Assistant Professor in Graphic Design

Join the School of Design at the University of Central Oklahoma in a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor role focused on undergraduate graphic design instruction and departmental service.

Responsibilities

• Teach students and evaluate student performance
• Maintain department and student records in accordance with university policies
• Adhere to the university’s educational philosophy
• Collaborate with colleagues and professional peers
• Participate in faculty meetings related to faculty responsibilities
• Prepare departmental reports as requested
• Deliver undergraduate instruction in courses including Design Foundations, Computer Graphics, Typography, Branding, UI/UX, Illustration, and other graphic design courses as needed
• Collaborate and communicate with faculty, staff, and students within the College of Fine Arts and Design

Essential Department Functions

• Academic responsibilities in a School of Design offering B.F.A. degrees in Graphic and Interior Design
• Contribute through department participation, with emphasis on creative industry engagement and social engagement

Requirements

• Undergraduate-level teaching is expected
• Earned terminal degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval)
• Earned MFA or PhD in Graphic Design, Illustration, or a related field requiring a minimum of 60 graduate hours
• MFA or PhD candidates with degrees in progress may apply if the terminal degree is obtained and submitted by the time of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one year of university teaching experience
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching
• Demonstrated experience in graphic design and illustration
• Expertise in drawing/illustration and graphic design, including knowledge of:
  • Foundational hand and digital skills
  • Drawing and illustration techniques
  • Industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Procreate)
  • Print and digital production techniques, technologies, and file management
  • Typography
  • Brand design
  • Video and/or motion graphics
  • Interaction design (UI/UX)

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to teach courses in graphic design, design foundations, illustration, digital and print production, digital design, and emerging technology

Tools / Technologies

• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Procreate

Application Upload Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Portfolio of student work (15 to 20 examples)
• Portfolio of professional work (15 to 20 examples)

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with ADA requirements upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Preference Date: January 10, 2027

Location: Edmond, OK (onsite)