"Assistant/Associate Professor of Art: Graphic Design"

Job Details

Assistant Professor, Art
Department: Visual Arts & Music
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Academic
Term: Full-time, Fall 2026
Pay: $54,000 to $56,000 per year (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)

Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

Description:
The Department of Visual Arts & Music at Columbia College invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor (depending on qualifications) in Art beginning Fall 2026. We are looking for a candidate with expertise in Graphic Design, Illustration, Web design, and UI/UX. The department also seeks a candidate who is willing to begin research and development for an online Graphic Design program.

Teaching and some service work will be required. Specific courses and subjects may include the following: Graphic Design I, Graphic Design II/III (a stacked course), Illustration, Typography, 2-D design, Web Design, Corporate Identity. Service work will include attending department meetings and events (may require occasional evening and/or weekend commitments) and mentoring 1-2 senior design students with their capstone projects.

Columbia College is known for its small class sizes, which enrich teaching and mentoring experiences. The successful candidate will join faculty and staff committed to innovative, student-centered pedagogy at a liberal arts and sciences teaching institution located in Columbia, MO, one of America’s most livable small cities. The Department of Visual Arts and Music currently has six other full-time faculty. This position will support students pursuing degrees in the BA in Graphic Design, BA in Art, and the Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Qualifications:
At least a Masters in Graphic Design (or closely related field) is required. Prior higher education teaching experience is preferred. The position requires an ability to effectively teach undergraduate courses, a commitment to student-centered learning, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to use various instructional technologies.

About Columbia College:
Founded in 1851, Columbia College is dedicated to improving lives through higher education. As a private, coeducational liberal arts and sciences college, the College takes pride in its small classes, experienced faculty, and quality educational programs. Offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Columbia College has a traditional campus and active evening program in Columbia, Missouri, more than 20 additional venues in 11 states, and a robust online presence. Columbia College reflects the growing diversity of the United States, with nearly 46 percent of its undergraduates self-identifying as members of historically underrepresented groups, which include more than 25 percent identifying as Black/African American and 11 percent as Hispanic/Latinx. Spurred by the creative ingenuity of faculty and staff and the financial commitment by the Board of Trustees, Columbia College is investing in the development of multiple new programs and the hiring of faculty to support new and existing undergraduate and graduate programs. It is an exciting time at Columbia College!

To Apply:
Interested applicants may apply online at www.ccis.edu/jobs. Review of completed applications will begin November 20, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

To be considered, please submit the following:

1. completed Columbia College application
2. cover letter, including the names and contact information for three professional references
3. curriculum vitae
4. copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.