Coastal Carolina University
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina, United States, 29527
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
Department: Visual Arts
Position Type: PFAC – Slotted Faculty
Full or Part Time: Full-Time
Basis: 9 months
The Department of Visual Arts at Coastal Carolina University, accredited by NASAD, is seeking a full‑time Assistant Professor in Graphic Design, with a focus on AI and technological integration, to begin August 2026.
The successful applicant will teach a wide range of undergraduate graphic design courses from first year through senior thesis in our BA (Graphic Design) and BFA (Visual Communication Design) sequences. Candidates who can address the role of technology, such as AI, in the design field will be given special consideration. Typical teaching course load may include content in typography, design history, identity systems, environmental, and motion design.
Understanding and expression of graphic design should extend beyond technique and application to also include historical context, theory, concept, and process.
Applicants must hold an MFA or terminal degree in graphic design/visual communication by the date of hiring and have undergraduate teaching experience in the area of design beyond the graduate level. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of research and professional activity in the field of design. We seek teacher‑scholars who have a demonstrated commitment to underrepresented and underserved communities as well as to the academic success of all our students.
The Department of Visual Arts offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History, Art Studio, and Graphic Design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Art and Visual Communication Design as well as a number of minors.
Interested candidates must complete an online application at
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/120607
. For the online application process the applicant must submit individual PDF documents, no larger than 10 MB each, or web links to the files. Submit the following: Copy of Transcripts Portfolio with 20 Examples of Research or Personal Work (PDF or URL) Reference list with contact information for 3 references 20 Examples of Student Work (PDF or URL) Teaching Philosophy that addresses a candidate’s teaching methodology and goals Research Statement that addresses research context and goals
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. The university enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Coastal Carolina University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active‑duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established alternative qualifications, and exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching.
Teach students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.
Job Duties Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle / curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid‑term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.
Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field or produces creative work. Trains students in related research techniques and in creative production.
Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University‑related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.
Performs other departmental needs as assigned.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Coastal Carolina University prohibits any form of discrimination against its students, faculty, staff and applicants in its programs or for admission to or employment with the University. For more information, visit Title IX or EEO.
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Department: Visual Arts
Position Type: PFAC – Slotted Faculty
Full or Part Time: Full-Time
Basis: 9 months
The Department of Visual Arts at Coastal Carolina University, accredited by NASAD, is seeking a full‑time Assistant Professor in Graphic Design, with a focus on AI and technological integration, to begin August 2026.
The successful applicant will teach a wide range of undergraduate graphic design courses from first year through senior thesis in our BA (Graphic Design) and BFA (Visual Communication Design) sequences. Candidates who can address the role of technology, such as AI, in the design field will be given special consideration. Typical teaching course load may include content in typography, design history, identity systems, environmental, and motion design.
Understanding and expression of graphic design should extend beyond technique and application to also include historical context, theory, concept, and process.
Applicants must hold an MFA or terminal degree in graphic design/visual communication by the date of hiring and have undergraduate teaching experience in the area of design beyond the graduate level. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of research and professional activity in the field of design. We seek teacher‑scholars who have a demonstrated commitment to underrepresented and underserved communities as well as to the academic success of all our students.
The Department of Visual Arts offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History, Art Studio, and Graphic Design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Art and Visual Communication Design as well as a number of minors.
Interested candidates must complete an online application at
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/120607
. For the online application process the applicant must submit individual PDF documents, no larger than 10 MB each, or web links to the files. Submit the following: Copy of Transcripts Portfolio with 20 Examples of Research or Personal Work (PDF or URL) Reference list with contact information for 3 references 20 Examples of Student Work (PDF or URL) Teaching Philosophy that addresses a candidate’s teaching methodology and goals Research Statement that addresses research context and goals
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. The university enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Coastal Carolina University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active‑duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established alternative qualifications, and exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching.
Teach students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.
Job Duties Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle / curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid‑term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.
Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field or produces creative work. Trains students in related research techniques and in creative production.
Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University‑related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.
Performs other departmental needs as assigned.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Coastal Carolina University prohibits any form of discrimination against its students, faculty, staff and applicants in its programs or for admission to or employment with the University. For more information, visit Title IX or EEO.
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