Assistant or Associate Professor of Graphic Design

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ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF GRAPHIC DESIGN

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The Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Graphic Design program, to begin August 2024.

The successful candidate will teach 2 courses per semester (2 in Fall, and 2 in Spring), and will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the BFA and MFA curriculum, complementing and expanding the breadth of contemporary relevance that is a priority for the program's goals. We seek candidates with the potential for exceptional research and demonstrated excellence in teaching, who will actively contribute to the diversity of viewpoints, cultural backgrounds, experiences, knowledgebase, activities and practices in OSUGD.

THE GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM

OSU's Graphic Design program is the largest in the Department of Art, Graphic Design, and Art History; with four tenured and tenure-track faculty, a dedicated BFA program advisor, and more than 150 students. Our student works consistently garner top regional, national and international awards including a 2021 Graphis Gold in Design: Film/Video, multiple Best in Show Awards and near yearly Best in Motion Graphics at DSVC's National Student Show and Conference, multiple Winners and Finalists in the Adobe Achievement Awards, as well as an extensive record of awards in print and interaction-based works. Graduates have a very high rate of placement and advancement in competitive industry positions. The MFA in Graphic Design is unique in the region for its interdisciplinary, motion, and interaction design emphases. With alumni at high levels in an ever-growing number of agencies, studios, and companies, as well as throughout the university, there is ample opportunity for student internships and networking. Housed in the Bartlett Center for the Arts, with multiple design studios and Mac computer labs equipped with scanners, projectors, and monitors, our facilities also include Laser cutters, 3D printers, plasma cutter, photography facilities, large format printers, and other substantial technology resources (iPads, cameras, tripods, light kits, etc.), as well as libraries of other research materials maintained by knowledgeable staff. In addition, our graduate students have a dedicated, equipped studio space. Other available resources include the Prairie Arts Center, the OSU Museum of Art (containing significant design works that comprise the Kravis Collection), Visual Arts Annex, Virtual Reality Lab (College of Human Sciences), Edmon Low Library Creative Studios, Doel Reed Center for the Arts in Taos, NM, and the newly inaugurated McKnight Center for Performing Arts. To meet the demands of a Carnegie R1 institution, a broad range of research and funding opportunities exist through multiple sources open to faculty.

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, STILLWATER

Oklahoma State University is a land-grant institution home to many diverse organizations and committed to the success of everyone. We strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment that appreciates and values all members of the University community. We define diversity as engagement in meaningful actions, behaviors, and conversations that reflect a commitment to recognizing, understanding, and respecting the differences among students, faculty, staff, and visitors throughout the OSU system. We do not condone acts, behavior, language, or symbols that represent or reflect intolerance or discrimination. You can read more about OSU's commitment to advancing and improving access to higher education for all populations here.

Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma State University is the second largest academic institution in the state of Oklahoma with a student population of 29 thousand. Stillwater is a growing community consistently winning awards for the best places to live, most recently in Money Magazine. It is about a 1-hour drive from both Oklahoma City, the state capital, and the historic city of Tulsa. The addition of commercial air travel through the Stillwater regional airport, wide availability of gigabit internet, and the newly opened McKnight Center for the Performing Arts enhances Stillwater's vibrant culture. The cost of housing is roughly 80% of the national average.

Required Qualifications

MFA, MDes, or PhD in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Communication Design, Visual Communication Design, or a related field from a regionally accredited university by 8/15/2024.

Expertise in design software, platforms as well as print and/or production processes

Preferred Qualifications

Will have expertise and professional industry experience in one or more of the following: Motion Graphics, 2D and/or 3D Animation, Video editing /compositing /VFX, Illustration, and practical animation, Interaction Design, UX/UI, Web design, App Design, or other related subjects such as human-centered design, virtual/augmented reality, processing/generative design or similar specializations, product design, social media, advertising, typography, editorial & publishing, illustration.

Teaching experience /graduate teaching experience.

Professional work experience in the design industry.

Active design practice and creative research agenda.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

In order to receive priority consideration, applications must be received by/before Friday, November 10, 2025 . Initial interviews will occur via Zoom and will continue until the position is filled. This position is contingent upon available funding.

The applicant must submit:

A cover letter describing qualifications, their perspective on furthering the understanding of challenges faced by all populations, and interest in this position

1-2-page Teaching Philosophy

Curriculum vitae

15 labeled examples of personal work

15 labeled examples of student work

A list of three recommenders with contact information. (Recommendation letters will be requested only for finalists after the first-round interviews.)

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.