"Lecturer in Graphic Design"

Lecturer in Graphic Design

Company: The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Job Location:

Category: Graphic Design

Type: Full-Time

Email: johnsok1@uah.edu

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Department of Art, Art History & Design (AAHD) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) invites applications for a full-time lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in graphic design. The appointment begins on August 10, 2026. Lecturers teach four classes per semester and provide service to the Department, College, and University.

Requirements:

MFA in Graphic Design or equivalent degree, in-depth knowledge of typography, print-based design (including packaging), brand identity systems, and professional print production processes, strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and an understanding of current design practices and emerging technologies.

Preferred but not required:

College teaching experience, especially beyond graduate school, familiarity with Figma or Adobe XD, basic knowledge of front-end web languages (HTML and CSS) for effective design communication. Expertise or competence in the history of design, illustration, and a willingness to engage with emerging tools that integrate AI into design processes.

APPOINTMENT DATE:

August 10, 2026

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department is housed in a spacious, well-equipped facility, including two Mac labs for Graphic Design and Photography and two PC labs for animation. Additional equipment includes two large-scale printers, a digital fabrication lab housed in sculpture, a motion capture lab for animation, as well as three gallery spaces, and up-to-date equipment for the studio art areas. The program is well supported by both the College and University and fully accredited through NASAD. The department is collegial and works collaboratively on program planning and department goals.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at The University of Alabama in Huntsville has nine departments, supporting sixteen bachelor’s degree programs, three master’s programs, one Ph.D. program, and six certificate programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Our college is housed across three separate buildings on campus, including the newly refurbished Morton Hall, with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research and creative activity. Our class sizes are relatively small, and our faculty are committed to students’ success. Applicants may find more information about the College, the University, and Huntsville at https://www.uah.edu/ahs/prospective-faculty.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE:

Applications for this position must include (1) a letter of application, (2) a current CV, (3) a teaching philosophy, (4) a link to an online portfolio or PDF of 5-10 personal projects, (5) link or PDF with 5-10 examples of student work (if available) (6) unofficial transcripts, and (7) three references with contact information consisting of name, address, telephone number, and email address.

Please send your application materials to Jill Johnson, Chair, Department of Art, Art History, and Design, at johnsok1@uah.edu. Please refer to the log number 26-27-412 when applying.

The department will begin reviewing applications on January 13th. The position remains open until filled.