Virginia Commonwealth University · 15 hours ago
Designer in Residence - VCUarts Qatar
VA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$40K/yr - $40K/yrVirginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Designer in Residence for their Graphic Design program at VCUarts Qatar. The role involves engaging in research, mentoring, and teaching within the program while working on typographic projects culminating in an exhibition or publication.
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Responsibilities
Designers-in-Residence engage in research and mentor and teach within the program, and — along with the faculty, students and visiting designers — help to create a community of designers engaged in scholarly activity and research
The 2026-27 Designer in Residence will teach within the Graphic Design Department in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters and work on Typographic projects that will culminate in an exhibition/publication, ideally for a local/regional and international audience, possibly in collaboration with GDES faculty and involving students
Qualification
Required
Bilingual or multilingual Typography expert
Holding MA or MFA, and possibly PhD
Industry and university teaching experience
Robust exhibition and publication portfolio
Familiarity with the MENA region
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be available for the selected candidate in accordance with VCUarts Qatar policies.
This opportunity is a part-time adjunct faculty position and is not eligible for benefits.
However, given the scope of this role and to facilitate an on-site residency in Doha, Qatar, the successful candidate, who will be required to relocate to Qatar for this appointment, may be eligible to receive limited employer-provided support.
This could include facilitation of work visa, housing leased by VCUarts Qatar, a leased vehicle, and access to local health coverage (not VCU health coverage) for the individual appointee.
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