Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Job overview

The Assistant Professor of Graphic Design role is onsite in Tuscaloosa, AL. Compensation is not specified. This full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position begins in fall 2027 and supports the Department of Art and Art History. The role exists to teach undergraduate courses, contribute to graduate faculty, and sustain creative research and production in graphic design. The professor also contributes to curriculum development, student advising and mentorship, program assessment, departmental service, and community outreach and recruitment.

What you'll do

• Teach undergraduate courses and serve on the graduate faculty
• conduct teaching and research in graphic design
• maintain a sustained program of creative research and production
• collaborate on curriculum development, facilities management, instructor coordination, and scheduling
• advise and mentor students
• contribute to program assessment and management, committees, community outreach, and recruitment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

the university of alabama

assistant professor

graphic design

tuscaloosa al

art and art history

tenure-track

full-time

nine-month appointment

undergraduate teaching

graduate faculty

creative research

mfa required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Tenure-track, nine-month appointment beginning fall semester 2027. Minimum qualifications include an MFA in graphic design or related field, professional engagement and creative research evidence, and commitment to university-level teaching.

About the employer

The University of Alabama is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.