Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

The University of Cincinnati, founded in 1819, is a Carnegie Research 1 institution and the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District. The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) houses the Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design, which prepares approximately 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students through a rigorous, co-op-integrated curriculum spanning Communication Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, and the Master of Design (MDes). The Communication Design program is nationally ranked and emphasizes visual problem-solving through graphic, interaction, and motion design studios, combined with hands-on professional practice.

About the Role

This full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment carries primary responsibility for undergraduate instruction in motion design and related areas of visual communication design. Teaching responsibilities include courses in motion graphics, digital animation (2D and 3D), and time-based media, with the possibility of teaching additional visual communication design courses beyond motion-specific content. There is also potential for graduate-level teaching in areas such as Translational Research, Thesis Proposal Studio, and Thesis Delivery. The role contributes to the school’s initiatives in support of the university’s mission and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily at the undergraduate level in motion design, including motion graphics, digital animation (2D and 3D), and time-based media, with potential for additional visual communication design courses
• Teach at the graduate level in areas such as Translational Research, Thesis Proposal Studio, and Thesis Delivery
• Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction
• Prepare syllabi, assignments, and assessments aligned with program outcomes
• Conduct and publish research in communication design, motion design, or a related field
• Maintain current expertise in core areas of motion and visual communication design practice sufficient to teach and mentor across the curriculum
• Evaluate and develop curriculum for the department and/or college, updating curriculum aligned with industry standards
• Over time, provide leadership in bridging theory and practice, mentoring faculty and/or students, and advancing research initiatives and curricular development
• Advise students, evaluate coursework, maintain accurate academic records and grading, and provide timely feedback to support career readiness and professional growth
• Serve on school, college, and/or university committees (e.g., program curriculum committees, search committees)

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Digital Media, Motion Media Design, or related field (required prior to the effective date of appointment)

Benefits

• Comprehensive tuition remission for employee and eligible dependents, covering nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs
• Robust retirement plans: choice of state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) with UC contributing 14–18% of salary; no Social Security contribution (except Medicare)
• Generous time-off policy: vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days), and 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities