Lecturer - Graphic Design - Art and Design

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* Position Title:

** Lecturer - Graphic Design - Art and Design##
** Job Category:
** Academic Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Lecturer##
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* Job Duties:

**** Attention:
** The Department of Art and Design at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for a full-time Academic Staff Lecturer (TL020) in Graphic Design, with an emphasis on Publication Design as well as experience in Digital UI/UX Interface Design, beginning in Fall 2026.
** Job Details:
** The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s growing programs in Visual Communication Design and Media Arts and Game Development (MAGD). This position is a full-time, renewable, nine-month appointment.##
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Job Responsibilities:

** Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses in Digital Foundations (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator), Publication Design (InDesign), and UI/UX Interface Design, along with potential assignments in the General Education course World of the Arts (WOTA). Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, a commitment to inclusive and effective teaching practices, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented academic environment.
** Department:
** The NASAD accredited Department of Art and Design offers programs in studio/fine art, art history, graphic design, and media arts, serves approximately 400-500 students each academic year and offers B.A., B.S., B.S.E., and B.F.A. degree Majors. The Department of Art and Design is a part of the College of Arts and Communication and currently employs 15+ full and part-time faculty and staff and is located in the Greenhill Center of the Arts, which also houses the Theatre/Dance and Music Departments and the Crossman Gallery (a 2,500 square-foot facility that presents professional, juried, and student exhibitions).
** Compensation:
** Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary of $52,000.UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System
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* Required Qualifications:

** A Masters (MA, MFA) in Graphic Design or an equivalent terminal degree with a focus in publication design and UI/UX design is required. Candidates must demonstrate a strong command of typography,visual communication, and conceptual design skills, and be fluent in current UI/UX design trends, concepts and theories. Proficiency in relevant industry-standard software and the Macintosh platform is expected, along with an understanding of cross-platform workflows.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** Previous university-level teaching experience in all levels of Graphic Design is highly preferred. Additional preference will be given to candidates with experience in 4-D design and those who demonstrate a strong record of professional creative activity. Furthermore, individuals with dedicated teaching and/or professional experience with AI software usage within ethical, creative use applications and outcomes are encouraged to apply.
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

*** Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
* Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills##
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* How to Apply:

** Applications received by
** March 1, 2026
** are ensured full consideration. The Search and Screen process will continue until the position is filled.
** Only complete application packages will be considered.
** This includes online submission of the following documents:
* A letter of Application
* Statement of Teaching Philosophy
* Curriculum Vitae
* Unofficial graduate transcripts (MA or MFA)
* 20 images of personal work (PDF or web-based digital media access is preferred)
* 20 images of student work (if available)
* Name and contact information for three
** professional
* * references   A candidate can upload up to 5 documents as part of their job application. If more documents need to be submitted, candidates can zip the files and upload them as a single zip file, keeping in mind that each individual file must not exceed 5MB in size.
** Contact Information:
** For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Casey Carroll Department Assistantcarrollc If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at  or hr.
** CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
** University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have…