Assistant Professor (Design)

: Job Details Title: Assistant Professor (Design) Deadline to Apply: 12/01/2025 Application Deadline: by close of business (4:30 p.m.) Job Category: Faculty Department: School of Art and Design-SIUC College: College of Arts and Media-SIUC Months of Appointment: 9-month Position Summary:

The School of Art and Design at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Design tenure track faculty position. The successful applicant will augment faculty expertise in the Design curriculum, Graduate Design curriculum, and the Design Research Studio. Ideal candidates will have experience in graphic design with a depth of knowledge in at least one area: app development, web design, AI, digital media, AR/VR, motion graphics, UX/UI, or branding/market strategy.

It is anticipated that the successful applicant will begin the appointment on Aug 16th, 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct ongoing peer reviewed creative research as appropriate for a design faculty member at a Carnegie High Research Activity institution.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level design courses and general foundation courses. The standard teaching load for tenure-track faculty is two courses per semester.

• Provide service within a design team environment: by participating in course development, program planning, assisting in advising, and recruiting and retention activities.

• Participate in the school, university, community, and professional service.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a terminal degree in a design-related discipline. e.g., MFA in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, UX/UI, App or Web Development/Design, MDe or MS in Design related discipline, Ph.D. in Design related discipline, or closely related field by time of hire. This position requires the understanding and ability to teach both 2/d and 3/d design, and a demonstrated interest in collaborative design work between graphic design, industrial design and business.

The following documents are required:

• Letter of application/interest.
• Current CV. If applicable, list your website URL in your CV or application letter.
• Teaching philosophy, submission listed as document type "Other".
• Statement on Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity, submission listed as document type "Other"
• Portfolio, collate required materials outlined below as a single pdf document, submission listed as type "Media".
  • 15 images representing your work, capabilities, and experience,
  • 2 case studies of relevant work showing your design process,
  • and if applicable: 10 images representing work made by students under your advisement.

Additional materials may be requested by the search committee at a later date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing future-related design approaches.
• College level teaching above a graduate appointment.
• Documented Design Research working with or focused on underrepresented/marginalized communities.
• Continuing peer-reviewed research agenda.

General Information - College/Department: The Design program is housed in 24,000 sq/ft Pulliam Hall Design Wing that includes the Design Research Studio, a fabrication lab consisting of 3D printers, a laser cutter, vinyl cutter, and other fabrication equipment, and a complete wood and metal shop. All classes are taught in wi-fi equipped classrooms supporting integration of hand and computer skills. The Design program currently has 50 students enrolled in its two specializations. The School of Art and Design (SoAD) has 15 T/TT faculty members, 13 NTT faculty members, approximately 145 undergraduate majors, 32 graduate students and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). SoAD offers: a BFA degree in Art with specializations in Communication Design, Industrial Design, Art Education, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass, Metalsmithing; a BA degree in Art with specializations in Art Education, Art History, General Studio, Photography; a MFA degree with specializations in Design, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass, and Metalsmithing; and a graduate certificate in Art History. The College of Arts and Media houses six schools: Architecture; Art and Design; Journalism; Media Arts; Music; Theater & Dance. The breadth of programs offered in the college provides a rich environment for interdisciplinary collaborative research. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University an enrollment of approximately 11,200 students. SIU is located in the forested areas of Shawnee Hills, 100 miles southeast of St. Louis, MO. The university is known for its efforts in improving opportunity, inclusivity, sustainability and the ecological beauty of the campus and surrounding community. Information about the Communication Design Program can be found at: More information about SIU and its surrounding community can be found at: Required Documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Media, Other Contact: Aaron Scott Contact Email: [email protected] Contact Phone #: (618) 453-7503 Security/Safety Sensitive: N/A