Assistant Professor - Art & Design (Graphic Design)

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. The Department of Art & Design at SCSU invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Graphic Design beginning Fall 2026, within the most comprehensive Art & Design department in the Connecticut State University (CSU) System, and the only CSU program housed at an R2 institution. In addition to teaching responsibilities, faculty are required to engage in scholarship/creative activity, service to the department and University, professional participation, and student advising. The role of all Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) employees is to support a robust in-person learning environment for its students. MFA (conferred prior to start date) in Graphic Design, or a closely related field Relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in design Demonstrated experience and articulated interest in teaching introductory-level design coursework Evidence of productive scholarly activity and/or professional design practice Preferred Qualifications Ability to enhance and expand the curriculum by including more areas of graphic design, such as illustration, animation, AI integration (into design practice), information design/infographics, or other types of visual communication.