Assistant Professor - Graphic Design

Position Information

WORKING TITLE: Assistant Professor - Graphic Design
UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Assistant Professor
POSTING DATE: October 3, 2024
START DATE: August 25, 2025

Essential Job Functions

The Department of Art and Design at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Graphic Design interface and interactive design. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in area(s) of specialization such as web design, UI/UX, data visualization, digital fabrication, circular design, animation, digital illustration, or design research are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will contribute to an academic unit of the Art + Design Department, which includes three other areas: Environmental Design, Studio Art, and Art History. The evolving Graphic Design curriculum emphasizes design thinking and research methods, visual communication skills, verbal articulation of design strategies and concept presentation, interdisciplinary design, and training in design software and technology, including generative AI - skills that prepare students to enter design and visual communication professions, and/or pursue further education in Art and Design. The Graphic Design curriculum aligns with UW-Green Bay's strategic priorities of sustainability and environmental work, digital transformation, inclusivity, community connections, student success, and Green Bay Athletics and the Weidner Center. In addition, they will excel in design practice and teaching, pursue professional scholarship and research, and bring a design-thinking perspective to departmental and University initiatives.

This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay's mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

What You'll Do

• Teach lower- and upper-level courses (both online and in-person) in graphic design. 
• Contribute to the supervision and maintenance of the graphic design studio areas and lab 
• Implement inclusive instructional strategies to increase support for students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds at UW-Green Bay
• Develop a strong research program involving collaboration with students and/or faculty. 
• Advise and mentor students. 
• Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank. 
• Perform institutional and community service. 
• Contribute to ongoing program development. 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MFA in Graphic Design or closely related field, from an accredited institution by start date
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship 

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship and a commitment to undergraduate education. The candidate should also possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.

Conditions of Appointment

The home campus of this position is Green Bay, and the successful candidate may be required to teach an occasional course at the Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus.

Position is an academic year, tenure-track appointment.  Applicants must be considered for tenure and promotion in six years, although tenure decisions may be at any time.  Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor is simultaneous with tenure.  Excellence in teaching, sustained scholarly activity, and institutional service required for retention and promotion.  Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s).  A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s).  In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. 

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

Compensation and Benefits

SALARY INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS

The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Quick Guide 
• Total Compensation Estimator

Apply

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen:

• Click "View All Jobs"
• Select "Assistant Professor - Graphic Design"
  • You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
  • If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.

STEP 3: Submit application materials:

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Curriculum Vitae
• Design portfolio with a minimum of 15 projects
• Teaching portfolio to include teaching statement/philosophy, 20 examples of student work, sample syllabi, and previous teaching evaluations 

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Jessica Hankemeier
Phone:  (920) 465-2396
Email:  hankemej@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, January 12, 2025.