Assistant Professor of Graphic Design Job at UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI in Santa

Department: Art & Art History (10000830)

Employee Designation: Regular Full-time (Benefits Eligible)

The Department of Art & Art History at The University of Mississippi invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design to begin August 21, 2025. This is a full-time, tenure-track position and requires an MFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design, or related terminal degree in the field at the time of appointment. The department is looking for an accomplished practicing designer and critically engaged educator to complement the expertise of existing faculty in the area, supporting ongoing curriculum development and contributing innovative approaches and subjects to a vibrant and growing graphic design program.

We seek candidates who will possess a strong understanding in both traditional and contemporary design practices with knowledge in emerging media and technologies. The candidate will help broaden and advance the interactive component of the graphic design program. Area of expertise may include but are not limited to: Design for Web and Mobile Platforms, Applied UI/UX, Immersive media and AR/VR, Motion Graphics, Informational Graphics, Way-Finding Systems, AI integration, or other related areas of Interactive Design. All Candidates should possess a technical mastery of industry-standard technologies and software, including the Adobe Creative Suite and have a strong foundation in typography & hierarchy.

Candidates will work with undergraduate students in both the BA in Art and the BFA in Art, emphasis in Graphic Design, as well as with graduate students pursuing the MFA in Studio Art with a focus on mentoring students through the development of portfolios in a variety of industry-related fields. The primary responsibilities for this position include sustaining an active creative practice, teaching and curriculum development, student advising, and performing service appropriate to the position including recruitment, facilities management, and participation in shared governance.

About the Department

The Department of Art & Art History is committed to fostering students’ creativity through the development of critical-thinking skills combined with intellectual inquiry. With a focus on academic excellence, creative exploration, and scholarly investigation, our students and faculty learn, evaluate, and exchange their knowledge of art history, art, and design, in an inclusive environment. As a community of artists and scholars we strive to be engaged global citizens as a means to propose and build new visions for the future, while examining expectations of being human in the 21st century. The department currently enrolls 130 majors with 21 full time faculty and offers a BA and BFA in Studio Art, BA in Art History, and MFA in Studio Art.

Minimum Qualifications

This is a full-time, tenure-track position and requires an MFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design, or related terminal degree in the field at the time of appointment.

Application Procedures

Applicants should complete the University’s online application form AND submit the following materials through the application portal at https://careers.olemiss.edu/:

• A letter of intent detailing your qualifications and interest in the position (Upload under Cover Letter)
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (Upload under Resume)
• A One-page research/creative activity statement (Upload under Additional Documents)
• A Portfolio of 20 images of your professional design work submitted as either a multiple-page PDF or a PDF with an external link to an online portfolio. All video, web and interactive work should be embedded in the PDF, or accessible through external links provided in the PDF. (Upload under Additional Documents)

Applicants who proceed beyond the initial screening may be asked to submit additional materials. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024. The position will remain open until an adequate pool has been established. More information about the department can be found at art.olemiss.edu. Please direct inquiries about this position to Professor Tyler Barnes, Chair of the Search Committee (tsbarne1@olemiss.edu).

EEO Statement

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