Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech

Assistant Professor, Graphic Design

Ruston, La · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Graphic DesignMotion DesignPhotographyResearchExperimental DesignCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • T hank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.
  • This position is a full-time, nine-month tenure track position beginning in September 2026.
  • A successful applicant will have an active record of professional achievement and a strong body of work that may be scholarly, client-driven, and/or self-generated.

Responsibilities

  • The Louisiana Tech University School of Design is committed to nurturing individuals who embrace the challenges of creative problem-solving and craftsmanship.
  • Guided by a diverse faculty actively engaged as professional artists, designers, architects, and scholars, the School of Design aims to equip students with focus, creativity, and purpose.
  • Accredited since 1927, the university maintains its accredited status through ongoing evaluations against established standards.
  • Teaching graphic design studio and seminar classes across all levels of the Graphic Design BFA and MFA programs, with potential to collaborate with other disciplines in the School of Design.
  • Sustaining a professional design practice or engaging in scholarly research.
  • Providing guidance and support to students, actively contributing to student retention endeavors.
  • Contributing to the development and innovation of Design curricula.
  • Fostering community and identity within the Design program.

Requirements

  • A terminal degree (MFA, M.Des, or Ph.D. in Design) in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, Motion Design, Interaction Design, or related fields from an accredited institution.
  • Proficiency in contemporary design tools, technologies, and software.
  • Applicants must have at the time of appointment:
  • If you have teaching experience, please include examples of both
  • All degree programs hold accreditation from their respective national accreditation bodies.
  • Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.
  • Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.
  • As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
  • Demonstrated professional design experience (client-driven or self-initiated) with a focus on creative practice and/or research, encompassing areas like graphic design foundations, 2D/3D motion design, web design, experience design, or data visualization.
  • Experience teaching at the university level, with a proven ability to address contemporary, emerging, and experimental design topics.
  • Experience in collaborative design processes.
  • Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through student work, teaching evaluations, or professional recommendations.
  • Application Materials:
  • Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Resume
  • Personal statement addressing teaching pedagogy and research interests
  • Brief statement describing your specific contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)
  • Provide a portfolio that includes examples of visual assets for print and digital applications. The portfolio can be:

Nice to have

  • Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter.
  • The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
  • References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
  • This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

Benefits

  • The position includes full-time faculty benefits, eligibility for university funding competitions, and participation in promotion processes.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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