Assistant Professor of Graphic ...

About the role

The Department of Art & Design seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor candidate with experience in graphic design, teaching, and making, whose practice bridges analog and digital processes. Candidates who can demonstrate experience in typography, web development, UI/UX, and/or community-based design practices will be preferred. The department values candidates who are proactive regarding emerging tools and technologies relevant to contemporary graphic design practice. This appointment carries an initial two-year probationary appointment beginning with the 2027/2028 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 courses (or the equivalent of 12 contact hours) per semester at all levels (Foundations to Capstone)
• Participate in research and creative or scholarly activities
• Provide academic advising to students as assigned (including internships)
• Engage in service to the department, university, and profession
• Meaningfully mentor and serve the needs of all students

Requirements

• Terminal Degree (e.g. MFA) in Graphic Design or a related field (completed prior to start date Fall ‘27)
• Evidence of productive scholarly activity and/or professional design practice
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Demonstrable ability to teach required and elective studio courses at all undergraduate levels to majors and non-majors

Qualifications

• Two or more years of university-level teaching experience
• Ability to revise, enhance, and/or expand the design curriculum through expertise in any of the following; UI/UX, community-based design, critical design theory, branding identity, motion graphics, 3D-Modeling, animation, digital fabrication, experimental typography, and emerging technologies
• Experience in collaborative design processes
• Commitment to teaching foundations level courses
• Willingness to engage in community-based projects and/or project-based research that connects academia and practice
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogy, accessibility, and ethical practice, including responsible integration of emerging technologies (e.g. AI)
• Ability to collaborate with other professional/academic disciplines, engaging with diverse student populations