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Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR

Fayetteville, AR

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Full time Ar/vr Artificial Intelligence Assistant Professor

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Job Description

Tenure-track Assistant Professor role in Graphic Design at the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville), starting August 2027 in a nine-month, in-person appointment.

Responsibilities

Teach with a 2/2-equivalent load across the Graphic Design BFA, Master of Design in Communication Design, the upcoming design minor, and/or the school’s foundations program.
Apply future-focused approaches in teaching, creative practice, and scholarly research, with attention to how AI is reshaping visual communication, design authorship, image-making, typography, branding, interaction, publishing, and related areas of graphic-design practice.
Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
Build and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships.
Conduct research/creative activity in emerging technologies.

Workload

40% teaching
40% research/creative activity
20% service

Requirements

Terminal degree (PhD, MFA, MDes, or MGD) in Graphic Design (or closely related field) conferred by the first date of appointment.
At least 1 academic year of university-level teaching experience as a graduate teaching assistant with classroom teaching responsibilities or as instructor of record in graphic design or a closely related field.
Evidence of an active research agenda and/or scholarly/creative activity in emerging technologies.
2 or more years of university-level teaching experience as instructor of record in graphic design or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and/or cross-campus collaborations.
Demonstrated research trajectory related to emerging technologies including VR/AR, artificial intelligence, and data visualization.
Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and coordinating within a design program.
Evidence of strong interpersonal communication as demonstrated in application materials.

Technologies

Artificial intelligence
Machine learning
Virtual reality
Augmented reality
Extended reality
Data visualization

Position Details

Position type: Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Job type: Regular
Workstudy position: No
Onsite location: Fayetteville, NC
Sponsorship available: Yes

Department / Contact

Institution: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Department: School of Art Graphic Design Program Director
Department website: https://art.uark.edu
Recruitment contact: Professor Bree McMahon (bmcm@uark.edu)

Compensation

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits eligible: Yes
University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Other (see special instructions for details)
Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Application Instructions

Completed applications received by December 31, 2026 will be assured full consideration; late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
For additional inquiries, contact the search committee chair, Bree McMahon (bmcm@uark.edu).
Submission must include: Curriculum vitae; Cover letter/letter of application; List of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested; Research/creative scholarship statement; Teaching philosophy statement; Syllabi of 1-3 relevant courses taught or proposed plus one project brief/description (single PDF); and 20 examples of professional/research work, identified with title and date.

Pre-Employment Screening

Criminal Background Check
Sex Offender Registry

Required Degree Details

Terminal degree in Graphic Design (or closely related field) required; must be conferred by the first date of appointment.

Start date: August 2027

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