Art & Design: Assistant Professor in Graphic Design

University of Wisconsin Stout•Eau Claire, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Art & Design seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor candidate with experience in graphic design, teaching, and making, whose practice bridges analog and digital processes. Candidates who can demonstrate experience in typography, web development, UI/UX, and/or community-based design practices will be preferred. The department values candidates who are proactive regarding emerging tools and technologies relevant to contemporary graphic design practice. This appointment carries an initial two-year probationary appointment beginning with the 2027/2028 academic year.

Requirements

Terminal Degree (e.g. MFA) in Graphic Design or a related field (completed prior to start date Fall ‘27)
Evidence of productive scholarly activity and/or professional design practice
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications
Demonstrable ability to teach required and elective studio courses at all undergraduate levels to majors and non-majors

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of university-level teaching experience
Ability to revise, enhance, and/or expand the design curriculum through expertise in any of the following; UI/UX, community-based design, critical design theory, branding identity, motion graphics, 3D-Modeling, animation, digital fabrication, experimental typography, and emerging technologies
Experience in collaborative design processes
Commitment to teaching foundations level courses
Willingness to engage in community-based projects and/or project-based research that connects academia and practice
Commitment to inclusive pedagogy, accessibility, and ethical practice, including responsible integration of emerging technologies (e.g. AI)
Ability to collaborate with other professional/academic disciplines, engaging with diverse student populations

Responsibilities

Teaching 3 courses (or the equivalent of 12 contact hours) per semester at all levels (Foundations to Capstone)
Participating in research and creative or scholarly activities
Providing academic advising to students as assigned (including internships)
Engage in service to the department, university, and profession
Meaningfully mentor and serve the needs of all students