Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

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Job Title

Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Communication Design Myron E. Ullman Jr. School of Design

Posting Start Date

102226

Work Arrangement

Onsite

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Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

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Founded in 1819 the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nations best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53600 students 12000 faculty and staff and over 360000 living alumni UC a Carnegie 1 institution combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called the most ambitious campus design program in the country. UCs momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District the oldest cooperative education co-op program in the country with students earning 94 million annually through paid experiences an academic health system and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes 10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and 22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation making an impact and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UCs success.

About the College of Design Architecture Art and Planning The College of Design Architecture Art and Planning DAAP at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for Communication Design faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank in the top-ranked Myron E. Ullman Jr. School of Design SoD.

The primary mission of the College of DAAP is the creation of a better cultural and design environment. The School of Designs role in advancing that mission is to prepare our approximately 1000 undergraduate and graduate students to be responsible professionals and citizens in a complex and evolving world. We achieve this through a distinctive rigorous carefully sequenced curriculum that includes a substantial cooperative education program component dating back more than 100 years. This curricular model expressed in classrooms research labs and professional offices all over the world integrates practice and theory. It inspires interdisciplinary projects builds solid corporate partnerships and contributes to our strength as a leading design institution.

About the School & Communication Design Program The Myron E. Ullman Jr. School of Design aims to prepare undergraduate and graduate students across its Communication Design Fashion Design Industrial Design and Master of Design MDes programs to succeed as skilled professionals in local and global markets while respecting the breadth of the human community. The School of Design is innovative in teaching and in transforming design disciplines by infusing learning with the newest design methods and technologies.

The Communication Design Program is recognized as a highly rated program nationally and internationally. Our nationally ranked Bachelor of Science in Communication Design major provides a platform for discovery experimentation and specialization by way of strong foundational skills critical and cultural theory experiential learning craft and conceptual technological literacy with opportunities for students to author their individual curricular pathway through elective coursework. Communication Design students build a foundation in visual problem-solving through a sequential curriculum including graphic interaction and motion design studios and are exposed to hands-on professional practice in the field.

Job Overview This full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment carries primary responsibility for undergraduate instruction in motion design and related areas of visual communication design. Primary teaching responsibilities include courses in motion graphics digital animation 2D and 3D and time-based media with the possibility of teaching additional visual communication design courses beyond motion-specific content. The Assistant Professors teaching will contribute to the schools initiatives in support of the University of Cincinnatis mission and commitment to excellence across all institutional activities.

Essential Functions

Primary responsibilities include teaching maintaining an active research agendacreative practice and service to committees at various levels.

Teaching will primarily occur at the undergraduate level in motion design including but not limited to motion graphics digital animation 2D and 3D and time-based media with the possibility of teaching additional visual communication design courses beyond motion-specific content. There will also be potential teaching opportunities at the graduate level in course areas such as Translational Research Thesis Proposal Studio and Thesis Delivery at the graduate level.

Teaching responsibilities include course development project supervision and skill-based instruction across motion graphics 2D3D digital animation time-based media and visual communication design.

Develop and deliver engaging student-centered instruction.

Prepare syllabi assignments and assessments aligned with program outcomes.

Conduct and publish research in their area of expertise in communication design motion design or a related field.

Maintain current expertise in core areas of motion and visual communication design practice sufficient to teach and mentor across the programs curriculum.

Evaluate and develop the curriculum for the department andor college updating curriculum aligned with industry standards.

Over time provide leadership in bridging theory and practice mentoring faculty andor students and advancing research initiatives and curricular development within the program.

Advise students evaluate student coursework maintain accurate academic records and grading and provide timely feedback to support students career readiness and professional growth.

Serve on school college andor university committees e.g. program curriculum committees search committees.

Minimum Requirements Prior to the effective date of the appointment

Masters Degree in Digital Media Motion Media Design or related field

Application Process To be considered for this position please complete an online application and upload

CVResume

Cover Letter

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Names and Contact Information of Three References

Portfolio of Candidate Work submit as a link or web address • Portfolio of Work Created by Students Under Candidates Teaching if applicable submit as a link or web address

Description of teaching experience to include courses taught and use of instructional technology if applicable.

Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items.

The position is available on August 15 2027. Review of applications will begin December 14 2026 and will remain open until the position is filled. For more information about the School of Design and the Communication Design program please visit httpsdaap.uc.eduacademic-programsschool-of-designcommunication-design.html

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being financial security and work-life balance. UC Benefits Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee you wont contribute to Social Security except Medicare. Instead youll choose between state pension plans OPERS STRS or an Alternative Retirement Plan ARP with UC contributing 14-18 of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy including Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off Winter Season Days 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include

Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage medical dental vision prescription Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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