Assistant or Associate Professor, Creative Technologist, Tenure Track

Temple University

Design and Illustration Department at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Position Title : Assistant or Associate Professor, Creative Technologist, Tenure Track

Location : Philadelphia, PA

Anticipated Start Date : Fall Semester 2026

Position Summary

The Design & Illustration Department at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor position beginning with the Fall 2026 semester. We seek a dynamic candidate with deep expertise in advanced technologies, including AR, VR, MR, and AI-assisted tools, who actively incorporates these innovations into their creative work. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of research and practice at the intersection of design, illustration and technology, utilizing computational design techniques, coding, and sustainable practices to shape immersive, forward-thinking experiences. They will also demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive teaching and curriculum development, preparing students for the evolving future of design and illustration and contributing to our mission of academic excellence and societal impact.

Responsibilities :

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Graphic and Interactive Design, User Experience and User Interface Design and Illustration and Emerging Media.
• Lead the integration of emerging technologies into the curriculum by monitoring industry trends, identifying relevant tools and methodologies, and collaborating with faculty to ensure courses remain current, rigorous, and future-focused.
• Develop and oversee initiatives (such as workshops, partnerships, or faculty development sessions) that equip students and colleagues to engage meaningfully with new technologies.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish in peer-reviewed venues.
• Seek external funding to support research activities.
• Mentor and advise students from different backgrounds.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit :

Review of applications begins on December 5, 2025. The position remains open until it is filled. To apply, visit https : / / temple.slideroom.com / # / Login to create an account and upload

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Finalists must also be prepared to submit official course evaluations, official terminal degree transcripts and three signed letters of recommendation on letterhead. No letters are required in the initial application. If notifying references, please advise them that a letter of reference will be required if you are a finalist for the position. The additional finalist requirements are due two weeks after the campus visit.

Questions can be directed to Search Committee Chair Kelly Holohan at kholohan@temple.edu

About the Department

The Design and Illustration Department at Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University is home to undergraduate programs in Graphic & Interactive Design, User Experience and User Interface Design, and Illustration & Emerging Media, along with new minors that broaden design education across the university. The department also offers a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design, where graduate students contribute to the department's research, teaching, and creative community.

The department is in the midst of a major curricular transformation, building on its legacy of strong visual foundations with an increased focus on entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and emerging technologies in design education. Our programs prepare students to balance core skills in typography, branding, motion, interaction, and image-making with the ability to adapt to new platforms and evolving professional practices. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, individualized mentorship, and opportunities to connect with Philadelphia's vibrant arts and design community.

About the Tyler School of Art and Architecture

The Design and Illustration Department is part of the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, which includes 22 program areas in art, design, art history, art education, art therapy, and architecture. This breadth provides rich opportunities for cross-disciplinary dialogue and innovation to enhance the department's core identity within design and illustration. Tyler prepares students to make valuable contributions in a range of fields through the strength of their creative and technical skills, their ability to visualize solutions, and their personal vision informed by social and civic responsibility.

About Temple University

Temple University, founded in 1884, is a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) institution and one of the nation's largest urban public research universities. Located in North Philadelphia, just 1.5 miles from Center City, Temple enrolls more than 30,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Faculty and students benefit from the university's dynamic urban setting, vibrant campus life, and opportunities for partnerships that make a meaningful impact locally and globally.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity-of experiences, perspectives, and ideas-enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.