Assistant Professor of Art (Graphic Design)
Assistant Professor of Art (Graphic Design)
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Job Description
McMurry University Art Department seeks a graphic designer and professor to join the Art Department for the position of Assistant Professor of Art (Graphic Design) beginning August 2026. This is a full-time tenure-track position with competitive salary and benefits. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but for full consideration application materials should be submitted by December 12 2025 . Applicants should expect to hear an initial response by January 31 2023. The Art Department is seeking an individual who is motivated and collaborative with a strong desire to work and teach within an interdisciplinary program. Candidates should have a strong background in contemporary and traditional approaches to design including pedagogical and/or professional experience in two or more of the following areas: Typography Graphic Design Interaction Design (UX/UI web) Motion Design/Animation. Candidates whose creative experience engages Photographic Media and/or Time-Based Media are also encouraged to apply. The university is a SACSCOC accredited institution. The Department of Art offers four B.A. degrees in Studio Art Multimedia & Graphic Design Studio Art with Pre-Art Therapy & Art Education; and two B.F.A. degrees in Studio Art and Multimedia & Graphic Design. Majors are encouraged to explore multiple disciplines within the program and make interdisciplinary connections. The Multimedia/Graphic Design program currently has 30 majors. The ideal candidate must be passionate about teaching; dedicated to developing meaningful collegial working relationships with students faculty and staff across campus; eager to contribute their interests and ideas for innovative courses and programs; dedicated to help build cross-disciplinary connections with other programs; committed to take an active role in recruiting and advising art majors and minors; actively pursue their own art and/or graphic design work; and dedicated to actively contribute to McMurry Universitys mission. The ideal candidate should have experience working with all levels of undergraduate students and should be comfortable teaching majors and non-majors. Opportunities to teach study abroad courses are also available.
Required Qualifications
An earned M.F.A. degree (or MDes etc.) in Graphic Design or closely related degree is required. Experience teaching college or secondary-level courses in Multimedia & Graphic Design. Active record of design research exhibitions and/or professional Multimedia or Graphic Design experience. Participate in curriculum planning program assessment and accreditation. Portfolio items demonstrate active learning strategies in the classroom/studio. Proficiency with Learning Management Systems ( LMS ). (Moodle preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching in higher education. Experience developing and teaching curriculum from introductory to advanced levels. Additional experience teaching a foundational studio art courses and/or Art Appreciation or Art History.
Employment Type
Full Time
