"Assistant Professor in Graphic Design"

Job Details

The Yale University School of Art invites applications from throughout the world for an assistant professor faculty appointment in the area of Graphic Design to begin July 1, 2026. The school serves students from all over the country and world. Applicants must hold an MFA or equivalent degree, preferably in the field of graphic design.

The successful candidate will teach both graduate- and undergraduate-level courses, advise graduate and undergraduate students, oversee master’s theses, participate in critique sessions, mentor students, serve on School and University committees, and actively contribute to and participate in the School’s vibrant co-curricular programming.

In the short term, the faculty member will assist the Director of Graduate Studies on student facing communication and coordination. In the long term, the faculty member will be among a group of faculty members expected to rotate the department’s leadership.

Qualifications

We seek a designer with a practice distinguished by formal and critical inquiry, who is technologically forward-thinking, has the ability to foster exchange across disciplines, and a broad knowledge of graphic design’s multivalent histories. A robust and individuated professional practice with a record of compelling contributions to the discipline, and a minimum of 3 years of college-level teaching and service experience are necessary. A fully engaged presence on campus is required as well as a willingness to actively participate in service and collaboratively shape the future of the Graphic Design area at the School of Art.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials at the provided Interfolio link:
• A letter of application
• Curriculum vitae with relevant professional and teaching experience
• Names and contact info of three references
• A sample syllabus for a graphic design course, and a course proposal for a “dream” course at the graduate level
• 20 images of recent work
• Student evaluations from prior college-level courses

Review of applications begins January 1, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.

Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.