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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor of Practice in Graphic Design

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUA ASA - Liberal Arts (Brenda R Ellington (00009758))

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

Pay Grade:

Academic

Department Communication & Arts, College of Liberal Arts

Position Title Assistant Professor of Practice in Graphic Design

Supervisor Dean, College of Liberal Arts

Purpose

The Department of Communication & Arts at Louisiana State University of Alexandria seeks an Assistant Professor of Practice to join a dynamic team to teach a range of undergraduate graphic design courses in a variety of formats (face to face, hybrid, online). The successful candidate will be an experienced practitioner of graphic design willing to teach both introductory and upper-level fine arts courses with special consideration given to a candidate's area of specialization.

Responsibilities:

This position implies both competency in the discipline of Graphic Design as well as an enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring college students. LSUA is focused only on undergraduate education, and because of this, we place great emphasis on the scholarship of teaching. The successful candidate will be required to maintain a full-time annual teaching load, maintain involvement and interaction both with students and the university as a whole. Academic rigor is a priority, but we're also looking for a team player who values collaboration and teamwork.

Typical duties include but are not limited to

• Plans and teaches courses as assigned
• Maintains flexibility and willingness to teach in a variety of environments
• Prepares syllabi, instructional materials, coordinates lectures, tests, and evaluates
• Maintains highest possible standards of classroom instruction
• Regularly keeps office hours and maintains willingness to be receptive to students both in person and through email
• Actively serves on university committees
• Actively participates in institutional meetings
• Demonstrates willingness to learn and enhance professional skills through regular professional development and other activities appropriate to higher education faculty
• Stays updated on new information and developments in field of instruction
• Assists with curriculum development
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Relevant and extended experience in Graphic Design with an undergraduate degree in Graphic Design.

Rank will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hours:

Eight (8) hours per day, Monday - Friday 40 hours a week

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:

Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Please attach all transcripts to your application. A background check is required for hire.

Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at (318) 473-6401 or hr@lsua.edu.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

June 23, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

June 28, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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