University of Missouri-Saint Louis · 2 days ago
Assistant Teaching Professor of Graphic Design
The University of Missouri – St. Louis is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor of Graphic Design to commence in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to the Graphic Design curriculum, teach various design skills, and engage in pedagogical innovation while supporting student success and departmental service.
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Responsibilities
Develop and teach coursework in traditional and innovative approaches to Graphic Design
Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive department and classroom environment
Support student success through mentorship and effective teaching practices using traditional, flexible, and digital delivery methods
Collaborate with faculty and departmental leadership to maintain and develop course curricula
Perform service to the department, college, and university
Perform other duties as designated by the Department Chair
Willingness to participate in recruitment activity, portfolio review, and retention efforts
Qualification
Required
MFA in Graphic Design, M.Des. with a minimum of 60 hours of graduate work, or equivalent terminal degree in Visual Communication Design, Interaction Design, or closely related discipline. Applicants who will be completing their terminal degree before August 2026 and who otherwise meet minimum requirements are encouraged to apply; however, completion of the degree is required prior to the start of the appointment
Evidence of proficiency with industry standard software/hardware
Preferred
Experience teaching college-level courses beyond the TA
Track record of cross-disciplinary collaborations
Strength teaching in traditional and innovative mediums
Strength in typography, visual storytelling, User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI)
Professional design portfolio
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Retirement
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
With over 15,000 students, the University of Missouri–St. Louis is the largest public research university in eastern Missouri.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.1MKey Investors
U.S. Department of EducationJames S. McDonnell Foundation
2023-11-13Grant· $3.1M
2022-12-19Grant· $4M
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