Assistant Professor Art/Graphic Design

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chair of the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art, an Assistant Professor teaching in the Graphic Design program is required to teach undergraduate courses in Graphic Design, maintain an active creative practice/research agenda, and participate in departmental, college, and university service activities. Teaching takes place within a graphic design program that imbues students with a strong understanding of history, theory, and contemporary graphic design practice through a sequential curriculum of studio courses that blend academic research and practical, real-world application. Service duties include but are not limited to supervising student internships and academic/ program related travel with students. In addition, assistant professors are expected to hold office hours on campus, attend all program and departmental meetings, serve on departmental committees, assist with student recruitment, participate in campus ceremonies, and contribute to student assessment. This position is a tenure-track, academic year, 10-month appointment. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD/MFA/MGD/MDes) in Graphic Design or a closely related field, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Graphic Design, earned by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at all levels of an undergraduate Graphic Design program.
• Strong understanding of graphic design history, theory, and contemporary practice.
• Demonstrated record of creative work and/or research in Graphic Design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of full-time, university-level teaching experience.
• Expertise in one of the following areas: UI/UX/IxD, data visualization, motion graphics, or exhibition design.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Contact Information

Edward Rushton Search Chair
Email: erushton@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-5283

Samantha Yoo Search Co-Chair
Email: syoo@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 706-507-8800

Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled. Screening of applications begins February 2, 2026 and continues until the position is filled.