Practice‑Based Clinical Professor — Communication Design

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Clinical Assistant Professor in Communication Design at the Denton campus. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate students in the graphic design concentration, linking professional practice with classroom learning.

The appointment is non-tenure track, renewable for three years, with workload across teaching, scholarship, and service. Review begins Fall 2026 and continues until closed.

Qualifications

• A relevant graduate degree (MS, MA, MDes, MFA, or PhD) or a minimum of ten years of professional practice in graphic design or closely related areas, with evidence of continued professional engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate students in the graphics design concentration, connecting professional experience with practice-based learning.
• Mentor students and contribute service to the communication design program, college, university, and profession.
• Maintain an active program of professional practice, professional development, and scholarship appropriate to a clinical position.

Skills

Ten years of professional practice in

Design tooling proficiency

Education

Graduate degree in relevant field (MS/MA/MDes/MFA/PhD)

Job description

University of North Texas invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Clinical Assistant Professor in Communication Design at the Denton campus. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate students in the graphic design concentration, linking professional practice with classroom learning.

The appointment is non-tenure track, renewable for three years, with workload across teaching, scholarship, and service. Review begins Fall 2026 and continues until closed.