Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

About the role

The Department of Art and Design at the University of Wisconsin‑Superior seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Graphic Design to lead the Graphic Design program, teach undergraduate courses, advise students, develop industry partnerships, and contribute to curriculum and program growth. The position is a full‑time, 9‑month tenure‑track appointment beginning August 25, 2027. For more information, contact Mike Lueck at mlueck2@uwsuper.edu or visit www.uwsuper.edu.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the Graphic Design major, including shared foundational and cross‑disciplinary coursework (24 credits per academic year).
• Advise and mentor students in creative and professional development, portfolio preparation, design competitions, student organizations, and internship course direction.
• Serve on departmental and university committees starting in the second year.
• Starting in the second year, advise Graphic Design students on graduation plans.
• Meet departmental and university teaching, research, and service expectations.
• Prepare and execute an annual personal development plan to enhance course content knowledge and teaching effectiveness.
• Engage in scholarship and creative activity grounded in scholarship of teaching and learning, graphic design, and/or digital media.
• Cultivate relationships with industry and community partners to develop internships, client‑based projects, and professional networking opportunities.
• Work with Technology Services and faculty to maintain the digital media lab and its technologies.
• Evaluate and revise curriculum, course materials, delivery methods, department policy, and digital resources as needed.
• Teach online sections of courses when required.
• Assist in recruiting and enrolling students who fit the department’s culture, mission, and vision.
• Attend required departmental and university events (staff meetings, faculty meetings, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.

Requirements

• Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or a closely related field, completed by the start date.
• At least one year of professional experience in graphic design, demonstrated through a portfolio showing range across typography, branding, layout, and digital design applications.
• Three years of college or university‑level teaching experience in Graphic Design or a closely related discipline (full‑time, part‑time, adjunct, or graduate‑level) by the start date.

Qualifications

• At least three years of professional experience in graphic design (preferred).
• At least one year of experience managing client relationships and/or creative output within a design team setting (e.g., art director, project manager, creative lead), including scheduling, client communication, quality control, and mentoring or directing other designers.

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. The university is a gold‑level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces. For a summary of benefits, see Wisconsin Benefits Summary.

Pay

Salary range for this position is $59,000 – $65,000 annually.

Schedule

Full‑time, 100% appointment, 9‑month ongoing tenure‑track schedule.