Assistant Professor, Visual Communication Design (Design Studies) - Tenure Track

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alberta in Edmonton seeks an in-person, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Visual Communication Design with demonstrated expertise in UX/UI design, design theory, and practice-based research methods. Experience or interest in service design and community engagement is valued.

The position begins July 1, 2027, and contributes to undergraduate and graduate programs within Design Studies. Applicants should demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to innovative

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Department of Art & Design, Design Studies unit invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position specializing in Visual Communication Design, and demonstrated expertise (commensurate with their career stage) in UX/UI design, design theory, and practice-based research methods. Experience or interest in service design, and community engagement design, is an asset. Ideal candidates would augment or complement these areas of expertise and bring collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches that contribute to the continued development of Design Studies. This position is to commence on July 1, 2027.

The Department of Art & Design offers degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Fine Arts, Design Studies (Industrial Design and Visual Communication Design), and the History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture, and encompasses the FAB Gallery and a University Centre of Research Excellence in Printmaking. For more information about the department, please consult the departmental website at https://www.ualberta.ca/art-design/.