Full Time Graphic

Assistant Professor of Graphic Design – Tenure TrackThe Graphic Design unit at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Graphic Design, beginning in January 2027. The position offers the opportunity to teach in and help shape a vibrant program at a student-centered teaching institution. The successful candidate should be an innovative graphic designer who is invested in preparing students for the complex, emerging challenges of the 21st century.This position focuses heavily on undergraduate teaching in a program that integrates comprehensive technical training with a rigorous critical approach. The department, housed in the School of Design and Communication in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, is a strong, devoted community of practicing artists and designers committed to its students and collegiality. The ability to interface with faculty and students in Media Studies, Professional Communication, and Graphic Design is a significant aspect of the position. The new faculty member will collaborate in defining the trajectories of both the program and department, particularly at the intersection of visual communication and media studies.Principal Duties & ResponsibilitiesTeach a 4/4 (1 hour 50 minute meeting times twice a week) undergraduate course load (typically 12 credits or 4 courses per semester). Classes include B.Candidates are expected to be able to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced Graphic Design courses.Work collaboratively and serve as an active instructor and advisor.Provide leadership, mentoring, and academic advising to undergraduate students.Maintain an active design or studio practice that meets tenure expectations for creative research and scholarships at a comprehensive teaching institution.Participate in service activities at the department, college, university, and community levels. Seek opportunities to integrate undergraduate students into creative research or community-based design projects.Compensation:The Assistant Professor of Graphic Design is a full-time, academic year (9 month), salaried, position. In addition to this, the position offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.Required Qualifications:Master of Fine Arts (M.degree or equivalent terminal degree in Graphic Design or a closely related field.Demonstrated technical expertise with industry standard software.Demonstrated capacity to work with image and text, context and content relationships.Demonstrated capacity to teach at all levels of an undergraduate Graphic Design program.Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated ability to utilize current and emerging digital platforms.Demonstrated ability to teach visual communication with an awareness of identity and cultural dialogue and its relevance to graphic design.Demonstrated ability to teach any of the following: design foundations, typography, branding, marketing, promotions, public relations, copywriting, social media practice, illustration, book arts, time-based work, environmental graphic design, wayfinding, information design, publication, package design, user experience, and entrepreneurial approaches.Applications received by November 30 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.Anticipated Start Date: January or August 2027Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:Cover letter addressing qualifications and experienceResume /Curriculum VitaeTeaching Philosophy StatementContact information for three professional referencesUnofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)Curated PDF portfolio of 20 student work samplesCurated PDF portfolio of at least 20 professional or creative work samplesAfter you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.eduIf you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is available for this position.