University of Utah · 1 week ago
Assistant/Associate Professor in The Department of Art & Art History
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelThe University of Utah is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Graphic Design within the Department of Art & Art History, starting in Fall 2026. The role involves developing a new curriculum focused on Graphic Design History and integrating contemporary approaches, while also engaging in research and teaching responsibilities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Developing new curriculum that centers on the History of Graphic Design course and spearheading the integration of contemporary approaches to the subject across the Graphic Design BFA curriculum
Examining the ethics of design practice and the ongoing influence of technology
Expanding upon traditional 'western' narratives by integrating a broader variety of regional and cultural perspectives
Teaching other required studio and/or seminar courses across all levels of the major, dependent upon their research alignments and praxis specialization
Engaging in an active research agenda (academic and/or creative practice)
Participating in regular service responsibilities related to administration and governance at the department, college, and university levels
Advising MFA candidates in various art disciplines
Qualification
Required
MFA in Graphic Design, MGD, MDes or equivalent terminal degree
Demonstrate contemporary scholarship in the histories of graphic design and visual communication that goes beyond stylistic analysis to encompass the social, cultural, and political contexts of design, in dialogue with emerging discourse
Exhibit a strong vision and record of practice in contemporary graphic design, ideally integrating research with practice
Teaching experience beyond graduate school
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University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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