Assistant Professor in Graphic Design

Job Summary

Job : 291303
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Augusta University’s Department of Art and Design is seeking to fill a tenure‑track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Graphic Design, anticipated to begin August 2026. This role involves teaching entry‑level and advanced courses in graphic design—including UI/UX, motion graphics, design history, typography, and design for print and publication—as well as foundation‑level 2D design. The position carries a 2/2 teaching load and offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and professional practice.

For promotion, tenure, and benefits information, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Teach two studio courses per semester in foundation and graphic design (BFA and BA concentrations).
• Develop and enhance departmental curricula while contributing to program growth.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students, supporting portfolio development and professional preparation.
• Maintain an active program of creative research or scholarship with regional, national, or broader impact.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service through committees and community engagement.

MFA in Graphic Design or a closely related field, or equivalent terminal degree in the appropriate discipline. In exceptional cases, candidates with equivalent professional experience and demonstrated accomplishments may be considered.

Assistant Professor—Terminal degree (or nearing its completion), or its equivalent in training, ability, and/or experience.

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)’s requirements for institutional accreditation.
• Evidence of ability as a teacher.
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned.
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements).
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

• Evidence of effectiveness as a teacher and potential to excel in mentoring undergraduate students.
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly or creative activity with potential for regional, national, or broader impact.
• A combination of industry and teaching experience is highly desirable.

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in the offer letter and yearly contract.

The intended work commitment or full‑time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.

Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Assistant Professor—Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Full‑time employees employed for more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc., while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University follows the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five‑year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Promotion and Tenure website: https://.

The Department of Art and Design at Augusta University is a dynamic, NASAD‑accredited program housed within the Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Located on the historic Summerville Campus, the department offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares students for evolving creative careers.

Our programs span animation, filmmaking, theatre performance, digital and visual…