Lecturer in Visual Communication Design Job at University Of Florida in Gainesvi

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Work type: Instructional Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Education/Training/Instructional Design, Humanities
Department: 13020100 - COTA-ART-DIRECTOR

Lecturer in Visual Communication Design

Full‑time, 9‑month with summer appointment, non‑tenure‑accruing faculty position.

Date of Expected Hire: August 16, 2026

The School of Art + Art History in the College of the Arts at the University of Florida invites applications for an instructional faculty member in Visual Communication Design at the rank of Lecturer. This position will contribute to a vibrant, growing program in Graphic Design/Design & Visual Communication with a forward‑looking new curriculum at a top public research university.

During the academic year, this position will teach at all levels in the undergraduate curriculum, including General Education courses for non‑majors; introductory courses on the form and philosophy of design or design technologies; upper‑level courses on design research, tools, forms, and processes; and a course that guides students through all aspects of working with clients to co‑design solutions to problems. The ideal candidate will have experience both as an instructor in higher education and as a professional designer, as well as proficiency with emerging technologies. During the summer, this position will teach one 6‑week course and supervise several graduate instructors, with the possibility that the summer course may be taught online.

Responsibilities

• Teach three 3‑credit hour courses in the Fall semesters and in the Spring semesters.
• This may include courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum from General Education courses for non‑majors to Graphic Design certificate courses to upper‑level courses in the Graphic Design major.
• Teach one 3‑credit course during either the Summer A or Summer B semesters.
• Supervise approximately 3‑4 graduate instructors of record during the Summer semesters.
• Serve as instructor of record for undergraduate internships during the Summer semesters.
• Develop, revise and deliver undergraduate and graduate curricula.
• Active participation in our learning community, finding innovative ways to connect design to critical discourse in other disciplines.
• Participate in shared governance through service to the School, College, and University.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal graduate degree (MFA, MDes, MGD, PhD) in graphic design or related field by date of hire.
• Experience as an instructor of record in higher education beyond graduate student assistantship.
• Ability to teach courses across the Graphic Design/Design & Visual Communications curriculum.
• At least 2 years of experience in professional design practice and an active engagement with design research, creative work, or professional practice.
• Knowledge of contemporary design issues, concepts, methods, and technologies.
• Evidence of successful collaboration and collegiality with faculty, students, and staff.
• Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating academic work that advances curiosity, respect, open intellectual discourse, and the welcome incorporation and well‑being of all in an environment of complex differences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of success as an undergraduate instructor in a BFA or other bachelor’s program that prepares students for professional practice.
• Experience overseeing a student‑run design studio or course organized as a student‑run design studio that finds and serves clients.
• 3+ years of professional design practice.
• Experience of community‑based projects that connect academic research with public interest, for example co‑design and/or participatory design projects.
• Evidence of a commitment to innovative and cross‑disciplinary curricula.
• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of design on society and culture.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 5, 2026 and continue until an applicant pool is established. To ensure full consideration, all application documents must be submitted by January 5, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida’s online application system. Online applications must include the following:

• A detailed cover letter that explains how you match the particular qualifications of this position and how your work and perspective will contribute to and enhance our transformative community.
• A PDF portfolio (one file, 5 MB maximum) or a link to a website, which includes 10‑15 examples of your creative research, scholarship, professional praxis, or related production.
• Names and contact information for three professional references.
• Name and contact information for a fourth reference. If possible, this should be an administrative or technical staff member. They will not need to write a letter, but we may contact them for a phone conversation.

The UF system will give you the option to upload letters of reference. We are not requiring letters of reference with initial application materials. Please ignore that option. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time, such as a teaching philosophy or sample syllabus.

Inquiries may be sent to:
Brian Slawson
Chair, Lecturer in Visual Communication Design Search Committee
Email: slawson@ufl.edu

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 14 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.