Assistant Professor, Graphic Design

Louisiana Tech University•Ruston, LA

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About The Position

The Graphic Design Program within the Louisiana Tech University School Design invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design. This position is a full-time, nine-month tenure track position beginning in September 2026. We welcome applicants with a strong foundation in graphic design and broad-based expertise in contemporary issues, technologies, and practices. A successful applicant will have an active record of professional achievement and a strong body of work that may be scholarly, client-driven, and/or self-generated. The applicant will be expected to teach in any of the following areas, but not limited to graphic design foundations, 2d/3d motion design, web design, including UI/UX, experience design, and data visualization. The new faculty member will teach, advise and mentor students at all levels of the Graphic Design BFA and MFA programs with options for teaching in other areas of the School of Design. The faculty member will play a significant role in building the design community, contribute to pedagogical innovation and curriculum development, support the growth and development of the design program, and participate in school, college, and/or university service. All faculty are expected to be actively involved in their design discipline and to produce creative research and/or work. The Louisiana Tech University School of Design is an interdisciplinary art and design environment within a diverse research university. We invite applications from applicants who contribute to the academic and creative community's multiplicity of approaches and experiences through their teaching, research/creative practice, and/or service. Applications by individuals from groups historically underrepresented in academia are particularly welcomed. The Louisiana Tech University School of Design strives to foster diversity, equity, and justice in our academic and creative communities. The Graphic Design Program seeks to contribute to this mission both in the orientation of our degree programs and in our daily practices.

Requirements

A terminal degree (MFA , M.Des, or Ph.D. in Design) in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, Motion Design, Interaction Design, or related fields from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated professional design experience (client-driven or self-initiated) with a focus on creative practice and/or research, encompassing areas like graphic design foundations, 2D/3D motion design, web design, experience design, or data visualization.
Experience teaching at the university level, with a proven ability to address contemporary, emerging, and experimental design topics.
Proficiency in contemporary design tools, technologies, and software.
Experience in collaborative design processes.
Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through student work, teaching evaluations, or professional recommendations.

Responsibilities

Teaching graphic design studio and seminar classes across all levels of the Graphic Design BFA and MFA programs, with potential to collaborate with other disciplines in the School of Design.
Sustaining a professional design practice or engaging in scholarly research.
Actively engaging in undergraduate and graduate student recruitment.
Providing guidance and support to students, actively contributing to student retention endeavors.
Managing departmental and student records.
Contributing to the development and innovation of Design curricula.
Fostering community and identity within the Design program.
Participating in departmental, university, and committee service and meetings.