specifically focused on design justice either through the history of architecture and the designed environment teaching, and/or in research, practice, or service to the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture or interior design. 

Learn more about the Assistant Professor in Arch, Land Arch, & Interior Design position. (Job ID: 365109)

The Kusske Design Initiative (KDI) Director will draw from their own broad expertise in design and related fields while working with College of Design leadership, faculty, staff, collaborators, and partners for specific subject-matter expertise. The Director leads, manages, and furthers the core mission of the Kusske Design Initiative, by conducting events and public programs throughout the year; initiating, cultivating, and leading collaborative projects that exemplify designed solutions; and providing access to facilities and diverse resources for creative work. The Director works across and among constituents and collaborators who are diverse from both disciplinary and cultural perspectives.

The expected annual salary range is $85,000-$130,000.  

Job ID: 364721

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The College of Design at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time Development Officer (DO). Reporting to the Lead Development Officer at the College of Design, the Development Officer position is a front-line fundraiser responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects capable of making major gifts, currently defined as $50,000 and above. This position is responsible for the independent management of a dynamic portfolio of donors. The development officer will identify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward major gifts, both current and deferred to the College of Design. This position works closely with other development staff, the dean, college faculty and the University of Minnesota Foundation staff. This position will work primarily with individuals to determine their philanthropic passions, and close gifts in support of collegiate and departmental fundraising priorities. 

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000.

Job ID: 365619

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The College of Design advancement team seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and flexible Advancement Associate. The role supports the college’s alumni relations and development functions to build engagement, partnership, and financial support from alumni, friends, and design professionals. This position will report to the Lead Development Officer, working closely with both alumni relations and development staff by providing donor stewardship activities, annual fund, events coordination, project and office management, communications, and administrative support.  A willingness to learn new responsibilities and software programs, a high level of organization, adaptability, and accurate attention to detail are keys to success in this role.  This is a 100%, 12-month, continuing civil service position. This position requires full-time in-person work with opportunities for remote/flexible work. 

Pay Range: $47,000 - $52,000 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Job ID: 365910

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