Asst Professor-Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman,Jr. School of Design, College of DAAP

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 a non-tenure-track Communication Design faculty position in the top-ranked Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design at the rank of Assistant Professor - Educator. Up to two (2) qualified candidates may be hired from this search.

The primary mission of the College of DAAP is the creation of a better cultural and design environment. The School of Design’s role in advancing that mission is to prepare 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 is a full-time, 9-months per year (non-tenure track) position with a workload distribution of 90% teaching and 10% service commitments to committees at various levels. The typical Communication Design teaching load for an Educator is 8 (3 credit) courses per academic year. Primary responsibility focuses on delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction, with potential opportunities to teach at the graduate level in communication design (such as Design Aesthetics and Typography).

Essential Functions

• Teaching primarily at the undergraduate level in Communication Design,(e.g., Motion Design, Core Topics in Motion Design, Design Aesthetics) with potential opportunities to teach at the graduate level (e.g., Design Aesthetics, Typography, and foundational studios).
• Teaching responsibilities include course development, project supervision, and foundational skill-based instruction across graphic, interaction, and motion design.
• Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction.
• Prepare syllabi, assignments, and assessments aligned with program outcomes.
• Maintain current expertise in core areas of communication design practice sufficient to teach and mentor across the program's curriculum.
• Evaluate and update course materials and curriculum aligned with evolving industry standards.
• 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, and/or university committees (e.g., curriculum committees, search committees).

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of the appointment:

• Master’s degree in Communication Design or a related field.

Application Process

To be considered for this position, please complete an online application and upload:

• CV/Resume
• 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 Candidate’s 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