Position Summary
The Department of Art and Design at the University of Memphis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Graphic Design. This position offers an opportunity to help shape and launch a proposed Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program. Rooted in the grit and grind spirit of Memphis, the program is designed for the future of design: where creativity meets technology and bold ideas are transformed into impactful experiences.
The proposed B.Des will cultivate students to become versatile, future-ready designers who can move seamlessly between identity, digital media, interactive experiences, and the expanding possibilities of generative and AI-assisted design.
We seek a designer who is both a maker and a mentor, an active practitioner pushing boundaries in their own work and an educator ready to equip students with the tools, resilience, and vision needed to lead in an ever-changing design landscape. The ideal candidate will help forge a studio-centered, technology-driven curriculum that champions experimentation, applied learning, and professional growth while reflecting the raw energy and creativity of Memphis.
This is an opportunity to shape a nationally distinctive program from the ground up, one that challenges conventions, embraces innovation, and prepares the next generation of designers with the same grit and determination that define our city.
Join us at the University of Memphis and be part of building something bold, future-focused, and truly unique. Bring your vision, your expertise, and your grit, and help us create a program that will inspire the next wave of designers to transform the field and carry the Memphis spirit forward.
