Assistant Professor of Practice

Cleveland State University•Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Department of Art and Design in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cleveland State University seeks an experienced, innovative, and versatile design educator, with a focus on visual communication and a commitment to the professional practice of graphic design. This is a non tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice and begins on August 17, 2026. Candidates should demonstrate broad training that includes strong foundations in typography, aesthetics, and conceptual development applied across media. An ideal candidate will have experience with research-based design practices; an understanding of information architecture, web standards, and user-experience principles; and an ability to adapt to technological and philosophical shifts in the design industry. Applicants should display evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills and active engagement with students. Duties include development and teaching of courses at all levels of the undergraduate design curriculum, in multiple subject areas. CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

Requirements

Master's in Visual Communication Design or Graphic Design, MDes, or equivalent international degree
At least one year teaching experience at the university or post-secondary level
At least ten years professional practice experience
Strong knowledge of standard applications for the design industry, including production software for print and digital media.

Nice To Haves

MFA in Visual Communication Design or Graphic Design, MDes, or equivalent international terminal degree
At least two years full-time teaching experience at the university or post-secondary level
Demonstrated excellence in professional practice that includes work from a variety of disciplines including branding, web design, user experience design, and environmental graphic design
Teaching experience at all levels of the undergraduate design curriculum
Experience supervising student design teams or a student design studio; or work-based learning, internships, or experiential learning
Ability to teach user experience/user interface design
Experience with curricular development at the university level
Evidence of creating a learning environment that promotes student belonging
Experience teaching first-generation students.