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Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL

Tuscaloosa, AL

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Full time College Teaching Design Graphic Design

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Job Description

The University of Alabama is seeking an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design for a tenure-track appointment in the Department of Art and Art History, beginning the fall semester of 2027. This onsite role in Tuscaloosa, AL combines undergraduate teaching, graduate faculty service, and sustained creative research and production, along with departmental, college, university, and community service.

What you will do

Teach courses at the undergraduate level
Serve on the graduate faculty
Conduct a sustained program of creative research and production in graphic design
Participate in departmental duties including student advising and mentorship
Contribute to program assessment and management
Provide service to departmental, college, and university committees
Participate in community outreach and program recruitment
Collaborate with other faculty on curriculum development, facilities management, coordination of instructors, and scheduling

Creative focus and teaching fit

The primary creative engagement should be within graphic design. Focus areas sought include interactive design, motion design, print media, branding/identity, packaging design, graphic design history, and commercial/industry practices. The ideal candidate is well-versed in the theory of graphic design as it relates to contemporary practice, both as a fine art and applied discipline.

What you bring

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in graphic design or a related field
Evidence of active professional engagement, including an exhibition record and/or scholarship
Demonstrated excellence and recognition of dynamic ongoing creative research that supports progress toward tenure
Evidence of commitment to university-level teaching
Established record of creative activities, awards, and/or industry recognition showing a high level of engagement with contemporary practice
Commitment to creative activity, teaching excellence, scholarship, and university and community service

Application materials and how to apply

Initiate an application with Human Resources and upload materials saved as PDFs directly into the appropriate section.

Cover letter addressing qualifications
Curriculum vitae/resume
Teaching philosophy addressing both your personal teaching approaches to graphic design and what you feel is important for a contemporary graphic design program
Contact information for three professional references (letters of reference will only be requested from finalists)
20 examples of professional work, including size, date, and medium
20 examples of student work
Links to pertinent websites are welcome in lieu of, or in addition to PDF documents
Web-links to examples of time-based media may also be included

PDF size limit: PDFs should not exceed 15 MB. Only fully completed applications will be reviewed. Review of applications will begin January 8, 2027, and will continue until the position is filled.

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