Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction in Visual Design with a UX/UI Focus, Non-Tenure Track

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Design and Illustration Department at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University invites applications for a full-time, two-year, non-tenure-track faculty appointment beginning in the Fall 2027 semester, with the possibility of renewal. The position is for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction in Visual Design with a UX/UI focus. The department seeks a designer and educator with expertise in user experience and interface design grounded in strong visual design foundations, including proficiency across research, prototyping, and design implementation and strengths in visual communication, typography, and motion.

The successful candidate will help shape the curriculum for Tyler’s new BFA in User Experience and User Interface Design and the Minor in UX/UI Design, preparing students for design practice that bridges creativity, technology, and user-centered thinking. The role involves teaching across the department’s programs, curriculum development and maintenance, collaboration with faculty, student mentoring and advising, and service to the department, college, and university. The candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to inclusive education and contribute to academic excellence and societal impact.

Requirements

• A terminal degree (MFA or equivalent) in design or a related field, or significant professional experience in UX/UI or product design.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI, interaction, or product design.
• Proficiency across the UX process, including user research, concept development, prototyping, testing, and post-launch iteration.
• Experience working directly with developers, product teams, or clients to bring digital products to life.
• A strong foundation in visual design, including typography, layout, motion, and visual hierarchy, and the ability to apply these principles across digital and traditional media.
• Expertise in accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
• Experience using industry-standard tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite to create user-centered, visually engaging interfaces.
• Ability to teach and develop courses that connect visual design with UX/UI and product design principles, as well as general design and motion design courses.
• Demonstrated commitment to staying current with evolving industry practices, tools, and technologies.
• Commitment to creating inclusive, accessible environments for all students.

Nice To Haves

• University-level teaching experience.
• Evidence of collaborative and interdisciplinary work.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses across Graphic and Interactive Design, User Experience and User Interface Design, and Illustration and Emerging Media.
• Develop and maintain curriculum for the new BFA in User Experience and User Interface Design and the UX/UI Design Minor, keeping courses current with evolving UX/UI, product design, and accessibility practices.
• Collaborate with faculty to strengthen shared coursework in visual design, typography, motion design, and UX/UI design.
• Stay current with industry developments and emerging tools so coursework reflects contemporary design practice and professional standards.
• Mentor and advise students from different backgrounds.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level