Assistant Professor - Graphic Design

University of Houston • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The School of Art at the University of Houston, a Tier-One public research university, seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Graphic Design to begin Fall 2026. The program seeks outstanding candidates who understand the implications of design practice in relationship to broader social, economic, scientific, and technological forces, inspire students and help them develop skills necessary for the translation of meaningful ideas into innovative and actionable solutions to real world problems, and can assist with the development and support of the program's relationships with external partnerships and non-profit institutions. The successful candidate will have an active research record with the potential to achieve national or international recognition and a developing record as a teacher and mentor. The School of Art is NASAD accredited with BFA, BA, and MFA degrees. The School of Art faculty are leaders in their fields, with MacArthur, MacDowell, and Guggenheim Fellows among their ranks. The school is situated in the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, an innovative home of the visual and performing arts at the University of Houston, which is in the thriving and dynamic arts city of Houston. All applications are welcome and encouraged, including from individuals with a history of, and commitment to, mentoring students.

Requirements

• MFA or MDes in Graphic Design
• Advanced skills in both traditional graphic design tools and methods and an engagement with emerging technologies
• Record of excellence in one or more of the following areas: user experience and web design, experiential design, branding, typography, and/or related areas
• Ability to build on a personal/professional design research agenda and/or creative/critical practice

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of college-level teaching experience beyond the Master's degree
• Knowledge of and skills with emerging technologies

Responsibilities

• Teaching a 2/3 load that may include foundation, intermediate and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in graphic design, including studio courses for majors in the candidate's area of expertise
• Developing curriculum
• Mentoring students
• Maintaining an ongoing record of design research, and/or creative/critical practice
• Sharing responsibility for all aspects of the Graphic Design program
• Serving on committees at the School, College, and University levels

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees