Assistant Professor of Design, Department of Art and Art History

Assistant Professor of Design, Department of Art and Art History . Georgetown University: Main Campus: College of Arts & Sciences: Art and Art History . Main Campus . The Department of Art and Art History at Georgetown University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin in August 2027.

The teaching load is two undergraduate courses per semester. Candidates will demonstrate the potential for excellence in research / creative work and teaching and will have completed an MFA in Graphic Design or a closely related field by the start date of the position. The successful candidate will be able to teach undergraduate courses in graphic design and/or closely related subjects, have demonstrated proficiency with the tools and technologies used in these areas, knowledge of contemporary issues and emerging technologies in screen-based and material visual design, and an established practice as a designer. We especially welcome interdisciplinary approaches that demonstrate critically engaged teaching, research, and practice.Such approaches may include but are not limited to art theory, visual studies, communication design, design history, maker spaces, and interdisciplinary humanities and sciences.

An inventive, experimental colleague in this position will be able to collaborate within and beyond the Department of Art and Art History, and to inspire students to engage reflectively with the powerful roles of design in society.

Qualifications

MFA or equivalent in graphic design or a closely related field Experience in undergraduate teaching at introductory and higher levels Active research / creative practice in the field Demonstrated proficiency with current and emerging technologies of design Application Instructions: Click on to submit the following required materials: 1. Concise cover letter addressing relevant experience, research / creative work, teaching, and reasons for applying to Georgetown 2. CV 3. A selected portfolio (URL or single pdf) of the applicant’s research /creative work and up to 10 images of student work, if available 4.

One original syllabus including a brief course description 5. A list of three references (reference letters are not required at this stage) Applications are due by December 7, 2026 For questions related to this position, please contact: Prof. Alfred Acres, Department Chair - [email protected] The projected base salary range is $85,058 – $100,946 . Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.