Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Coastal Carolina University; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina University, located in Conway, South Carolina, seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Graphic Design for August 2027. The role emphasizes AI and technological integration, teaching across undergraduate Graphic Design sequences (BA and BFA) and contributing to a diverse, research-informed curriculum.

Candidates should hold an MFA or terminal degree with undergraduate teaching experience; preference for those with strong research/professional activity and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Must hold the MFA/terminal degree or equivalent; strong potential for teaching excellence.
• Preference given to candidates with a record of research and professional activity in design.
• Demonstrated commitment to underrepresented and underserved communities and building a diverse curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a range of undergraduate graphic design courses from intro to senior thesis.
• Prepares content, syllabi, and university learning platforms; assigns grades per policies.
• Conducts research or creative work and mentors in related techniques.
• Maintains regular office hours and participates in college/university activities and committees.
• Performs other departmental needs as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Research & scholarship

Education

MFA or terminal degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communication

Undergraduate teaching experience

Job description

Position Summary

Internal Title: Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Department: Visual Arts

Position Type: PFAC - Slotted Faculty

Full or Part Time: Full-Time

Basis: 9 mo.

Desired Start Date: 08/16/2027

The Department of Visual Arts at Coastal Carolina University, accredited by NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design), is seeking applications for a full-time position at the level of Assistant Professor in Graphic Design, with a focus on AI and technological integration, to begin August 2027.

The successful applicant will teach a wide range of undergraduate graphic design courses extending from first year through senior thesis in our BA (Graphic Design) and BFA (Visual Communication Design) sequences. Candidates who can address the role of technology, such as AI, in the design field will be given special consideration. Typical teaching course load may include content in typography, design history, identity systems, environmental, and motion design. Understanding and expression of graphic design should extend beyond technique and application to also include historical context, theory, concept, and process.

Candidates should hold an MFA /terminal degree in graphic design/visual communication by the date of hiring, and have undergraduate teaching experience in the area of design beyond the graduate level. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of research and professional activity in the field of design. We seek teacher‑scholars who have a demonstrated commitment to underrepresented and underserved communities as well as the academic success of all our students, as such candidates are expected to collaborate with the department towards building a strong and diverse curriculum. Salary is nationally competitive.

Responsibilities

• Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.
• Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.
• Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field or produces creative work. Trains students in related research techniques and in creative production.
• Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.
• Performs other departmental needs as assigned.

Employment Details

Posting Summary

Classification Code: UG74

Pay Grade: 0

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines: No

Subject to Credit Check: No

Visa and Sponsorship

Will Employer-based sponsorship be considered for this position? Yes

Employer-based sponsorship may be considered for this position, subject to institutional review and applicable law.

Employment at Coastal Carolina University is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. CCU may consider employer-based visa sponsorship for certain positions; however, sponsorship is discretionary, not guaranteed, and subject to legal, financial, and institutional requirements. CCU rarely sponsors part-time, temporary, staff or non‑tenure‑track roles and will not sponsor H-1B petitions when the federally required $100,000 fee applies.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F00528P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 08/16/2027

Position End Date (if temporary):

Job Open Date: 11/02/2026

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled: Yes

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active‑dut? wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications

Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established alternative qualifications, and exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities