Northeastern University
Part-time Lecturer Information Design and Data Visualization (IDDV)
Job Description
About the Opportunity
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Information Design and Data Visualization (IDDV) graduate programs combine analytical methods with visual communication. Graduates gain expertise in the visual and technological languages of data, applying modes of visual cognition and using analytics tools to create interactive, data-driven communications, and installations. These interdisciplinary programs prepare graduates to collaborate across a variety of fields and settings, bridging technology, public communication, and design, as well as to harness visual languages to investigate and communicate relevant issues.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The IDDV Part-Time Lecturer will teach introductory and intermediate courses in information design, data visualization, and visual communication history. Other courses could focus on teaching methods and principles to visualize qualitative and quantitative data, visualization technologies, data storytelling, or visual cognition for designers. Additionally, there may be requests to instruct other graduate courses related to these topics as determined by enrollment, funding and departmental needs. Starting Dates: January, and September.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have an MFA or equivalent terminal degree. Have at least two years of successful college teaching experience, or at least five years of professional practice experience in information design or data visualization practices. Candidates should have active careers with current exhibition, publication, or creative practice and course related experience. Candidates must have the ability to effectively engage Northeastern students at course relevant levels of study, whether beginning, intermediate or advanced.
Position Type
Academic
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
