Tenure Track Assistant Professor Graphic Design

University of Hartford

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Graphic Design )

Rank:
Assistant Professor
Salary Range: $68,000 - 70,000
Tenure Information:
Tenure Track

The Hartford Art School invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Graphic Design beginning August 2026. Candidates are expected to teach three courses each semester, spanning introductory subjects to capstone projects. Courses in students’ third year include motion and interactive design. Expectations include an active role in the department and school, such as engagement in extracurricular activities, student advising, committee service, and program assessment and development, as well as producing a record of creative and/or scholarly activities that meet tenure and promotion requirements.

The successful applicant will teach courses that prepare students’ competencies in the fundamentals of Visual Communication Design, as well as technical subjects (e.g., user experience or moving narratives). Applicants should be professionals who have an interest in emerging fields in design. There may also be opportunities to teach our innovative general education and interdisciplinary courses. Faculty are expected to maintain an active creative and/or scholarly agenda, add to innovative programming in the department, and sustain currency in the industry.

The successful candidate will serve on department, college, and university-level committees and show an overall commitment to creating and maintaining a sense of community within the department. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence, which the University defines as an unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community where every student, staff member, and faculty colleague feels deeply rooted, empowered to flourish, and inspired to achieve their highest potential.

The Visual Communication Design BFA major is within Hartford Art School’s comprehensive undergraduate program, which is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and renowned for rigorous studio-based and academic programs.

• MFA in Visual Communication Design (or related terminal degree in new design media) by August 2026.
• A minimum of two years teaching at the college or university level in courses specifically relevant to the position.
• Evidence of relevant industry experience with a record of creative and/or scholarly achievement that includes either motion design or interactive design.

• A strong interest in emerging fields in graphic design.
• A commitment to teaching and advancing the curriculum.
• Evidence demonstrating the ability and desire to work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, faculty, staff, administration, and public.

As an institution of higher learning, the University of Hartford strives to be more than merely a mirror of the larger society; it should foster learning and encourage the personal growth of students, faculty, and staff in an environment that promotes and celebrates diversity in all of its forms regardless of identifying factors including but not limited to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, physical and learning differences, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity.

• Foster an inclusive, equitable, just, and caring community where the unique identities of each person are fully appreciated, respected, and celebrated.
• Engage in civil discourse, that values diverse intellectual perspectives.
• Cultivate a campus community reflective of the intersectionality of the larger society while maintaining an environment of safety and respect where all members experience a sense of belonging.
• Institutionally, stand against acts of hate, intimidation, discrimination, bigotry, violence, and harassment of any kind.
• Uphold the values of the institution, so that all our members are treated with dignity and respect.

Our commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging is a strength that results in a vibrant and more engaged campus culture.

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