Assistant Professor, Graphic Design

Jacksonville State University Professor of Art, Graphic Design Jacksonville State University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in Visual Communication/Graphic Design at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The selected candidate will be expected to teach a 3/3 load at all levels of visual communication design from undergraduate to graduate, fully engage in departmental duties, committee work, campus activities, and scholarship/creative activity. The Department of Art + Design at Jacksonville State University, is accredited by NASAD, and offers an MFA in Visual Communication Design and a BFA degrees in Studio Art with concentrations in Ceramics, Illustration, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, and Printmaking. The department also offers a BA in Art History and Art Minors in Studio Art, Photography, and Art History. The Visual Communication/Graphic Design program at JSU is competitive, and fosters a culture of passion, craftsmanship, and an atmosphere of play. Both graduate and undergraduate design students are winning regional, national, and international awards. Physical Requirements Teaching requires time with students in the studio and labs. Candidates should be able to prepare and present assignments and evaluate students’ work in progress. A successful candidate should be available for advising and mentoring students during office hours and as needed. Candidates should be able to move between art buildings and administrative buildings on campus for meetings. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Successful candidates must demonstrate a broad understanding of contemporary design practice and theory, as well as proficiency with current industry-standard software. They should show mastery of formal design principles, typography, and layout in both their own work and their students’ work. Minimum Qualifications This position requires an MFA or MDes from a regionally accredited institution in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or similar design degree. Experience using current Adobe Creative Suite is required. The position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. About Jax State Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to more than 10,300 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page. Clery Notice In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://www.clerycenter.org/the-clery-act the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf Equal Employment Opportunity Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr