Associate Professor of Graphic Design

Department:

Fine Arts

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R105703

Position Description:

The Hite Institute of Art + Design at the University of Louisville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Graphic Design, set to begin in the 2025 academic year. We seek a designer who is deeply committed to advancing the field of graphic design, with a keen interest in exploring new ideas, technologies, and practices that will shape the future of our program.

Position Summary

As a faculty member in Graphic Design, you will be expected to engage in rigorous creative work and research, aligning with the high standards of tenure expectations. Your responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, fostering a studio culture of intellectual curiosity and technical excellence. A comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of design, including emerging methods and technologies, is essential. Additionally, you will contribute to the academic community through such service roles as committee work, curriculum development, and mentoring students.

The ideal candidate for our growing program will demonstrate expertise in a specialized area of graphic design and competency in a range of topics from typographic detail and visual identity to user experience and digital media. While the primary focus will be on graphic design, we seek a designer who values collaborating with industry and other disciplines to enrich the educational experience and prepare students for the complexities of the professional design landscape.

Required Qualifications

Qualified candidates hold an MFA, MDes, or PhD in Graphic Design or a related field by the start date and have a portfolio of professional work, along with evidence of ongoing creative research.

Preferred Qualifications

We prefer applicants with a proven record of accomplishment in graphic design/visual communication, supported by three or more years of professional practice. College-level teaching experience, including graduate teaching assistantships, will be given preference. A demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within both academic and professional settings, along with the ability to work effectively in collaborative environments, is highly desirable.

Not sure this is you? We encourage you to apply if you meet the required qualifications and have interest in this position. Research indicates that women and members of marginalized populations tend not to apply to jobs when they think they do not meet the qualifications, when, in fact, they often do.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Curriculum Vital

• Letter of Application

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Artist/Research Statement

• Portfolio of Professional Work (20 images)

• Portfolio of Student Work (20 images)

• Contact information for three references

Applications should be submitted online through the University of Louisville's application portal.

For further inquiries, please contact Trysh Wahlig, trysh.wahlig@louisville.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.