Assistant Professor of Art & Design - Digital Media/Graphic Design

Western Illinois University•Moline, IL

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About The Position

APPOINTMENT: August 20, 2026 RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach introductory to advanced courses in graphic design, typography, interactive design, and digital media to BA and BFA undergraduate students. Continue contributing to the field of graphic design/digital media through creative/research/professional work and activities. Other responsibilities include maintaining the computer lab, developing and assessing the graphic design/digital media curriculum, recruiting students, and serving on departmental, college, and university committees. RANK & SALARY: Assistant Professor, tenure track. 9-month position; $7242 per month. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/. Negotiable, commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois. Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/. For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [email protected] or by calling 309-298-1971.

Requirements

A terminal graduate degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital or new media, or a related discipline; candidates whose terminal degree is outside design need to demonstrate academic experience in creative disciplines. Specific degree discipline is less important than references and the portfolio of publishing / exhibition / professional work.
Candidates must be proficient with the Macintosh platform and current/emerging software.
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching.
Experience teaching college-level courses in art and design.
A record of professional experience in the design industry.

Responsibilities

Teach introductory to advanced courses in graphic design, typography, interactive design, and digital media to BA and BFA undergraduate students.
Continue contributing to the field of graphic design/digital media through creative/research/professional work and activities.
Maintaining the computer lab
Developing and assessing the graphic design/digital media curriculum
Recruiting students
Serving on departmental, college, and university committees.

Benefits

Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits.
Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

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