Clinical Assistant Professor in Communication Design

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The BFA program in Communication Design offers both a graphic and user experience concentrations. Student work from the graphic design concentration is competitive at the national level and has received recognition from Communication Arts, Print, Creative Quarterly, Graphis New Talent, the National Student Show, and other prominent design organizations and competitions. The program graduates up to 60 students annually across graphic design and user experience design concentrations. The curriculum prepares students for professional practice by developing conceptual, technical, and collaborative skills applicable across a range of design disciplines and professional settings.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, Clinical Assistant Professor in Communication Design. The position is a non-tenure track position and is a renewable term with an initial appointment of three years.

The successful candidate will bring substantial professional expertise informed by current and emerging practices in communication design. They will teach undergraduate students in the program’s graphic design concentration, connecting professional experience with practice-based learning.

The workload assignment covering teaching, scholarship and service will follow the college’s standard workload for a Clinical Assistant Professor position. In addition responsibilities include mentor students, and contribute service to the communication design program, college, university, and profession. Successful hires will maintain an active program of professional practice, professional development, and scholarship appropriate to a clinical position.

Review of applicants will begin in fall 2026 and will continue until the position posting is closed.

Minimum Qualifications

A relevant graduate degree (MS, MA, MDes, MFA, or PhD) or a minimum of ten years of professional practice in graphic design or closely related areas, with evidence of continued professional engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of university-level teaching experience in areas such as interaction design, web design, motion design, branding, art direction, publication design, typography, or illustration.
• Current, hands-on proficiency with industry-standard design software and workflows, with a demonstrated ability to adapt to emerging tools and practices.
• Evidence of active industry relationships that can support connections between students, the program, and professional practice.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday - 8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

• Cover Letter: Describe your professional qualifications, goals for continued professional growth, and the contributions you would bring to the program and college.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official Transcripts: From all institutions where degrees were earned.
• Professional Portfolio: PDF or website link featuring 10–20 examples of professional work.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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