Assistant Professor, Graphic Design Art & Design

The Department of Art & Design at Lamar University, a NASAD-accredited program committed to excellence in art and design education, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Graphic Design. We seek an engaged educator and active practitioner whose work reflects contemporary graphic design across print, digital, interactive, and emerging media.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses across the curriculum, including typography, brand identity, UX/UI, and portfolio development, as well as foundation courses as needed. The ideal candidate combines a strong grounding in design fundamentals and conceptual thinking with the ability to prepare students for a rapidly evolving creative field.

We are particularly interested in candidates who situate graphic design within broader professional, technological, and disciplinary contexts, and who can guide students in developing effective, industry-relevant design solutions. The candidate should demonstrate fluency in industry-standard tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Mac platforms), along with UX/UI prototyping tools and emerging technologies, including AI-assisted design processes.

As an R2 institution, Lamar University values faculty who maintain an active and sustainable program of creative, professional, or scholarly work. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of teaching excellence, student mentorship, and ongoing creative activity.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy
• Designer or research statement
• Portfolio of professional work (PDF (9MB or less), including 20 images of representative artworks, including titles, dates, materials, and relevant details; may include a link to a website.
• Portfolio of student work (PDF (9MB or less), including 15-20 relevant examples
• Sample syllabus designed by the candidate
• Names and contact information for three references
• Unofficial transcript

Finalists may be asked to provide additional materials.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

• Teach undergraduate courses in graphic design, including typography, brand identity, UX/UI, and introductory design.
• Develop course materials, syllabi, and instructional content aligned with current industry practices.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback to support academic and professional development.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide academic advising and mentorship.

• Maintain an active program of creative, scholarly, or professional work appropriate to the discipline.
• Produce exhibitions, publications, or other recognized creative outputs.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to the advancement of the field.

• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment aligned with contemporary design practices.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and program growth initiatives.
• Assist with departmental events, exhibitions, and outreach activities.

• MFA, MDes, or terminal degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Ability to teach all levels of Graphic Design, and select Foundation Design courses as needed.
• Ability to teach industry-standard software, including the Adobe Creative Cloud, and knowledge of Mac-based platforms.
• Evidence of ongoing creative, professional, or scholarly activity.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses across graphic design curriculum, including typography, brand identity, UX/UI, and portfolio development.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Working knowledge of Macintosh platforms.
• Demonstrated record or potential for ongoing creative, professional, or scholarly activity.

• Two years of college-level teaching experience
• Professional practice or research in areas such as brand identity, typography, UX/UI, web, motion, or interactive design.
• Experience with web-based tools, and/or AI-assisted design workflows.
• Demonstrated potential for sustained creative or scholarly output.
• Experience mentoring students toward internships, exhibitions, and career readiness.

• Teach all levels of undergraduate Graphic Design and Foundation Design courses as needed.
• Mentor students in senior…