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.
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
Click on Apply Now to submit the following required materials:
Applications are due by December 7, 2026
For questions related to this position, please contact: Prof. Alfred Acres, Department Chair - Alfred.Acres@georgetown.edu
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.
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.
