The College of Design is situated within a world-class public research institution dedicated to meeting the challenges of the future. We believe that every employee plays an important role in achieving the college's teaching, research, and outreach mission.
Employment Opportunities
Full position descriptions for job opportunities can be found on the University's Office of Human Resources' employment website. To view and apply for current opportunities, enter the job ID number in the keyword search.
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Welcome, Job Seekers!
Faculty Positions
Part-time Adjunct Faculty - Department of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design (ALI)
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: 374810
Adjunct Lecturer or Teaching Specialist - Department of Design Innovation
As one of the most comprehensive design colleges in the country, the College of Design’s vision is to be the recognized leader in advancing transformative thinking and practice, and reinventing our disciplines and professions for a new century. In order to prepare our students to confront the real challenges of our time, every College of Design graduate from the University of Minnesota will:
- Be able to apply design thinking as a way to address issues big and small confronting the local and
world community - Understand and be prepared for the social, environmental, and economic ramifications of each problem they address and every decision they make in their work
Not only be able to conceive unique ideas, but be capable of implementing those ideas through actionable plans, projects, or strategies.
The Department of Design Innovation (DESI) in the College of Design welcomes applications for Part-Time Instructors to teach designated courses based on the following areas according to the needs of the department:
- Graphic Design
- Retail and Consumer Studies
- Apparel Design
- Interior Design
- User Experience (UX) Design
Design Innovation Common Core
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. Pay Range: $7,762 to $12,265 depending on a number of factors, including: credits taught, academic discipline, education, qualifications, and experience.
Job ID: 375026
Staff Positions
Student Positions
Student Admin/Support Service - Advancement Office
The Advancement Student Worker is required to be available to work in-person in McNeal Hall (Saint Paul Campus) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. several days a week. Student will work with their supervisor to determine a regular schedule. Selection will be based on qualifications and schedule availability. There is one position open for the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year. There is a potential for summer hours in 2027. Job ID: 375852
Bringing people together in new ways, fostering discoveries, and making our world a better place is what we do at the University of Minnesota and the College of Design. Located within the vibrant metropolitan community of Minneapolis and St. Paul, employees of the college have the opportunity to work and connect with one of the major design communities in the United States.
The University is dedicated to keeping you and your family healthy—physically, emotionally, financially, socially, and professionally. We believe in the concept of total compensation: a complete package of rewards that includes not just wages but a full scope of benefits to make sure our faculty and staff remain happy, healthy, and engaged in their work.
