Assistant Professor, Graphic Design for Interactive and Digital Media
About The Position
The Department of Design at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Graphic Design for Interactive and Digital Media, beginning August 16, 2027. The department seeks a scholar-maker who understands current industry best practices and whose research or creative agenda focuses on the future of graphic design for digital media. The position requires relocation to Austin, Texas. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in graphic design and digital media, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to curriculum development, and produce creative work or publications with national or international impact. The candidate will also participate in departmental, college, and university governance and contribute to the field through service on boards or committees and peer review.
Requirements
- Terminal degree (PhD, MFA, or equivalent) in graphic design, interaction design, information architecture, computer science, or a related field.
- Portfolio demonstrating expertise in graphic design for interactive or digital media.
- Ability to effectively teach introductory, advanced, and special-topic courses for undergraduate and graduate design majors in graphic design, interaction design, or related areas, demonstrated through previous college or university teaching experience or other evidence.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of successful full-time university teaching experience.
- Expertise in accessible UI/UX design, motion graphics, data visualization, color management, prepress and print production, or packaging design.
- Record of recent professional experience in the field.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate or graduate courses in graphic design and digital media, including topics such as typography, motion graphics, UI/UX design, digital accessibility, interaction design, or data visualization.
- Mentor undergraduate students.
- Supervise and mentor graduate students, including chairing and serving on thesis committees.
- Contribute to curriculum development, revisions, and reviews.
- Produce creative work or publications with national or international impact in design.
- Participate in shared governance of the department, college, and university by serving on committees and task forces and performing other administrative service as needed.
- Serve on national or international boards or committees, or peer review proposals and papers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
