The successful applicant must have a record of or potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level in a B.A. graphic design program. The candidate must be able to teach and develop new courses and curriculums (certificate program, minor and/or major) in user interface and user experience design (UI/UX).
The successful candidate should possess proficiency in industry-standard software and a robust understanding of ethics and the responsible deployment of design within the digital field. Candidates with teaching experience and a strong student work portfolio may be given higher consideration. Candidates should have a strong professional portfolio and the ability to articulate design ideas through professional practice and personal research.
We are particularly interested in candidates whose research or creative/professional practices relate to AI technology and its integration into the pedagogy of interdisciplinary practices; there is strong interest for collaboration with OU’s School of Engineering. Candidates with experience in the engineering industry may be given higher consideration.
The applicant must have an interest in service, with the department and the community.
The Department of Art, Art History, and Design at Oakland University has over 250 students in BA programs in Art History, Studio Art, and Graphic Design.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MFA in Graphic Design or related field completed by August 15, 2027
- UI/UX design expertise and curriculum development
- AI integration and/or interdisciplinary collaboration
- Strong professional portfolio and research
- Industry-standard software proficiency
