Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Art and Design

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Art and Design within the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, one-year appointment for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Art and Design, with a specialization in Graphic Design, to begin August 2025. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report. The University of Tampa’s Department of Art and Design is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The Department comprises six major areas of undergraduate study: Art (BFA), Graphic Design (BFA), Art Therapy, Design, Museum Studies, and Visual Arts. The position requires the ability to teach all levels of Graphic Design including introductory to advanced level courses that include design fundamentals, typography, print design, production, trademark + branding, packaging design, user experience, user interface design, design thinking, web design and portfolio development. The department seeks to hire an active and engaged faculty member who combines disciplinary expertise with excellence in teaching. Those with extensive industry experience are encouraged to apply. The teaching load is 16-semester hours (typically 4 four-credit courses) in a 15-week semester. The successful candidate will join a department of sixteen full-time faculty members and four full-time instructional staff committed to excellence in teaching and fostering a strong research culture where traditional and emerging art and design processes and technologies are used across the disciplines in a diverse and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Master of Fine Arts (or other terminal degree) in Graphic Design and/or equivalent experience in the field.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Graphic Design experience.
• Knowledge of design history, theory, and contemporary issues in design.
• Relevant college teaching experience in the theory and practice of human-centered design, design thinking, and design processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Teach all levels of Graphic Design including introductory to advanced level courses.
• Cover topics such as design fundamentals, typography, print design, production, trademark + branding, packaging design, user experience, user interface design, design thinking, web design, and portfolio development.
• Engage in departmental activities and contribute to a collaborative teaching environment.
• Foster a strong research culture within the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree