University Faculty Graphic Design

Job DescriptionThe Department of Visual Art and Design [DOVAD] at Weber State University seeks a talented educator / professional designer to join our design program as a full-time tenure-track University Faculty of Graphic Design with an emphasis in web,interaction and experience design,at the assistant professor level,to begin July 1,2025.DOVAD values the examination of the world through the multitude of cultural discourses that inform pedagogy,scholarship,and collaboration with university,industry,and local and regional communities. We welcome applications by candidates who have experience working with a wide variety of students and community populations.Weber State University is a dual-mission institution,providing associate,baccalaureate,and master s degree programs in liberal arts,sciences,and technical and professional fields.Program InformationThe design area within the Department of Visual Arts and Design (DOVAD) at Weber State University offers a BFA in graphic design that includes the study of design thinking,principles,theory,and practices,with courses including typography and publication design,web design,interaction design,and the history of design. We recognize that the field of design is expanding,with increasing emphasis on interaction,new content structures,human-centered communication strategies,and emerging platforms. In addition to teaching,design faculty advise and mentor students in AIGA and other professional activities and reviews.Faculty are eligible for research and professional development grants at the college and university levels. There is also the opportunity to collaborate with the newly established Matthew S. Browning Center for Design.