"Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Graphic Design"

The Department of Media, Art and Design at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is conducting a search for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Graphic Design. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible, 9-month tenured or tenure-track position. Candidates should possess an understanding of the practical, historical, and professional aspects of graphic design.

Candidates should have a record of working within and across graphic design mediums, including visual identity development, digital illustration, character design, storyboarding, user mapping, UI/UX and interaction design, motion design, animation, and packaging design. The candidate will participate in developing new curricula for graphic design studio courses, lead experiential learning opportunities such as client-based initiatives through the Student Design Lab, and connect students to community design partners. The candidate's portfolio should demonstrate skills necessary to teach graphic design. Teaching responsibilities will primarily be in-person in a studio/workshop format, with online teaching experience as a plus.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an exceptional approach to creative research, maintaining a national and international reputation through projects, writings, lectures, and other outlets. The candidate will complement existing design faculty specializing in social practice, community design, experimental publishing, and intermedia art/design. The selected candidate will shape the future of the Department of Media, Art and Design and its flagship major.

The candidate will utilize proximity to museums, studios, and design organizations in the Kansas City area to offer students opportunities for internships, access to local and visiting artists, and enrichment programs.

Qualifications: An M.F.A. in graphic design or an M.F.A. or Ph.D. in a related field is required. Candidates completing an M.F.A. or Ph.D. must have the degree awarded by August 1, 2026.

Application Materials: Apply online at https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/, Job Opening ID 57602. Submit a cover letter addressing qualifications, teaching philosophy, and approach to creative scholarship; a current CV with contact information for three references; a portfolio of student work (10-15 pieces, 11MB max); and a portfolio of professional/academic work (10-15 pieces, 11MB max). For questions, contact Professor Elijah Gowin at gowinp@umkc.edu. Review of applications begins December 1, 2025, and continues until filled.