Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

About the role

The Department of Graphic Design at the Stuckeman School in Penn State’s College of Arts and Architecture invites applications for two full-time tenure-track positions in Graphic Design to support a systems-based approach to visual communications.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Department of Graphic Design.
• Engage in professional research and creative activities.
• Participate in departmental activities and service to the school, college, and University committees as assigned.

Requirements

• Earned terminal degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a comparable terminal degree (such as an MFA in Design, a Master of Design, or a Ph.D. in Design) at the time of appointment.
• Evidence of a commitment to a successful design practice and to developing a significant program of research, commensurate with experience.
• Evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching and advising, commensurate with experience.
• Evidence of thoughtful curriculum development, effective teaching practices that support student success, and collaborative engagement within the college community.
• Evidence of a commitment to collaborative and respectful engagement with colleagues and learners from a wide range of experiences and perspectives.

Qualifications

• We seek dynamic designers and educators who bring a strong foundation in communication design and a demonstrated commitment to design thinking and innovative practice.
• We invite candidates whose work advances the field through creative, critical, and/or technological means.
• We welcome applications from designers with strengths in User Interface and User Experience Design (UI/UX), Information design and data visualization, Typography, visual systems, and form-making, Design for digital platforms or interactive environments, environmental or experiential design, Computational or generative design, and Interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with Architecture, Landscape architecture, and beyond.

Desirable qualifications

• A strong record of professional and/or independent studio experience in graphic design, demonstrating excellence in creative practice.

Pay

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This is a tenure track, 36-week appointment with the possibility of supplementary summer appointments in research and/or teaching. Full University benefits apply.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Application Procedures

• Submit a letter of application documenting qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, copies of official graduate transcripts (where appropriate), up to three representative reprints or preprints of scholarly publications (if available), and at least three names, mail and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of academic references.
• In your cover letter, describe how your academic research, creative activity, pedagogy, and service experience contributes to creating/maintaining an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and colleagues.