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Assistant/Associate Professor, Graphic Design

Radford University Radford, VA

Radford, VA

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$60k - $82k/yr Full time Assistant Professor Design Graphic Design

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Job Description

Radford University invites applications for two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty positions in Graphic Design in the Department of Art. These Assistant/Associate Professor roles begin August 2027 at Radford City, Main Campus, with responsibilities spanning undergraduate and graduate instruction, student mentoring, and program support for a NASAD-accredited graphic design program.

The positions are based on campus in Radford, VA (onsite) and fall under Teaching & Research Faculty. Salary is USD 60,000 - 82,000 per year, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and rank. The faculty will be evaluated across teaching, scholarship, and service.

What you’ll do

Teach graphic design courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Participate in programmatic critiques and portfolio reviews.
Mentor and advise students throughout their academic and professional development.
Support internships, professional practices, and career preparation.
Contribute to curricular assessment and curriculum development.
Provide shared oversight of design labs and resources.
Contribute to recruitment and retention.
Support program visibility.
Cultivate professional, campus, and community partnerships.

Required qualifications

A terminal degree (for example, an MFA) in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution, completed by the start date.
College-level teaching experience in graphic design, visual communication, or a closely related discipline.
A portfolio demonstrating strong design foundations and engagement with contemporary practices across digital and/or physical media.

Preferred qualifications

A record of effective college-level teaching and mentoring, supported by examples of student work and achievement.
Ability to teach graphic design to students with varied backgrounds and different levels of preparation, from beginner to graduate.
Professional industry experience in graphic design, visual communication design, or a related discipline.
Evidence of creative scholarship, professional practice, and/or research.
Expertise in one or more emergent areas of design, such as interaction and UX/UI design, motion and time-based media, information and data visualization, web design, computational or generative design, immersive media, environmental or experiential graphics, or illustration.
Demonstrated ability to integrate new technologies, including AI-enabled tools, critically and ethically into design pedagogy.
Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, and/or program building.
Experience supporting internships, portfolio development, client- or community-engaged projects, and students’ transition into professional practice or graduate study.
Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration and ability to build partnerships across the university, profession, and community.
Evidence of university and/or professional service.

Application details

Application review date: Jan 15, 2027
Campus location: Radford City - Main Campus
Department: Art, Dept of
Department contact: Stuart Robinson
Phone: (540) 831-5778
Email: srobinson7@radford.edu

Radford University conducts criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.

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Assistant Professor - Graphic Design

Radford University Radford, VA

Radford, VA

3mo ago Closed

$57k - $80k/yr Full time College Teaching Faculty Graphic Design

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 29, 2026).

Job Description

Radford University in Radford, Virginia, onsite at the main campus, invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Graphic Design starting August 2026, with a salary range of $57,000 to $80,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Teach graphic design across undergraduate and graduate levels and participate in portfolio reviews, delivering rigorous instruction while supporting students in developing professional portfolios.
Collaborate in the oversight and day-to-day operation of the graphic design program and its lab facilities, ensuring smooth operation and alignment with program goals.
Coordinate and supervise internships, establishing strong industry connections and effective learning experiences for students.
Provide mentoring and academic advising to both undergraduate and graduate students, guiding their academic and professional development.
Develop new courses and update curricula to reflect evolving industry standards and scholarly inquiry within graphic design.
Contribute to retention and recruitment efforts by engaging with prospective and current students and participating in program outreach.
Foster a positive, collaborative departmental culture that supports student success and collegial staff collaboration.
Demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, creative scholarship, and service commitments within the department and university context.

Requirements

Master's degree in graphic design or related discipline, or a bachelor's degree with significant professional experience.
Demonstrated record of professional practice and industry experience in graphic design.

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