Job description
Position Description:
The Hite Institute of Art + Design at the University of Louisville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Graphic Design, set to begin in the 2025 academic year. We seek a designer who is deeply committed to advancing the field of graphic design, with a keen interest in exploring new ideas, technologies, and practices that will shape the future of our program.
Position Summary
As a faculty member in Graphic Design, you will be expected to engage in rigorous creative work and research, aligning with the high standards of tenure expectations. Your responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, fostering a studio culture of intellectual curiosity and technical excellence. A comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of design, including emerging methods and technologies, is essential. Additionally, you will contribute to the academic community through such service roles as committee work, curriculum development, and mentoring students.
The ideal candidate for our growing program will demonstrate expertise in a specialized area of graphic design and competency in a range of topics from typographic detail and visual identity to user experience and digital media. While the primary focus will be on graphic design, we seek a designer who values collaborating with industry and other disciplines to enrich the educational experience and prepare students for the complexities of the professional design landscape.
Required Qualifications
Qualified candidates hold an MFA, MDes, or PhD in Graphic Design or a related field by the start date and have a portfolio of professional work, along with evidence of ongoing creative research.
Preferred Qualifications
We prefer applicants with a proven record of accomplishment in graphic design/visual communication, supported by three or more years of professional practice. College-level teaching experience, including graduate teaching assistantships, will be given preference. A demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within both academic and professional settings, along with the ability to work effectively in collaborative environments, is highly desirable.
Not sure this is you? We encourage you to apply if you meet the required qualifications and have interest in this position. Research indicates that women and members of marginalized populations tend not to apply to jobs when they think they do not meet the qualifications, when, in fact, they often do.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on January 11, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted online through the University of Louisville's application portal.
In addition, candidates should submit the following materials as email attachments to Search Committee Chair, Trysh Wahlig, trysh.wahlig@louisville.edu. Please title the email Graphic Design Search.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Artist/Research Statement
• Portfolio of Professional Work (20 images)
• Portfolio of Student Work (20 images)
• Contact information for three references
University of Louisville: The Hite Institute of Art + Design
The Hite Institute of Art and Design is an endowed department within the College of Arts and Sciences with a rich history dating back to 1937. It encompasses 20 full-time faculty members, a dedicated staff of four, and a diverse community of approximately 400 undergraduate and graduate students majoring in studio art, art history, graphic design, interior design, and critical & curatorial studies.
The University of Louisville is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and boasts a diverse academic landscape. The Belknap Campus, situated just south of downtown, houses eight of the University's 12 academic schools and colleges. The Health Sciences Center, located downtown, is home to four schools and is the hub for UofL Health. Additionally, the Shelby Campus in eastern Louisville hosts various university centers and the Shelbyhurst office park for business and technology endeavors. UofL, founded in 1798, is recognized as both a Research 1 and a Community Engaged university by the Carnegie Foundation.
The University of Louisville is a state-supported, R-1 research university located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area with an enrollment of more than
22,000 students. The mission of the University of Louisville is to be a premier, nationally recognized metropolitan research university. The University of
Louisville strives to foster and sustain an environment of inclusiveness that empowers us all to achieve our highest potential without fear of prejudice or bias (http://louisville.edu/diversity/).
About Louisville
Louisville is a progressive community of around 620,000 people with a robust economy, a vibrant arts scene, a nationally ranked public school system, and a rich history infused with southern hospitality. Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, the largest city of Kentucky boasts a cost of living that is substantially lower than the national average, with a broad range of affordable housing options from high-rise apartments and historic Victorian homes to suburban communities and rural farms.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.
Assistance and Accommodations
About the University of Louisville
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
Only ONE attachment can be uploaded per application. If you wish to include a cover letter or other documents, please combine them as one document
with your resume/cv, save the document with a simple short title that contains only letters, spaces, or numbers, and then upload.