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Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)
Director, Sustainable Design Program
Location: MN - Twin Cities Metro
Type: Full Time
Category: Academic
Deadline:

City: Minneapolis, MN
Salary: $55,000 – $58,000
Organization website: www.mcad.edu

To apply, please visit the following website:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/814041

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Is this a remote / work from home position?: This is a hybrid position (partially remote, partially site-based)

Job description:

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), a college distinguished for 134 years of advancing art and design, is seeking a collaborative, highly creative, and visionary individual for the position of Director of Sustainable Design. Launched in 2004 as a lecture series, which has since evolved into a thriving graduate program, MCAD’s master of arts in sustainable design program was the first accredited online program, not exclusive to architecture, focusing on sustainability methodologies that can be applied to any effort. Students come from all industries, cultures, and career stages to share ideas and insights while learning how to apply systems thinking, along with other sustainable design frameworks, to their own work. In addition to designers, business and government decision makers find they not only learn how to work in an applied sustainability environment, but also learn design thinking methodologies—sparking real and long-term impact and innovation.

The Director will provide empathetic leadership to uphold the college’s values–maintaining open critical discourse, embracing multifaceted identities, celebrating transformational ideas, and supporting community-based, collaborative, shared experiences. This position offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual with vision to work collaboratively and generate a measurable and decidedly positive impact, both locally and globally. The Director of the MA in Sustainable Design, as a member of academic leadership, serves on the Academic Cabinet and the College’s Curriculum Committee.

Primary Function:

The Director of Sustainable Design Program is responsible for developing, maintaining and improving an innovative program of Sustainable Design education that includes a 30-credit Master of Arts degree, and individual continuing education course offerings, and to develop curricula, recruit instructors and students, as well as promote and market the program through speaking events, workshop facilitation, one-on-one meetings, webinars, campaigns and digital media assets. The Director of Sustainable Design Program must be sensitive to college needs, employee and student goodwill, and overall brand equity of MCAD as an employer and educational institution.

Qualifications or requirements
Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent desired. Educational background in design or sustainability preferred.

Experience:

Online teaching experience in a higher education environment.
Demonstrated evidence of professional work in sustainable design
Experience working in an academic institution
Demonstrated program management experience
Experience hiring and evaluating faculty.

Skills:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Leadership skills with strong follow through
Knowledge and experience in instructional design, teaching and/or training in an online environment.

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 term of employment.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Google Meet. A background check will be made prior to employment.

Applications should include the following:

A cover letter that describes the candidate’s interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and a reflection on the candidate’s potential to contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment;
A curriculum vitae or resume;
Complete information for three professional references: names, institutional affiliations, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers;
Salary requirements or expectations.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 10, 2022.

MCAD’s community of staff and faculty enjoy a dynamic, creative, and inclusive work environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and 403(b) retirement plans, commuter benefits, and generous paid time off. In addition, after six months of service, full-time employees and their eligible dependents can receive free tuition at MCAD, as well as the potential to receive reduced tuition at more than 600 colleges nationwide.

MCAD is especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the MCAD community. MCAD welcomes diversity of identity, experience, and thought. Members of marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please visit the following website:

https://www.mcad.edu/careers-at-mcad

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