Lecturer Graphic Design Art and Design

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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 departments growing programs inVisual Communication DesignandMedia Arts and Game Development (MAGD). This position is a full-time renewable nine-month appointment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses inDigital Foundations(Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator)Publication Design(InDesign) andUI/UX Interface Design along with potential assignments in the General Education courseWorld 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 2500 square-foot facility that presents professional juried and student exhibitions).

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary of $52000.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW Systems comprehensive benefit package review the UW SystemEmployee Benefits Brochure

Required Qualifications:

A Masters (MA MFA) in Graphic Design or an equivalent terminal degree with a focus inpublication design andUI/UX designis required. Candidates must demonstrate a strong command oftypographyvisual communication andconceptual design skills and be fluent in currentUI/UX design trends concepts and theories. Proficiency in relevantindustry-standard softwareand theMacintosh platformis expected along with an understanding ofcross-platform workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previousuniversity-level teaching experiencein all levels of Graphic Design is highly preferred. Additional preference will be given to candidates with experience in4-D designand those who demonstrate a strong record ofprofessional 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.

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

How to Apply:

Applications received byMarch 1 2026are ensured full consideration. The Search and Screen process will continue until the positionis filled.

Onlycompleteapplication 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 Assistant

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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 questions regarding this please contact Human Resources.UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the universitys 11500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs online and in person from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability inclusion and career development UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit supporting the universitys arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewaters campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee Madison and Chicago offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville a town of 60000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsins Park Place.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin ().

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept response to a public records request the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19 University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at .

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.