Tenure-Track Graphic Design Professor—Civic & Creative Impact

100 The University of Akron; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mary Schiller Myers School of Art at The University of Akron invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the BFA Graphic Design program starting in August 2027. The successful candidate will lead collaborations among faculty, students, and community partners focusing on well-being, public safety, and civic engagement.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate design courses, participating in service, maintaining an active research or professional practice,

Qualifications

• MFA in Graphic Design or equivalent terminal degree.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of teaching experience.
• Breadth of creative research or professional practice across graphic design and expertise in one area such as typography, motion, interactive design or illustration.
• Ability to contribute complementary skills to existing faculty.
• Multidisciplinary graphic designer with strength in typography, ideation, and iterative design processes.
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools including Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and integrate evolving tools into teaching.
• Evidence of strong visual communication across print, digital, and/or interactive platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate graphic design courses across all levels of the curriculum.
• Participate in departmental service, committee work, and program support.
• Maintain a robust creative research or professional practice.
• Contribute to curriculum development and ongoing program assessment.
• Support student success through mentorship and engagement.

Skills

Typography

Motion design

Interactive design

Illustration

Professional practice

Education

MFA in Graphic Design or equivalent terminal degree

2–3 years of teaching experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

The Mary Schiller Myers School of Art at The University of Akron invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the BFA Graphic Design program starting in August 2027. The successful candidate will lead collaborations among faculty, students, and community partners focusing on well-being, public safety, and civic engagement.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate design courses, participating in service, maintaining an active research or professional practice,