Assistant Professor Art/Graphic Design

Georgia Southern University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (10-month academic year) position in the Graphic Design program. Based in Statesboro, GA on-site, the role combines undergraduate teaching with a maintained creative practice or research agenda, alongside service across departmental, college, and university levels, including student internship and travel oversight.

What You’ll Do

• Teach undergraduate Graphic Design courses.
• Maintain an active creative practice and/or research agenda.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Supervise student internships and academic or program-related travel with students.
• Hold on-campus office hours and attend program and departmental meetings.
• Serve on departmental committees.
• Assist with student recruitment and participate in campus ceremonies.
• Contribute to student assessment efforts.
• Report to the Chair of the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art.

What You’ll Need

• A terminal degree (PhD/MFA/MGD/MDes) in Graphic Design or a closely related field, earned by August 1, 2026, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Graphic Design.
• Demonstrated ability to teach all levels of an undergraduate Graphic Design program.
• Strong understanding of graphic design history, theory, and contemporary practice.
• A demonstrated record of creative work and/or research in Graphic Design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to best practice in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and producing appropriate research or creative activities for the discipline.

Preferred

• Two or more years of full-time, university-level teaching experience.
• Expertise in one of the following: UI/UX/IxD, data visualization, motion graphics, or exhibition design.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to consistently exhibit engaging customer service.
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or other applications as required for the specific position.
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support the University mission for student success.
• Effective communication (verbal and written), plus organizational and human relations skills.

Employment Details

• Exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
• Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Not a supervisory position.
• This role will not require driving.
• Not considered a position of trust.

Application Requirements

• A complete application includes: a letter addressing the qualifications cited above, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references.

How to Apply

Open Until Filled. Screening begins February 2, 2026 and continues until the position is filled.

Contact

• Edward Rushton, Search Chair — [email protected] — 912-478-5283
• Samantha Yoo, Search Co-Chair — [email protected] — 706-507-8800

Conditions of Employment

• All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities like grading and email correspondence) must be completed while physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a limited period within current policy.
• Faculty are expected to engage with students, participate in events, and perform other on-campus responsibilities.
• Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Accessible transportation options are provided between campuses.
• Employment offers are contingent on completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check.
• Credentials and employment history in application materials (and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check) must be confirmed.
• Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
• Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.