Full Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Full Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Classification: Academic Affairs

Reports To:Dean of School of Architecture and Design

About The American InternationalUniversity

American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait founded in 2019 offering undergraduate programs in Engineering and Computing Architecture and Design Business Arts and Sciences and Education. The programs are delivered in English and follow the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of more than 4000 students and is implementing the RISE Strategy a five-year institutional transformation strategy anchored in research development international accreditation student success employability and community engagement.

For moreinformationvisit:

SchoolofArchitectureandDesign Profile

The SchoolofArchitectureandDesignattheAmericanInternationalUniversityin Kuwaitcomprisesthedisciplinesof Architecture InteriorDesign andGraphicDesign. The Schooloffersundergraduateprogrammesdesignedtopreparestudentsforprofessionalpractice

throughacombinationofcreativeinquirytechnicalexpertise andappliedlearning.

Position Overview:
The School of Architecture and Design invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Graphic Design at the rank of Full Professor Associate Professor or Assistant Professor commensurate with the candidates qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will specialize in Illustration and Printmaking and demonstrate excellence in studio-based teaching an active record of research and/or professional creative practice and expertise in both traditional and contemporary visual communication methodologies.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching curriculum development student mentorship accreditation activities and institutional service within a collaborative and multicultural academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Curriculum Development:

• Deliver undergraduate studio and lecture courses in Illustration and Printmaking including traditional and digital illustration techniques printmaking processes (e.g. screen printing relief intaglio experimental print) and visual storytelling.

• Integrate contemporary tools and hybrid methodologies combining traditional print techniques with digital platforms.

• Develop and update course content in alignment with industry standards and accreditation requirements (e.g. NASAD).

• Supervise senior capstone projects and guide students in professional portfolio development.
• Maintain rigorous studio critique practices and structured assessment methodologies.

Research Scholarship and Creative Activity:

• Maintain an active research agenda and/or professional creative practice in illustration printmaking or related visual arts disciplines.

• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.

• Participate in exhibitions juried shows artist residencies or professional collaborations.

• Engage in interdisciplinary research initiatives and pursue external funding where applicable.

• Contribute to enhancing theSchoolsacademic and professional reputation.

Service and Institutional Engagement:

• Engage actively in departmental school and university committees.

• Support program assessment accreditation documentation and quality assurance activities.

• Participate in student recruitment outreach initiatives exhibitions competitions and community engagement.

• Offer academic advising and mentorship to students.

• Foster a culture of diversity equity and inclusion within the academic community.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Graphic Design Visual Communication or a closely related field; or MFA in Graphic Design Illustration or Printmaking from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of university-level teaching experience (for senior ranks) withdemonstratedexcellence in studio-based instruction in illustration and/or printmaking.
• Strong portfolioevidencingprofessional and/or research-based work in illustration and printmaking.
• Proficiency in traditional printmaking techniques and digital design software (Adobe Creative Cloud illustration platforms digital print workflows).
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications exhibitions creative production or recognized professional practice.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
  
• Proven excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in GraphicDesign.
• A record of research publications and professional achievements in relevant disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach to teaching and research.
• Ability to integrate diverse cultural and ethical perspectives into the curriculum.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive multicultural academic environment that engages a diverse student body.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the university.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on our website and submit a resume and cover letter via: will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The successful candidate is expected to commence employment in the Spring Semester 2027.

Required Experience:

Senior IC