Assistant Professor, Communication Design, Tenure Track Position, UC Blue Ash College

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Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty Assistant Professor position in Communication Design, intended to begin August 15, 2025. The emphasis of this position is on effective teaching at the undergraduate level. The Department of Art and Visual Communication currently has six (6) full-time faculty members and eleven part-time instructors. Its Applied Graphic Communication associate degree program averages about seventy-five majors, with an additional 150 - 200 students enrolled in non-major studio and lecture courses.

Essential Functions

• Teach undergraduate Foundation, Design, and Art studio courses and first- and second-year undergraduate courses (an average of 12 contact hours per term both in-person and virtual) in Fall and Spring terms. The primary content area for this position is Design Foundations, such as but not limited to: Aesthetics, Drawing, Typography, and Photography. May also teach non-major studio courses as needed by the department.
• Participate in course and curricular development.
• Participate in governance and service to the department and institution through participation on department, college, and university committees and other opportunities, such as student Capstone review, department representation at recruitment events, and college art gallery management.
• Participate in ongoing professional activities in two subcategories: (a) professional development and (b) research, scholarship, and/or creative activity. These activities may be in the discipline of Art, Design, and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of the appointment, all of the following are required:

• MFA In Design or a related field OR a Master’s Degree in Communication Design or a related field
• At least one (1) academic year of teaching college-level studio courses in Design or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of professional graphic design or related experience in the design industry.
  
  

Application Process

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.uc.edu. Refer to REQ #98326. Upload the following documents to your application:

• Cover letter conveying how your experience relates to the position, the college’s mission, and our emphasis on teaching
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Digital presentation of artistic portfolio, plus twenty examples of student work (file presentation or link to online portfolio).
• List of three (3) professional references with addresses, email, and phone contact information
  
  

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Compensation And Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $60,000 - $63,000, dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
  
  

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For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQ: 98326