Assistant Professor of Graphic Design – Tenure Track

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Pointmid

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Department: The Graphic Design unit at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Graphic Design, beginning in January 2027.

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Assistant Professor of Graphic Design – Tenure Track

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The Graphic Design unit at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Graphic Design, beginning in January 2027. The position offers the opportunity to teach in and help shape a vibrant program at a student-centered teaching institution. The successful candidate should be an innovative graphic designer who is invested in preparing students for the complex, emerging challenges of the 21st century.

This position focuses heavily on undergraduate teaching in a program that integrates comprehensive technical training with a rigorous critical approach. The department, housed in the School of Design and Communication in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, is a strong, devoted community of practicing artists and designers committed to its students and collegiality. The ability to interface with faculty and students in Media Studies, Professional Communication, and Graphic Design is a significant aspect of the position. The new faculty member will collaborate in defining the trajectories of both the program and department, particularly at the intersection of visual communication and media studies.

Responsibilities

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The Assistant Professor of Graphic Design is a full-time, academic year (9 month), salaried, position.

UWSP has recently reassessed salaries across campus; this position (9-month) salary now has a ceiling of $70, 000, commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience. In addition to this, the position offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

To learn more about the benefits package, review the FASLI Benefit Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits. 

Requirements

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Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree or equivalent terminal degree in Graphic Design or a closely related field.

Demonstrated technical expertise with industry standard software.

Demonstrated capacity to work with image and text, context and content relationships.

Effective written and verbal communications skills.

Demonstrated capacity to teach at all levels of an undergraduate Graphic Design program.

Demonstrated ability to utilize current and emerging digital platforms.

Demonstrated ability to teach visual communication with an awareness of identity and cultural dialogue and its relevance to graphic design.

Demonstrated ability to teach any of the following: design foundations, typography, branding, marketing, promotions, public relations, copywriting, social media practice, illustration, book arts, time-based work, environmental graphic design, wayfinding, information design, publication, package design, user experience, and entrepreneurial approaches.

Professional industry experience.

Capacity to develop and write curriculum collaboratively.

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.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by November 30 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.