Assistant Teaching Professor, Visual Communication Design

Design Observer Group; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas is seeking a faculty member at the Assistant Teaching Professor level to teach undergraduate and graduate students in Visual Communication Design and MDES programs and help develop new curricular offerings in Experiential Graphic Design (XGD).

The position emphasizes teaching, collaboration across graphic design, architecture, and related disciplines, and contributions to curriculum development.

Qualifications

• MFA or terminal degree in a relevant design field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating teaching, research, and professional practice.
• Experience in wayfinding, branded environments, exhibitions, or placemaking.

Responsibilities

• Teach required courses in Visual Communication Design, including experiential graphic design.
• Engage in service to the department, university, and profession.
• Pursue research or applied practice in experiential graphic design and collaborate with clients and communities.

Skills

Typography

Wayfinding

Branding

Information design

Education

MFA or terminal degree

Job description

University of Kansas is seeking a faculty member at the Assistant Teaching Professor level to teach undergraduate and graduate students in Visual Communication Design and MDES programs and help develop new curricular offerings in Experiential Graphic Design (XGD).

The position emphasizes teaching, collaboration across graphic design, architecture, and related disciplines, and contributions to curriculum development.