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Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) Instructional Assistant Professor in Graphic Design
College of Performance, Visualization, & Fine Arts (Department)
Location
College Station, TX
Open Date
6/22/2026
Position ID
185653
Description
The Texas A&M University College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) invites applications for an Academic Professional Track (non-tenure), full-time, 9-month Instructional Assistant Professor position in Graphic Design, with a possibility for renewal, beginning Fall 2026.
The College and the Art & Design Section are seeking an individual who demonstrates expertise in the field of Graphic Design. The successful candidate will have a strong interest, skill, and experience in web design, typography, and/or motion graphics. Candidates should be able to teach a variety of courses in the undergraduate degree programs in Visualization relating to Graphic Design, UI/UX, Web Design, Motion Graphics, and Typography.
Candidates are expected to teach undergraduate courses in graphic design, contribute to conversations about developing and implementing new curriculum pertaining to the PVFA College programs, particularly in design, and contribute to academic service which would include serving as a faculty advisor for the student design group.
About the College
The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts is a new college within the Texas A&M University System and has a diverse and dynamic mission with 109 faculty and over 15 staff members and projected exponential growth in the next five years. The college was formed from three departments/programs spread across the university: the Department of Visualization, the Department of Performance Studies, and the Dance Science Program. The mission of PVFA places a heavy emphasis on faculty and student collaboration and interdisciplinary work in both scholarly and creative research. Texas A&M University leadership has charged the college with developing innovative research and creative works, public performances, and degree offerings at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels that build upon our strength in merging art and science, as well as the traditional fields of music, dance, art, and theater. Faculty also have access to a virtual production stage through the Virtual Production Institute. Applicants should consult the college's website to review our academic and research programs (https://pvfa.tamu.edu/).
Qualifications
Candidates must have a terminal degree (Ph.D. or M.F.A.) in a design-related field as described above. Candidates who have completed all Ph.D. requirements except the dissertation (ABD) will be considered provided they demonstrate clear progress toward completion. Preference will be given to applicants with extensive university teaching experience.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following materials through Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/188178
Review of applications will begin 30 days after the position is posted and continue until the position is filled.
Questions should be directed to Jill Honeycutt, Program Director for BS in Visualization, (email: jhoneycutt@tamu.edu)
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolios Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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