Assistant Professor, Graphic Design

Job Summary

The Assistant Professor in Graphic Design and Foundations Design will effectively teach all levels of Graphic Design courses, as well as select foundations design or other courses and duties as assigned by the chair in accordance with the needs of the department and qualifications of the applicant. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to introduce students to and develop their skills in the use of industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Cloud apps, and knowledge of Macintosh platforms. The successful candidate should be able to engage students with current and emerging technologies, UI/UX prototyping platforms, and AI-assisted creative tools relevant to the contemporary design industry. The successful candidate will also teach and mentor students in professionalism in the field, including senior thesis, portfolio development, promotion of work, and effective communication. Crucially, the candidate will collaborate with faculty on curricula, recruiting, student retention, department events, and other department business, including Foundation Success, and other responsibilities as assigned by the department chair.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaching and related activities.
• Research and creative activities.
• Service and related activities.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

• MFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field, or Studio Art with significant Graphic Design experience.
• Ability to teach all levels of Graphic Design courses as well as select foundations design courses.
• Ability to use and teach industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Cloud apps, and knowledge of Macintosh platforms.

• Record of professional and creative accomplishment.
• Two years of teaching experience in courses listed or related courses
• Ability to teach emerging technologies, UI/UX prototyping platforms, and AI-assisted creative tools relevant to the contemporary design industry.

Supplemental Information

• Ability to effectively teach all levels of Graphic Design courses as well as select foundations or other courses as assigned by the chair and in accordance with the needs of the department.
• Ability to introduce students to and develop their skills in the use of industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Cloud apps, and knowledge of Macintosh platforms.
• Ability to engage students with current and emerging technologies, UI/UX prototyping platforms, and AI-assisted creative tools relevant to the contemporary design industry.
• Ability to teach and mentor students in professionalism in the field, including senior thesis, portfolio development, promotion of work, and effective communication.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty on curricula, recruiting, student retention, department events, and other department business, including Foundation Success.

• Able to lift 40 pounds, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings.

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement describing teaching approach and philosophy.
• Artist’s statement.
• Names and contact information of 3 references.
• A course syllabus designed by the candidate.
• Student work examples as a PDF (9MB or less), include 15-20 examples.
• Applicant portfolio examples as a PDF (9MB or less), with images of 20 representative artworks, including titles, dates, materials, and relevant details; may include a link to a website.
• Optional materials may also be provided.

• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.