BCAS - Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, in Art & Art History- 530716

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Art and Art History at The University of Alabama invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Graphic Design beginning fall semester 2027. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment to creative activity, teaching excellence, scholarship, and university and community service. The successful candidate will teach courses at the undergraduate level and will serve on the graduate faculty. This position includes teaching and research responsibilities. The candidate's primary creative engagement should be within the graphic design field. While a broad range of skills is required, one or more of the following focus areas are sought, but not limited to: interactive design, motion design, print media, branding/identity, packaging design, graphic design history, and commercial/industry practices. The applicant should be well-versed in the theory of graphic design pertaining to contemporary practice, as both a fine art and applied discipline. The individual will work with other faculty members in the area on curriculum development, facilities management, coordination of instructors, and scheduling. Other responsibilities include: participation in departmental duties such as student advising and mentorship; program assessment and management; service to departmental, college, and university committees; and participation in community outreach and program recruitment. Importantly, the candidate should demonstrate an ability to conduct a sustained program of creative research and production. An established record of creative activities, awards, and/or industry recognition that demonstrates a high level of professional engagement with contemporary practice is essential. The Department of Art and Art History offers the BA and MA degrees in Art History and the BA, BFA, MA, and MFA degrees in Studio Art, and the BFA in Graphic Design. Important resources include the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, the Sella-Granata Art Gallery, the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art, and the UA Gallery at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. The University of Alabama, the state's flagship public research university, is located in Tuscaloosa, about 50 miles southwest of Birmingham. UA's enrollment is diverse, drawing from the state of Alabama, the Southeast region, and the nation, and increasingly from around the world. The total enrollment exceeds 39,000 students and continued growth is projected for the coming years. 60% of students come from outside the state of Alabama. Tuscaloosa supports a vibrant arts community with many venues that host exhibits and events. These include the Barna Theatre, the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, the Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre, as well as many galleries both on campus and off. Across the Black Warrior River, Northport is home to the Kentuck Arts and Crafts Center. Each year, the Kentuck Arts Festival brings together over 270 nationally and internationally acclaimed folk artists. Throughout the year there are many festivals and events in the city which make Tuscaloosa a culturally vibrant location to live. Additionally, Tuscaloosa is in the middle of a busy interstate corridor, close to Birmingham, Nashville, New Orleans, and Atlanta.

Requirements

• Master of Fine Arts degree in graphic design or related field.
• Evidence of active professional engagement, exhibition record, and/or scholarship.
• Demonstrated excellence and recognition of dynamic ongoing creative research that can build towards tenure.
• Evidence of commitment to university level teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Focus areas may include: interactive design, motion design, print media, branding/identity, packaging design, graphic design history, and commercial/industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at the undergraduate level and serve on the graduate faculty.
• Conduct a sustained program of creative research and production.
• Work with other faculty members on curriculum development, facilities management, coordination of instructors, and scheduling.
• Participate in departmental duties such as student advising and mentorship.
• Engage in program assessment and management.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
• Participate in community outreach and program recruitment.

What This Job Offers

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